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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 1999 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 1999 Week 2 Recap

Chiefs defeat Broncos 26–10 in Week 2

Darius Alexander led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 10–26 Week 2 finish.

Denver Broncos 10 0–2
Final 10–26
Kansas City Chiefs 26 1–1 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
10–26
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–6 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
B. Griese
FantasyHQ MVP
Darius Alexander
Game date
September 19, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Tyler Davis
    Tyler Davis 2 REC · 18 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Sharpe 6 REC · 52 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Chamberlain 1 REC · 17 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Darius Alexander
    Darius Alexander 6 REC · 117 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Richardson 4 CAR · 7 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Rison 2 REC · 24 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 26–10 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–6 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Darius Alexander
Top passer
B. Griese
Biggest EPA play
(2:29) R.Shehee up the middle to DEN 10 for 7 yards (E.Brown).
Game date
1999-09-19

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 26–10 on 1999-09-19. Darius Alexander posted a game-high +6.51 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Denver Broncos3070010
Kansas City Chiefs610100026

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 32
    Score
    3-0

    (15:00) J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 8:07FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    3-3

    (8:07) P.Stoyanovich 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:15FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 25
    Score
    3-6

    (:15) P.Stoyanovich 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 12:01TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    3-12

    (12:01) T.Richardson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 9:16XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 12
    Score
    3-13

    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 8:23FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 26
    Score
    3-16

    (8:23) P.Stoyanovich 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    9-16

    (15:00) T.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 14:58XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    10-16

    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 14:58TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 5
    Score
    10-22

    (14:58) B.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 9:25XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    10-23

    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 2:17FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 10
    Score
    10-26

    (2:17) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Darius AlexanderDarius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler DavisTyler Davis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Rison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Chamberlain · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +1.13 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Darius Alexander

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Darius Alexander — KC · Receiving

Darius Alexander posted the highest total EPA (+6.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

Darius Alexander's top snap (+3.05 EPA): (12:01) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander to DEN 6 for 49 yards (D.Carter).

Biggest single play (-5.67 EPA): Another player — (2:29) R.Shehee up the middle to DEN 10 for 7 yards (E.Brown).

Quarterback report card

B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.26 total EPA
  • E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 21 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play-0.062+0.051
Offensive success rate41.9%47.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.051+0.054
Rush EPA/play-0.357-0.076
Defensive EPA/play-0.051+0.062
Defensive success rate52.4%58.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.05 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -5.77 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +4.17 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 12:01)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 14:58)

Field goals

  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 8:07)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 0:15)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 8:23)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 2:17)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 32 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 2 (Q2 8:07) — (8:07) P.Stoyanovich 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) P.Stoyanovich 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) T.Richardson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 12 (Q3 9:16) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 26 (Q3 8:23) — (8:23) P.Stoyanovich 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 14:58) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 14:58) — (14:58) B.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:25) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) R.Shehee up the middle to DEN 10 for 7 yards (E.Brown). [WPA -99.7% · EPA -5.67]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — P.Stoyanovich kicks 62 yards from KC 30 to DEN 8. C.Watson to DEN 28 for 20 yards (R.George). [WPA +43.5% · EPA +0.43]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by J.Woods at KC 38. J.Woods to KC 43 for 5 yards (E.McCaffrey). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -3.45]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) T.Davis up the middle to KC 47 for 6 yards (D.Edwards). FUMBLES (D.Edwards), RECOVERED by KC-C.Dishman at KC 45. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.89]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:58) — (14:58) B.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.96]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) R.Shehee up the middle to DEN 10 for 7 yards (E.Brown). [WPA -99.7% · EPA -5.67]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 3:41) — (3:41) E.Grbac pass INTERCEPTED by T.Pryce at KC 34. T.Pryce to KC 34 for no gain (V.Riley). KC18 E.Grbac injured. [WPA -6.3% · EPA -4.55]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) B.Griese sacked at DEN 25 for -8 yards (D.Thomas). FUMBLES (D.Thomas), touched at DEN 25, RECOVERED by KC-D.Thomas at DEN 27. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -4.33]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) T.Davis up the middle to KC 47 for 6 yards (D.Edwards). FUMBLES (D.Edwards), RECOVERED by KC-C.Dishman at KC 45. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.89]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · KC 32 · Score 3-0
    (15:00) J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 8:07 · DEN 2 · Score 3-3
    (8:07) P.Stoyanovich 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · DEN 25 · Score 3-6
    (:15) P.Stoyanovich 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 12:01 · DEN 1 · Score 3-12
    (12:01) T.Richardson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:16 · DEN 12 · Score 3-13
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 8:23 · DEN 26 · Score 3-16
    (8:23) P.Stoyanovich 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
  7. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · KC 1 · Score 9-16
    (15:00) T.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 14:58 · KC 2 · Score 10-16
    J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:58 · DEN 5 · Score 10-22
    (14:58) B.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:25 · DEN 2 · Score 10-23
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 2:17 · DEN 10 · Score 10-26
    (2:17) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Darius Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 1999-09-19?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 26-10 in Week 2, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Kansas City Chiefs 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 12:01) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:58) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q2 8:07, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q3 8:23, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 42.3% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.26 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 71.4% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Darius Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.05 EPA): (12:01) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander to DEN 6 for 49 yards (D.Carter)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W