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NFL · Week 13 · November 26, 2000 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2000 Week 13 Recap

Chargers defeat Chiefs 17–16 in Week 13

Darius Alexander led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 16–17 Week 13 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 16 4–7
Final 16–17
Los Angeles Chargers 17 1–10 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
16–17
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 6–14 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
R. Leaf
FantasyHQ MVP
Darius Alexander
Game date
November 26, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Darius Alexander
    Darius Alexander 4 REC · 67 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Anders 3 REC · 18 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Morris 2 REC · 18 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • F.McCrary 2 REC · 19 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Fazande 2 REC · 16 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Fletcher 4 REC · 15 YDS -1.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 17–16 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 6–14 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Darius Alexander
Top passer
R. Leaf
Biggest EPA play
(14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24…
Game date
2000-11-26

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17–16 on 2000-11-26. Darius Alexander posted a game-high +2.66 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Kansas City Chiefs33100016
Los Angeles Chargers7703017

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 6:39FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 22
    Score
    3-0

    (6:39) T.Peterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 4:31TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 20
    Score
    3-6

    (4:31) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 4:23XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    3-7

    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 13:19TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 7
    Score
    3-13

    (13:19) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 13:12XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    3-14

    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 4:36FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 17
    Score
    6-14

    (4:36) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 14:09TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 85
    Score
    12-14

    (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 13:58XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    13-14

    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 1:55FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 13
    Score
    16-14

    (1:55) T.Peterson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 3:01FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 33
    Score
    16-17

    (3:01) J.Carney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Darius AlexanderDarius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  2. 2F. McCrary · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Anders · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Morris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Fazande · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  6. 6W. Moon · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · -0.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.58 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Fazande · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · -0.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · -1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · -1.10 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 (+2.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Darius Alexander's top snap (+2.80 EPA): (4:31) W.Moon pass to D.Alexander to SD 11 for 41 yards (F.Brown).

Biggest single play (-6.41 EPA): Another player — (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

R. Leaf led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -0.41 EPA/play · -15.85 total EPA
  • W. Moon (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 31.6% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -14.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.168-0.192
Offensive success rate32.3%37.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.372-0.408
Rush EPA/play-0.366-0.523
Defensive EPA/play+0.192+0.168
Defensive success rate62.9%67.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.17, Los Angeles Chargers -0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 16 drives, -16.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 16 drives, -17.06 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q1 4:31)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 13:19)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 14:09)

Field goals

  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 6:39)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 4:36)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 1:55)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 3:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) T.Peterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 20 (Q1 4:31) — (4:31) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 4:23) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 13:19) — (13:19) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 13:12) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 85 (Q3 14:09) — (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 13:58) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) T.Peterson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) J.Carney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 63 yards from SD 30 to KC 7. M.Cloud to KC 18 for 11 yards (S.Turner). [WPA +42.2% · EPA -0.12]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) T.Sauerbrun punts 53 yards to SD 29, Center-K.Gammon. N.Jacquet to KC 36 for 35 yards (T.Sauerbrun). [WPA -21.4% · EPA -1.34]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) W.Moon pass intended for T.Richardson INTERCEPTED by J.Seau at SD 8. J.Seau to SD 10 for 2 yards (K.Anders). [WPA -21.1% · EPA -4.40]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:18) — (8:18) R.Leaf pass intended for C.Conway INTERCEPTED by J.Hasty at SD 31. J.Hasty to SD 26 for 5 yards (C.Conway). [WPA -20.2% · EPA -4.44]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:09) — (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.6% · EPA -6.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:09) — (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.6% · EPA -6.41]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) T.Sauerbrun punts 25 yards to SD 24, Center-K.Gammon. N.Jacquet MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by KC-L.Atkins at SD 24. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:10.) [WPA +17.0% · EPA +4.63]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:13) — (8:13) T.Fletcher left end to SD 28 for no gain (D.Clemons). FUMBLES (D.Clemons), touched at SD 28, RECOVERED by KC-J.Hasty at SD 25. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.44]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:18) — (8:18) R.Leaf pass intended for C.Conway INTERCEPTED by J.Hasty at SD 31. J.Hasty to SD 26 for 5 yards (C.Conway). [WPA -20.2% · EPA -4.44]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 6:39 · LAC 22 · Score 3-0
    (6:39) T.Peterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:31 · KC 20 · Score 3-6
    (4:31) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:23 · KC 2 · Score 3-7
    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 13:19 · KC 7 · Score 3-13
    (13:19) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:12 · KC 2 · Score 3-14
    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 4:36 · LAC 17 · Score 6-14
    (4:36) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 14:09 · KC 85 · Score 12-14
    (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 13:58 · LAC 2 · Score 13-14
    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 1:55 · LAC 13 · Score 16-14
    (1:55) T.Peterson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 3:01 · KC 33 · Score 16-17
    (3:01) J.Carney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

Key takeaways

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

  • Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Darius Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2000-11-26?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-16 in Week 13, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 16, Los Angeles Chargers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 14:09) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:39, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q2 4:36, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q3 1:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 3:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers), 43.6% completion, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -15.85 total passing EPA. W. Moon (Kansas City Chiefs), 31.6% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -14.15 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Darius Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (4:31) W.Moon pass to D.Alexander to SD 11 for 41 yards (F.Brown)..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 0-10 Now 1-10 W