Broncos 7–20 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2000

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Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 20–7 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 7–3 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Richardson
Top passer: G. Frerotte
Biggest EPA play: (11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FU…
Game date: 2000-12-17

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 20–7 on 2000-12-17, overcoming Denver Broncos's 7–3 halftime lead. T. Richardson posted a game-high +5.00 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	7	0	0	0	7
Kansas City Chiefs	3	0	7	10	0	20

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3DEN 22

KC 38

+1KC 2

DEN 28

+3DEN 10

KCKansas City Chiefs

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 7:38FG
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 22
Score
0-3
(7:38) T.Peterson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:35TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 38
Score
6-3
(11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit helmet of K.Lockett and bounced into endzone, recovered by J.Suttle
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:26XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-3
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:25TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
7-9
(9:25) F.Moreau up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:23XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
7-10
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 7:22TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 28
Score
7-16
(7:22) T.Richardson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 7:14XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
7-17
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:35FG
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 10
Score
7-20
(:35) T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +5.00 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
2E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
3B. Chamberlain · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
4M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
5Foster Moreau · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.55 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
6Darius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7Darius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
8K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Richardson — KC · Rushing

T. Richardson posted the highest total EPA (+5.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

T. Richardson's top snap (+4.14 EPA): (7:22) T.Richardson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+7.24 EPA): Another player — (11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit helmet of K.Lockett and bounced

Quarterback report card

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

G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.67 total EPA
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.048	+0.089
Offensive success rate	45.3%	46.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.127	-0.082
Rush EPA/play	-0.334	+0.194
Defensive EPA/play	-0.089	+0.048
Defensive success rate	53.8%	54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -3.56 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +8.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 11:35)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 9:25)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 7:22)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 7:38)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 0:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) T.Peterson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 38 (Q2 11:35); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 11:26) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 9:25) — (9:25) F.Moreau up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 9:23) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 28 (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) T.Richardson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:14) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q4 0:35) — (:35) T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — T.Sauerbrun kicks 60 yards from KC 30 to DEN 10. D.O'Neal to DEN 29 for 19 yards (R.George). [WPA +43.5% · EPA +0.59]
Denver Broncos (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit helmet of K.Lockett and bounced [WPA +21.7% · EPA +7.24]
Denver Broncos (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) J.Elam 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -3.33]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) T.Sauerbrun punts 34 yards to KC 47, Center-K.Gammon. D.O'Neal to KC 41 for 6 yards (L.Bush). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -0.64]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) T.Richardson left tackle to DEN 25 for 33 yards (E.Brown). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +1.76]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit helmet of K.Lockett and bounced [WPA +21.7% · EPA +7.24]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) T.Richardson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +4.14]
Denver Broncos (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) J.Elam 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -3.33]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) E.Grbac pass to S.Morris to DEN 19 for 3 yards (J.Mobley). FUMBLES (J.Mobley), RECOVERED by DEN-D.O'Neal at DEN 19. D.O'Neal to DEN 25 for 6 yards (D.Alexander). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -2.58]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 7:38 · DEN 22 · Score 0-3
(7:38) T.Peterson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:35 · KC 38 · Score 6-3
(11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit helmet of K.Lockett and bounced
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 11:26 · KC 2 · Score 7-3
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:25 · DEN 2 · Score 7-9
(9:25) F.Moreau up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:23 · DEN 2 · Score 7-10
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 7:22 · DEN 28 · Score 7-16
(7:22) T.Richardson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 7:14 · DEN 2 · Score 7-17
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:35 · DEN 10 · Score 7-20
(:35) T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

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.
T. Richardson (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 2000-12-17?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 20-7 in Week 16, 2000.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 20.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:35) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:25) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:22) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:38, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:35, 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?

G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos), 59.5% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.67 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 46.7% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.52 total passing EPA.

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

T. Richardson (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.00 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+4.14 EPA): (7:22) T.Richardson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 10-4 Now 10-5 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W

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