Chiefs 13–29 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 29–13 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 7–13 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. Jefferson
Top passer: E. Grbac
Biggest EPA play: (7:52) E.Grbac sacked at KC 7 for -8 yards (M.Carter). FUMBLES (M.Carter), touched at KC 8…
Game date: 2000-12-24

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Kansas City Chiefs 29–13 on 2000-12-24. S. Jefferson posted a game-high +4.18 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	7	0	0	6	0	13
Atlanta Falcons	7	6	6	10	0	29

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

KC 17

ATL 21

+1ATL 2

+3KC 30

+3KC 24

+3KC 18

ATL 1

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:55TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 17
Score
0-6
(6:55) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:48XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
0-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 0:28TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 21
Score
6-7
(:28) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 0:19XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-7
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:41FG
Points+3
Yard line
KC 6
Score
7-10
(6:41) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:59FG
Points+3
Yard line
KC 30
Score
7-13
(4:59) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:45FG
Points+3
Yard line
KC 24
Score
7-16
(4:45) M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:18FG
Points+3
Yard line
KC 5
Score
7-19
(:18) M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:02TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 6
Score
7-25
(7:02) C.Chandler pass to B.Kozlowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 6:56XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-26
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
KC 18
Score
7-29
(2:00) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
13-29
(:13) F.Moreau up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
2K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
3T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
4C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +2.39 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
5Foster Moreau · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
6B. Kozlowski · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
8Ryan Kelly · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 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

S. Jefferson — ATL · Receiving

S. Jefferson posted the highest total EPA (+4.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.

S. Jefferson's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (6:55) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.14 EPA): Another player — (7:52) E.Grbac sacked at KC 7 for -8 yards (M.Carter). FUMBLES (M.Carter), touched at KC 8, RECOVERED by ATL-D.Vaughn at KC 8.

Quarterback report card

E. Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.92 total EPA
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.131	+0.087
Offensive success rate	39.1%	49.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.102	+0.101
Rush EPA/play	+0.052	-0.183
Defensive EPA/play	-0.087	+0.131
Defensive success rate	50.5%	60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +7.90 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, -9.07 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q1 6:55)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 0:28)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 7:02)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 0:13)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 6:41)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 4:59)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 4:45)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 0:18)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q1 6:55) — (6:55) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 6:48) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the ATL 21 (Q1 0:28) — (:28) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 0:19) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 6 (Q2 6:41) — (6:41) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 24 (Q3 4:45) — (4:45) M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q3 0:18) — (:18) M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) C.Chandler pass to B.Kozlowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 6:56) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) F.Moreau up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — T.Sauerbrun kicks 60 yards from KC 30 to ATL 10. T.Dwight to ATL 25 for 15 yards (M.Cloud). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.42]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:20) — (9:20) M.Andersen 50 yard field goal is BLOCKED (W.Bartee), Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski, RECOVERED by KC-G.Wesley at ATL 45. G.Wesley to ATL 30 for 15 yards (D.Rackley). PENALTY on KC-M.Patt [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.84]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 0:28) — (:28) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.75]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:55) — (6:55) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.38]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +1.65]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) E.Grbac sacked at KC 7 for -8 yards (M.Carter). FUMBLES (M.Carter), touched at KC 8, RECOVERED by ATL-D.Vaughn at KC 8. [WPA -2.1% · EPA -5.14]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA -1.7% · EPA -3.66]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:55) — (6:55) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.38]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:20) — (9:20) M.Andersen 50 yard field goal is BLOCKED (W.Bartee), Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski, RECOVERED by KC-G.Wesley at ATL 45. G.Wesley to ATL 30 for 15 yards (D.Rackley). PENALTY on KC-M.Patt [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.84]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:55 · KC 17 · Score 0-6
(6:55) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:48 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 0:28 · ATL 21 · Score 6-7
(:28) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 0:19 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 6:41 · KC 6 · Score 7-10
(6:41) M.Andersen 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 4:59 · KC 30 · Score 7-13
(4:59) M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 4:45 · KC 24 · Score 7-16
(4:45) M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 0:18 · KC 5 · Score 7-19
(:18) M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:02 · KC 6 · Score 7-25
(7:02) C.Chandler pass to B.Kozlowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 6:56 · KC 2 · Score 7-26
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · KC 18 · Score 7-29
(2:00) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:13 · ATL 1 · Score 13-29
(:13) F.Moreau up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
S. Jefferson (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons on 2000-12-24?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Kansas City Chiefs 29-13 in Week 17, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Atlanta Falcons 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:55) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:28) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:13) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:41, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 4:59, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q3 4:45, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q3 0:18, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 47.4% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.92 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 57.1% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.39 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

S. Jefferson (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (6:55) C.Chandler pass to S.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-12 Now 4-12 W

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