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NFL · Week 5 · October 2, 2000 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2000 Week 5 Recap

Chiefs defeat Seahawks 24–17 in Week 5

Darius Alexander led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 17–24 Week 5 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 17 2–3
Final 17–24
Kansas City Chiefs 24 2–2 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
17–24
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 14–7 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
J. Kitna
FantasyHQ MVP
Darius Alexander
Game date
October 2, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 4 REC · 51 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Watters 17 CAR · 97 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Seth Dawkins
    Seth Dawkins 3 REC · 24 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Darius Alexander
    Darius Alexander 5 REC · 153 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Grbac 16/31 · 242 YDS · 2 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gonzalez 3 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 24–17 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 14–7 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Darius Alexander
Top passer
J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play
(3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue).
Game date
2000-10-02

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Seattle Seahawks 24–17 on 2000-10-02, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 14–7 halftime lead. Darius Alexander posted a game-high +8.93 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks7730017
Kansas City Chiefs07710024

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:53TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    6-0

    (1:53) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:34XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    7-0

    R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 7:04TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    7-6

    (7:04) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:59XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 2:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 7
    Score
    13-7

    (2:00) S.Alexander up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:48XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    14-7

    R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:34FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 9
    Score
    17-7

    (6:34) R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 2:21TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 17
    Score
    17-13

    (2:21) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 2:15XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    17-14

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

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 11:54FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 8
    Score
    17-17

    (11:54) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 4:34TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    17-23

    (4:34) M.Cloud left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 4:26XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    17-24

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Darius AlexanderDarius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  2. 2E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +7.86 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Cloud · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  5. 5Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Morris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 8Seth DawkinsSeth Dawkins · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 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 (+8.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.

Darius Alexander's top snap (+4.47 EPA): (3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue).

Quarterback report card

J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.67 total EPA
  • E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.032+0.065
Offensive success rate44.7%40.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.084+0.242
Rush EPA/play+0.023+0.070
Defensive EPA/play-0.065-0.032
Defensive success rate59.1%55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.03, Kansas City Chiefs +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +5.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +3.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q1 1:53)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 7:04)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q2 2:00)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 2:21)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 4:34)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q3 6:34)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 11:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 1:53) — (1:53) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 1:34) — R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 6:59) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) S.Alexander up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 0:48) — R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the KC 9 (Q3 6:34) — (6:34) R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 17 (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 2:15) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) M.Cloud left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 4:26) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 3:27) — (3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue). [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.47]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) S.Alexander right end to SEA 34 for 5 yards (G.Wesley). FUMBLES (G.Wesley), RECOVERED by KC-P.Dennis at SEA 37. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.47]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) M.Cloud left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +2.75]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.92]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) E.Grbac pass to S.Morris to SEA 22 for 11 yards (W.Williams). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +1.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 3:27) — (3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue). [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.47]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) S.Alexander right end to SEA 34 for 5 yards (G.Wesley). FUMBLES (G.Wesley), RECOVERED by KC-P.Dennis at SEA 37. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.47]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to KC 5. D.Hall to KC 25 for 20 yards (J.Logan). PENALTY on SEA, Offensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 30 - No Play. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -3.01]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 1:53 · KC 1 · Score 6-0
    (1:53) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 1:34 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
    R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 7:04 · SEA 15 · Score 7-6
    (7:04) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:59 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · KC 7 · Score 13-7
    (2:00) S.Alexander up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · KC 2 · Score 14-7
    R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
  7. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 6:34 · KC 9 · Score 17-7
    (6:34) R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 2:21 · SEA 17 · Score 17-13
    (2:21) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 2:15 · SEA 2 · Score 17-14
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 11:54 · SEA 8 · Score 17-17
    (11:54) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · SEA 15 · Score 17-23
    (4:34) M.Cloud left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:26 · SEA 2 · Score 17-24
    P.Stoyanovich extra point 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.
  • 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 Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2000-10-02?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-17 in Week 5, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 17, Kansas City Chiefs 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 1:53) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:04) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:21) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:34) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q3 6:34, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?

J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 48.6% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.67 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.6% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Darius Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.47 EPA): (3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue)..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W