Rams 34–54 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 54–34 LA
Halftime: LA 14–27 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: I. Bruce
Top passer: E. Grbac
Biggest EPA play: (3:03) J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by B.Walker, Center-J.Robinson, RECOVERED by KC-M.Cloud at …
Game date: 2000-10-22

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the LA 54–34 on 2000-10-22. I. Bruce posted a game-high +13.67 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
LA	0	14	14	6	0	34
Kansas City Chiefs	20	7	13	14	0	54

Scoring Map

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

LALA

+3LA 16

KC 76

LA 9

KC 18

LA 30

KC 31

KC 22

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

24 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 13:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-6
(13:13) F.Moreau up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 13:04XP
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-7
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:50FG
Points+3
Yard line
LA 16
Score
0-10
(9:50) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 4:40FG
Points+3
Yard line
LA 3
Score
0-13
(4:40) T.Peterson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:03TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 76
Score
0-19
(3:03) J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by B.Walker, Center-J.Robinson, RECOVERED by KC-M.Cloud at STL 6. M.Cloud for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:56XP
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-20
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
LALA
Q2 9:46TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
6-20
(9:46) M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q2 9:43XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-20
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:53TD
Points+6
Yard line
LA 9
Score
7-26
(6:53) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:49XP
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
7-27
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
LALA
Q2 5:20TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 18
Score
13-27
(5:20) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q2 5:15XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
14-27
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 13:38TD
Points+6
Yard line
LA 30
Score
14-33
(13:38) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 13:30XP
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
14-34
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
LALA
Q3 8:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 31
Score
20-34
(8:57) T.Green pass to R.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q3 8:50XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
21-34
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:32TD
Points+6
Yard line
LA 6
Score
21-40
(1:32) K.Anders left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q3 0:23TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 22
Score
27-40
(:23) T.Green pass to I.Bruce for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q3 0:18XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
28-40
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:56TD
Points+6
Yard line
LA 4
Score
28-46
(10:56) K.Anders left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:51XP
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
28-47
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:32TD
Points+6
Yard line
LA 8
Score
28-53
(5:32) W.Moon pass to T.Drayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:27XP
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
28-54
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
LALA
Q4 2:58TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 4
Score
34-54
(2:58) T.Green pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +13.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
2Taylen Green · LA · Passing · +11.88 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
3E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +9.35 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
4W. Moon · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
5T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
6Darius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
7K. Anders · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +5.03 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
8K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 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

I. Bruce — LA · Receiving

I. Bruce posted the highest total EPA (+13.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.

I. Bruce's top snap (-4.83 EPA): (3:06) T.Green pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by G.Wesley at KC 20. G.Wesley ran ob at KC 48 for 28 yards.

Biggest single play (-4.98 EPA): Another player — (3:03) J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by B.Walker, Center-J.Robinson, RECOVERED by KC-M.Cloud at STL 6. M.Cloud for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.35 total EPA
Kade Warner (LA) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.091	+0.282
Offensive success rate	45.1%	45.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.233	+0.511
Rush EPA/play	-0.112	+0.216
Defensive EPA/play	-0.282	-0.091
Defensive success rate	54.8%	54.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.28 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, +26.19 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
LA: 15 drives, +9.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 13:13)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 3:03)
LA — unlisted player (Q2 9:46)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 6:53)
LA — unlisted player (Q2 5:20)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 13:38)
LA — unlisted player (Q3 8:57)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 1:32)
LA — unlisted player (Q3 0:23)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 10:56)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 5:32)
LA — unlisted player (Q4 2:58)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 9:50)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 4:40)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 20–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q1 13:13) — (13:13) F.Moreau up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 13:04) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) T.Peterson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 76 (Q1 3:03) — (3:03) J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by B.Walker, Center-J.Robinson, RECOVERED by KC-M.Cloud at STL 6. M.Cloud for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 2:56) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: LA won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 9:46) — (9:46) M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 9:43) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q2 6:53) — (6:53) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 6:49) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; LA found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 5:15) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..

The third quarter: LA won the period 14–13. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q3 13:38) — (13:38) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 13:30) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; LA found the end zone from the KC 31 (Q3 8:57) — (8:57) T.Green pass to R.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 8:50) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q3 1:32) — (1:32) K.Anders left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA found the end zone from the KC 22 (Q3 0:23) — (:23) T.Green pass to I.Bruce for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 0:18) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) K.Anders left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:51) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) W.Moon pass to T.Drayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 5:27) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; LA found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) T.Green pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

LA (Q1 15:00) — T.Sauerbrun kicks 74 yards from KC 30 to STL -4. T.Horne to STL 16 for 20 yards (A.O'Neal). [WPA +41.7% · EPA -0.27]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:37) — (14:37) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander to STL 4 for 21 yards (K.Lyle, L.Fletcher). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.57]
LA (Q2 0:20) — (:20) K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 8, touched at KC 13, RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 13. D.Edwards to KC 24 for 11 yards (M.Faulk). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -3.53]
LA (Q3 3:06) — (3:06) T.Green pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by G.Wesley at KC 20. G.Wesley ran ob at KC 48 for 28 yards. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -4.83]
LA (Q1 6:18) — (6:18) K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by J.Browning at STL 36. J.Browning to STL 36 for no gain (T.Nutten). Ball tipped at line of scrimmage by D.Clemons [WPA -5.3% · EPA -3.78]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

LA (Q1 3:03) — (3:03) J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by B.Walker, Center-J.Robinson, RECOVERED by KC-M.Cloud at STL 6. M.Cloud for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.7% · EPA -4.98]
LA (Q3 3:06) — (3:06) T.Green pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by G.Wesley at KC 20. G.Wesley ran ob at KC 48 for 28 yards. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -4.83]
LA (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) T.Green pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.55]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) K.Anders up the middle to STL 9 for 69 yards (D.Bly). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.46]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 13:13 · LA 2 · Score 0-6
(13:13) F.Moreau up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 13:04 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 9:50 · LA 16 · Score 0-10
(9:50) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 4:40 · LA 3 · Score 0-13
(4:40) T.Peterson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:03 · KC 76 · Score 0-19
(3:03) J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by B.Walker, Center-J.Robinson, RECOVERED by KC-M.Cloud at STL 6. M.Cloud for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 2:56 · LA 2 · Score 0-20
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
LA TD (+6) — Q2 9:46 · KC 1 · Score 6-20
(9:46) M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q2 9:43 · KC 2 · Score 7-20
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:53 · LA 9 · Score 7-26
(6:53) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:49 · LA 2 · Score 7-27
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
LA TD (+6) — Q2 5:20 · KC 18 · Score 13-27
(5:20) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q2 5:15 · KC 2 · Score 14-27
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 13:38 · LA 30 · Score 14-33
(13:38) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 13:30 · LA 2 · Score 14-34
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
LA TD (+6) — Q3 8:57 · KC 31 · Score 20-34
(8:57) T.Green pass to R.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q3 8:50 · KC 2 · Score 21-34
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:32 · LA 6 · Score 21-40
(1:32) K.Anders left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA TD (+6) — Q3 0:23 · KC 22 · Score 27-40
(:23) T.Green pass to I.Bruce for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q3 0:18 · KC 2 · Score 28-40
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:56 · LA 4 · Score 28-46
(10:56) K.Anders left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 10:51 · LA 2 · Score 28-47
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:32 · LA 8 · Score 28-53
(5:32) W.Moon pass to T.Drayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 5:27 · LA 2 · Score 28-54
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
LA TD (+6) — Q4 2:58 · KC 4 · Score 34-54
(2:58) T.Green pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
I. Bruce (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2000-10-22?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the LA 54-34 in Week 8, 2000.

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

Q1: LA 0, Kansas City Chiefs 20; Q2: LA 14, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: LA 14, Kansas City Chiefs 13; Q4: LA 6, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Final: LA 34, Kansas City Chiefs 54.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:13) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:03) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:46) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:53) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:20) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:38) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:57) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 1:32) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 0:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:56) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:32) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:58) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:50, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 4:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Kansas City Chiefs?

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.4% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.35 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (LA), 51.7% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.69 total passing EPA.

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

I. Bruce (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-4.83 EPA): (3:06) T.Green pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by G.Wesley at KC 20. G.Wesley ran ob at KC 48 for 28 yards..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 6-0 Now 6-1 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

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