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NFL · Week 13 · December 9, 2001 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2001 Week 13 Recap

Raiders defeat Chiefs 28–26 in Week 13

P.Holmes led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 26–28 Week 13 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 26 3–9
Final 26–28
Las Vegas Raiders 28 9–3 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
26–28
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 17–21 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Taylen Green
FantasyHQ MVP
P.Holmes
Game date
December 9, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • P.Holmes +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Taylen Green 15/38 · 250 YDS · 2 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Kennison 1 REC · 7 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • J.Rice +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Gannon 18/31 · 203 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 28–26 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 17–21 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
P. Holmes
Top passer
Taylen Green
Biggest EPA play
(11:54) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 43 yards to LV 12, Center-83-K.Gammon. 81-T.Brown for 88 yard…
Game date
2001-12-09

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28–26 on 2001-12-09. P. Holmes posted a game-high +7.88 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Kansas City Chiefs10736026
Las Vegas Raiders71470028

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 7:35TD
    PHP. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 10
    Score
    6-0

    (7:35) 31-P.Holmes right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 7:29XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    7-0

    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 5:26FG
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 25
    Score
    10-0

    (5:26) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 2:00TD
    Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 6
    Score
    10-6

    (2:00) 47-T.Wheatley right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 1:54XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    10-7

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 15:00TD
    PHP. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 67
    Score
    16-7

    (15:00) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 14:49XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    17-7

    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:40TD
    RGR. Gannon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 5
    Score
    17-13

    (12:40) 12-R.Gannon left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:34XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    17-14

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:48TD
    JRJ. Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 8
    Score
    17-20

    (:48) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:36XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    17-21

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 11:54TD
    Trent Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 55
    Score
    17-27

    (11:54) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 43 yards to LV 12, Center-83-K.Gammon. 81-T.Brown for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tim Brown sets career-high record 88 yard punt return

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 11:34XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    17-28

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 9:51FG
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 18
    Score
    20-28

    (9:51) 2-T.Peterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

  15. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 1:44TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 24
    Score
    26-28

    (1:44) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +7.07 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.32 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  5. 5Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +2.34 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  6. 6Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  7. 7Trent BrownTrent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 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

P. Holmes — KC · Receiving

P. Holmes posted the highest total EPA (+7.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.13 EPA per play.

P. Holmes's top snap (+6.19 EPA): (15:00) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.28 EPA): D. Stryzinski — (11:54) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 43 yards to LV 12, Center-83-K.Gammon. 81-T.Brown for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tim Brown sets career-high record 88 yard punt return

Quarterback report card

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

  • Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.34 total EPA
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.050+0.038
Offensive success rate45.3%55.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.052+0.139
Rush EPA/play+0.131-0.239
Defensive EPA/play-0.038-0.050
Defensive success rate44.4%54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs +0.05, Las Vegas Raiders +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, +4.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, +2.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q1 7:35)
  • Tyrone Wheatley Jr.Las Vegas Raiders — Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (Q1 2:00)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Taylen Green pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — R. Gannon (Q2 12:40)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 0:48)
  • Trent BrownLas Vegas Raiders — Trent Brown (Q3 11:54)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q4 1:44)

Field goals

  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (Q1 5:26)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (Q3 9:51)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) 31-P.Holmes right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 7:29) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q1 2:00) — (2:00) 47-T.Wheatley right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 1:54) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 67 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 14:49) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) 12-R.Gannon left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 12:34) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q2 0:48) — (:48) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 0:36) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 55 (Q3 11:54); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 11:34) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) 2-T.Peterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 24 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:54) — (11:54) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 43 yards to LV 12, Center-83-K.Gammon. 81-T.Brown for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tim Brown sets career-high record 88 yard punt return [WPA -16.3% · EPA -6.28]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 2-T.Peterson 28 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -2.72]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:38) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green is sacked. ATTEMPT FAILS. [WPA -12.7% · EPA -0.95]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:25) — (2:25) 49-T.Richardson to LV 47 for no gain (96-D.Russell, 54-G.Biekert). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -2.12]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Alexander pushed ob at LV 15 for 46 yards (23-M.Pope). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:54) — (11:54) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 43 yards to LV 12, Center-83-K.Gammon. 81-T.Brown for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tim Brown sets career-high record 88 yard punt return [WPA -16.3% · EPA -6.28]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +6.19]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +4.21]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 7:29) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 60 yards from KC 30 to LV 10. 42-T.Kirby to LV 29 for 19 yards (98-E.Hicks). FUMBLES (98-E.Hicks), RECOVERED by KC-27-B.Walker at LV 29. 27-B.Walker to LV 29 for no gain (42-T.Kirby [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.19]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 7:35 · LV 10 · Score 6-0
    (7:35) 31-P.Holmes right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 7:29 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 5:26 · LV 25 · Score 10-0
    (5:26) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 2:00 · KC 6 · Score 10-6
    (2:00) 47-T.Wheatley right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 1:54 · KC 2 · Score 10-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · LV 67 · Score 16-7
    (15:00) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 14:49 · LV 2 · Score 17-7
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 12:40 · KC 5 · Score 17-13
    (12:40) 12-R.Gannon left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 12:34 · KC 2 · Score 17-14
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:48 · KC 8 · Score 17-20
    (:48) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:36 · KC 2 · Score 17-21
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 11:54 · LV 55 · Score 17-27
    (11:54) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 43 yards to LV 12, Center-83-K.Gammon. 81-T.Brown for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tim Brown sets career-high record 88 yard punt return
  13. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 11:34 · KC 2 · Score 17-28
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  14. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 9:51 · LV 18 · Score 20-28
    (9:51) 2-T.Peterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
  15. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 1:44 · LV 24 · Score 26-28
    (1:44) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • P. Holmes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2001-12-09?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-26 in Week 13, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 26, Las Vegas Raiders 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q1 7:35) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q1 2:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (T. Green pass) (Q2 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Gannon (Q2 12:40) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 0:48) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Brown (Q3 11:54) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q4 1:44) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q1 5:26, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q3 9:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 39.5% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.34 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 58.1% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.32 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

P. Holmes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.19 EPA): (15:00) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 28-26 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W