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NFL · Week 14 · December 16, 2001 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2001 Week 14 Recap

Chiefs defeat Broncos 26–23 in Week 14

Taylen Green led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 23–26 Week 14 finish.

Denver Broncos 23 7–7
Final 23–26
Kansas City Chiefs 26 4–9 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
23–26
Halftime
Denver Broncos 10–13 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
Taylen Green
FantasyHQ MVP
Taylen Green
Game date
December 16, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • G.Frerotte 16/24 · 174 YDS · 1 TD +12.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 8 REC · 100 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Carswell 6 REC · 62 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Taylen Green 17/30 · 259 YDS · 1 TD +12.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Darius Alexander
    Darius Alexander +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gonzalez +4.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 26–23 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 10–13 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Taylen Green
Top passer
Taylen Green
Biggest EPA play
(6:55) 17-J.Jackson pass to 37-A.Carter to DEN 42 for no gain (44-E.Warfield). FUMBLES (44…
Game date
2001-12-16

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 26–23 on 2001-12-16. Taylen Green posted a game-high +12.32 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Denver Broncos01076023
Kansas City Chiefs10373326

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 7:35FG
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 33
    Score
    0-3

    (7:35) 2-T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 3:27TD
    PHP. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 12
    Score
    0-9

    (3:27) 31-P.Holmes left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 3:23XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-10

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

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 9:37TD
    Ryan Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 11
    Score
    6-10

    (9:37) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 9:29XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    7-10

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 5:12FG
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 25
    Score
    7-13

    (5:12) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:25FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 16
    Score
    10-13

    (:25) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 10:43TD
    Darius Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 24
    Score
    10-19

    (10:43) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Alexander for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 10:37XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    10-20

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

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 5:16TD
    GFG. Frerotte

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 4
    Score
    16-20

    (5:16) 12-G.Frerotte right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN - QB GUS FREROTTE INJURED.

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 5:08XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    17-20

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 14:24FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 18
    Score
    20-20

    (14:24) 1-J.Elam 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  13. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 5:17FG
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 23
    Score
    20-23

    (5:17) 2-T.Peterson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 1:19FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 31
    Score
    23-23

    (1:19) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  15. KCKansas City Chiefs
    OT 6:00FG
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 14
    Score
    23-26

    (6:00) 2-T.Peterson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +12.32 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2G. Frerotte · Denver Broncos · Passing · +11.96 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Ryan SmithRyan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  4. 4Darius AlexanderDarius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Minnis · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Kasper · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 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

Taylen Green — KC · Passing

Taylen Green posted the highest total EPA (+12.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Taylen Green's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (3:29) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez to DEN 49 for 36 yards (56-A.Wilson).

Biggest single play (-5.35 EPA): Josh Jackson — (6:55) 17-J.Jackson pass to 37-A.Carter to DEN 42 for no gain (44-E.Warfield). FUMBLES (44-E.Warfield), RECOVERED by KC-51-G.Cadrez at DEN 42. 51-G.Cadrez to DEN 22 for 20 yards (17-J.Jackson). Play C

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) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +12.32 total EPA
  • G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos) · 24 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +11.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.042+0.058
Offensive success rate48.4%53.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.129+0.411
Rush EPA/play-0.149-0.164
Defensive EPA/play-0.058-0.042
Defensive success rate46.3%51.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.04, Kansas City Chiefs +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +3.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +4.75 total EPA, 6 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 3:27)
  • Ryan SmithDenver Broncos — Ryan Smith (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 9:37)
  • Darius AlexanderKansas City Chiefs — Darius Alexander (Taylen Green pass) (Q3 10:43)
  • Denver Broncos — G. Frerotte (Q3 5:16)

Field goals

  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (Q1 7:35)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (Q2 5:12)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 0:25)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 14:24)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (Q4 5:17)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 1:19)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (OT 6:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 33 (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) 2-T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q1 3:27) — (3:27) 31-P.Holmes left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 3:23) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q2 9:37) — (9:37) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 9:29) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 24 (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Alexander for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 10:37) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) 12-G.Frerotte right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN - QB GUS FREROTTE INJURED.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 5:08) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 1-J.Elam 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) 2-T.Peterson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 31 (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 14 (OT 6:00) — (6:00) 2-T.Peterson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (OT 10:00) — (10:00) PENALTY on DEN-26-E.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, 52 yards, enforced at KC 29 - No Play. [WPA +49.6% · EPA +4.42]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (OT 6:20) — (6:20) 10-T.Green pass to 81-M.Minnis to DEN 12 for 58 yards (26-E.Brown). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. 10-T.Green pass to 81-M.Minnis to DEN 14 for 56 yards (26-E.Brown). [WPA +46.0% · EPA +0.97]
  • Denver Broncos (OT 6:28) — (6:28) 16-T.Rouen punts 38 yards to KC 30, Center-83-S.Montgomery, fair catch by 20-D.Hall. [WPA +36.7% · EPA -0.64]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 10-T.Green pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Spencer at DEN 19. 33-J.Spencer ran ob at DEN 37 for 18 yards. [WPA -25.3% · EPA -0.75]
  • Denver Broncos (OT 11:43) — (11:43) 16-T.Rouen punts 35 yards to KC 30, Center-83-S.Montgomery, out of bounds. PENALTY on KC-49-T.Richardson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at KC 30. [WPA +24.1% · EPA +0.25]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) 17-J.Jackson pass to 37-A.Carter to DEN 42 for no gain (44-E.Warfield). FUMBLES (44-E.Warfield), RECOVERED by KC-51-G.Cadrez at DEN 42. 51-G.Cadrez to DEN 22 for 20 yards (17-J.Jackson). Play C [WPA -21.5% · EPA -5.35]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (OT 10:00) — (10:00) PENALTY on DEN-26-E.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, 52 yards, enforced at KC 29 - No Play. [WPA +49.6% · EPA +4.42]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 15:00) — 1-J.Elam kicks 56 yards from DEN 30 to KC 14. 20-D.Hall to KC 27 for 13 yards (48-G.Coghill). FUMBLES (48-G.Coghill), touched at KC 27, RECOVERED by DEN-52-I.Gold at KC 27. 52-I.Gold to KC 27 for no g [WPA -16.5% · EPA -4.31]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) 31-P.Holmes right tackle to KC 44 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DEN-97-K.Washington at KC 44. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -4.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 7:35 · DEN 33 · Score 0-3
    (7:35) 2-T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:27 · DEN 12 · Score 0-9
    (3:27) 31-P.Holmes left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 3:23 · DEN 2 · Score 0-10
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
  4. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 9:37 · KC 11 · Score 6-10
    (9:37) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 9:29 · KC 2 · Score 7-10
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 5:12 · DEN 25 · Score 7-13
    (5:12) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
  7. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:25 · KC 16 · Score 10-13
    (:25) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 10:43 · DEN 24 · Score 10-19
    (10:43) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Alexander for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 10:37 · DEN 2 · Score 10-20
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
  10. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 5:16 · KC 4 · Score 16-20
    (5:16) 12-G.Frerotte right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN - QB GUS FREROTTE INJURED.
  11. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 5:08 · KC 2 · Score 17-20
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  12. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 14:24 · KC 18 · Score 20-20
    (14:24) 1-J.Elam 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  13. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 5:17 · DEN 23 · Score 20-23
    (5:17) 2-T.Peterson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
  14. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:19 · KC 31 · Score 23-23
    (1:19) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  15. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — OT 6:00 · DEN 14 · Score 23-26
    (6:00) 2-T.Peterson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

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.
  • Taylen Green (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 2001-12-16?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 26-23 in Week 14, 2001.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 6, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q5: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Denver Broncos 23, Kansas City Chiefs 26.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q1 3:27) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 9:37) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Alexander (T. Green pass) (Q3 10:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — G. Frerotte (Q3 5:16) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q1 7:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 5:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 14:24, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q4 5:17, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 1:19, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (OT 6:00, 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?

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 56.7% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +12.32 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos), 66.7% completion, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +11.96 total passing EPA.

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

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (3:29) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez to DEN 49 for 36 yards (56-A.Wilson)..

Was Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W

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