Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 40–39 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 14–20 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Holcomb
- Top passer
- K. Holcomb
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:13) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to CLE 7 for 64 yards (37-A.Henry).
- Game date
- 2002-09-08
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns 40–39 on 2002-09-08, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 20–14 halftime lead. K. Holcomb posted a game-high +12.53 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 40 |
 Cleveland Browns | 6 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 39 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(12:37) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(8:30) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(3:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(12:27) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(8:48) 31-P.Holmes left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(5:46) 85-K.Johnson pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 10 hands ball off to 30 who hands off to 85 who throws to 81 for TD
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(7:14) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-A.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(2:07) 8-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(11:59) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(9:18) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(8:12) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(6:01) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-24-W.Bartee, Illegal Contact, declined.
(3:11) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:29) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. PENALTY on CLE-17-C.Gardocki, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(:00) 8-M.Andersen 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 12:37FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 0-3
(12:37) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:30TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 17
- Score
- 6-3
(8:30) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:21XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-3
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:19FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-6
(3:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 12:27TD DND. NorthcuttPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 43
- Score
- 7-12
(12:27) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 12:19XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 8:48TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 5
- Score
- 13-13
(8:48) 31-P.Holmes left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 8:41XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 14-13
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 5:46TD QMQ. MorganPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 33
- Score
- 14-19
(5:46) 85-K.Johnson pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 10 hands ball off to 30 who hands off to 85 who throws to 81 for TD
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 5:38XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 14-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 7:14TD Ashtyn DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 14-26
(7:14) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-A.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 7:09XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 14-27
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 2:07FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 17-27
(2:07) 8-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 11:59FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 16
- Score
- 17-30
(11:59) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 9:18TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 26
- Score
- 23-30
(9:18) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 9:06XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 24-30
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:12TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 30-30
(8:12) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:05XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 31-30
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:01TD QMQ. MorganPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 44
- Score
- 31-36
(6:01) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-24-W.Bartee, Illegal Contact, declined.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:11TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 7
- Score
- 37-36
(3:11) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:29FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 23
- Score
- 37-39
(:29) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. PENALTY on CLE-17-C.Gardocki, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:00FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 12
- Score
- 40-39
(:00) 8-M.Andersen 30 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).
- 1K. Holcomb · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +12.53 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +11.13 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 3Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.84 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 5P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +6.47 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 7
Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 8D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.11 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
K. Holcomb — CLE · Passing
K. Holcomb posted the highest total EPA (+12.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
K. Holcomb's top snap (+4.29 EPA): (6:01) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-24-W.Bartee, Illegal Contact, declined.
Biggest single play (+4.56 EPA): Taylen Green — (10:13) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to CLE 7 for 64 yards (37-A.Henry).
Quarterback report card
K. Holcomb led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.53 total EPA
- Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +11.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.266 | +0.216 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 56.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.360 | +0.356 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.325 | -0.086 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.216 | -0.266 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.9% | 47.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs +0.27, Cleveland Browns +0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.27 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.22 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +17.69 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +22.86 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (Kisean Johnson pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Ashtyn Davis (K. Holcomb pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (K. Holcomb pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the KC 3 (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q1 8:30) — (8:30) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 8:21) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 43 (Q2 12:27) — (12:27) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 12:19) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) 31-P.Holmes left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 8:41) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 33 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 85-K.Johnson pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 10 hands ball off to 30 who hands off to 85 who throws to 81 for TD; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 5:38) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q3 7:14) — (7:14) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-A.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 7:09) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) 8-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 23–12. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 26 (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:06) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 8:05) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 44 (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-24-W.Bartee, Illegal Contact, declined.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the KC 23 (Q4 0:29); Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 8-M.Andersen 30 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 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 76-J.Tait up the middle to CLE 25 for 28 yards. PENALTY on CLE-57-D.Rudd, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 13 yards, enforced at CLE 25. Tate received lateral from Green
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 8-M.Andersen 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-24-W.Bartee, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb sacked at CLE 15 for -7 yards (99-D.Clemons). FUMBLES (99-D.Clemons), touched at CLE 15, RECOVERED by KC-93-J.Browning at CLE 15.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. PENALTY on CLE-17-C.Gardocki, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to CLE 7 for 64 yards (37-A.Henry).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-24-W.Bartee, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 13:39) — (13:39) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at KC 30. 33-D.McCutcheon ran ob at KC 6 for 24 yards (54-B.Waters).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb sacked at CLE 15 for -7 yards (99-D.Clemons). FUMBLES (99-D.Clemons), touched at CLE 15, RECOVERED by KC-93-J.Browning at CLE 15.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 12:37 · KC 3 · Score 0-3
(12:37) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 8:30 · CLE 17 · Score 6-3
(8:30) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 8:21 · CLE 2 · Score 7-3
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 3:19 · KC 15 · Score 7-6
(3:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 12:27 · KC 43 · Score 7-12
(12:27) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 12:19 · KC 2 · Score 7-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 8:48 · CLE 5 · Score 13-13
(8:48) 31-P.Holmes left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 8:41 · CLE 2 · Score 14-13
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 5:46 · KC 33 · Score 14-19
(5:46) 85-K.Johnson pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 10 hands ball off to 30 who hands off to 85 who throws to 81 for TD - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 5:38 · KC 2 · Score 14-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 7:14 · KC 4 · Score 14-26
(7:14) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-A.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 7:09 · KC 2 · Score 14-27
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 2:07 · CLE 15 · Score 17-27
(2:07) 8-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 11:59 · KC 16 · Score 17-30
(11:59) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 9:18 · CLE 26 · Score 23-30
(9:18) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:06 · CLE 2 · Score 24-30
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:12 · CLE 15 · Score 30-30
(8:12) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:05 · CLE 2 · Score 31-30
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:01 · KC 44 · Score 31-36
(6:01) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-24-W.Bartee, Illegal Contact, declined. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:11 · CLE 7 · Score 37-36
(3:11) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:29 · KC 23 · Score 37-39
(:29) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. PENALTY on CLE-17-C.Gardocki, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · CLE 12 · Score 40-39
(:00) 8-M.Andersen 30 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.
- K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns on 2002-09-08?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns 40-39 in Week 1, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Cleveland Browns 6; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Cleveland Browns 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 23, Cleveland Browns 12; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 40, Cleveland Browns 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q1 8:30) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 12:27) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q2 8:48) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Morgan (K. Johnson pass) (Q2 5:46) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Davis (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 7:14) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q4 9:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q4 8:12) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Morgan (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 6:01) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q4 3:11) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 12:37, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 3:19, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 2:07, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 11:59, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 0:29, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns?
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns), 61.4% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.53 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 62.5% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +11.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns?
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.29 EPA): (6:01) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-24-W.Bartee, Illegal Contact, declined..
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 40-39 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
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