Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 24–22 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 6–14 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Taylen Green
- Top passer
- Taylen Green
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:09) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2002-12-22
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–22 on 2002-12-22. Taylen Green posted a game-high +15.45 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 22 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(5:16) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(2:16) 8-S.Christie 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(1:22) 10-T.Green pass to 43-O.Easy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(:20) 8-S.Christie 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(11:09) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(7:41) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-T.Dwight for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:48) 8-S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(11:04) 9-D.Brees pass to 44-F.McCrary for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC - S GREG WELAEY INJURED.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(1:13) 7-M.Husted 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 5:16TD MBM. BoerigterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 8
- Score
- 0-6
(5:16) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 5:11XP MHM. HustedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:16FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 12
- Score
- 3-7
(2:16) 8-S.Christie 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:22TD OEO. EasyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 3-13
(1:22) 10-T.Green pass to 43-O.Easy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:15XP MHM. HustedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 3-14
7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:20FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 31
- Score
- 6-14
(:20) 8-S.Christie 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:09TD MBM. BoerigterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 99
- Score
- 6-20
(11:09) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:56XP MHM. HustedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 6-21
7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:41TD TDT. DwightPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 9
- Score
- 12-21
(7:41) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-T.Dwight for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:48FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 7
- Score
- 15-21
(2:48) 8-S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:04TD FMF. McCraryPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 21-21
(11:04) 9-D.Brees pass to 44-F.McCrary for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC - S GREG WELAEY INJURED.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:58XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 22-21
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 1:13FG MHM. HustedPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 22-24
(1:13) 7-M.Husted 38 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).
- 1Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +15.45 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2M. Boerigter · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +11.64 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 3E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.80 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5S. Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6F. McCrary · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 7O. Easy · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 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 (+15.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
Taylen Green's top snap (+7.72 EPA): (11:09) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +15.45 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.6% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.357 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.383 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.095 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 53.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.10, Kansas City Chiefs +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +6.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +8.33 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 — M. Boerigter (Taylen Green pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — O. Easy (Taylen Green pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Boerigter (Taylen Green pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Dwight (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — F. McCrary (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Husted
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 5:11) — 7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q1 2:16) — (2:16) 8-S.Christie 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) 10-T.Green pass to 43-O.Easy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:15) — 7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 31 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 8-S.Christie 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 99 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 10:56) — 7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-T.Dwight for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q3 2:48) — (2:48) 8-S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) 9-D.Brees pass to 44-F.McCrary for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC - S GREG WELAEY INJURED.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 10:58) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 7-M.Husted 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell to KC 45 for 5 yards (42-S.Harts). FUMBLES (42-S.Harts), RECOVERED by KC-55-G.Stills at KC 45.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-S.Alexander pushed ob at KC 7 for 32 yards (25-G.Wesley).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 34-M.Cloud up the middle to LAC 36 for 1 yard (37-R.Harrison). Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #3.)
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to KC 49 for 12 yards (37-R.Harrison).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) 10-T.Green pass intended for 23-D.Blaylock INTERCEPTED by 35-K.Lyle at LAC 32. 35-K.Lyle to LAC 32 for no gain (23-D.Blaylock). Play Challenged by KC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:42.)
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-S.Alexander pushed ob at KC 7 for 32 yards (25-G.Wesley).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 4:28) — (4:28) 21-L.Tomlinson left end to KC 31 for 34 yards (25-G.Wesley).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 5:16 · LAC 8 · Score 0-6
(5:16) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 5:11 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 2:16 · KC 12 · Score 3-7
(2:16) 8-S.Christie 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:22 · LAC 6 · Score 3-13
(1:22) 10-T.Green pass to 43-O.Easy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:15 · LAC 2 · Score 3-14
7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · KC 31 · Score 6-14
(:20) 8-S.Christie 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 11:09 · LAC 99 · Score 6-20
(11:09) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 10:56 · LAC 2 · Score 6-21
7-M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 7:41 · KC 9 · Score 12-21
(7:41) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-T.Dwight for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 2:48 · KC 7 · Score 15-21
(2:48) 8-S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 11:04 · KC 3 · Score 21-21
(11:04) 9-D.Brees pass to 44-F.McCrary for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC - S GREG WELAEY INJURED. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:58 · KC 2 · Score 22-21
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · LAC 20 · Score 22-24
(1:13) 7-M.Husted 38 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 Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2002-12-22?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-22 in Week 16, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 9, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 22, Kansas City Chiefs 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Boerigter (T. Green pass) (Q1 5:16) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — O. Easy (T. Green pass) (Q2 1:22) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Boerigter (T. Green pass) (Q3 11:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Dwight (D. Brees pass) (Q3 7:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — F. McCrary (D. Brees pass) (Q4 11:04) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q1 2:16, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q3 2:48, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Husted (Q4 1:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 54.8% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +15.45 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.9% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+7.72 EPA): (11:09) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
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