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NFL · Week 13 · November 30, 2003 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2003 Week 13 Recap

Chiefs defeat Chargers 28–24 in Week 13

A.Gates led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 28–24 Week 13 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 28 11–1 Winner
Final 28–24
Los Angeles Chargers 24 2–10
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
28–24
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 21–7 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
D. Flutie
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Gates
Game date
November 30, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • P.Holmes 31 CAR · 162 YDS · 2 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Morton +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gonzalez +6.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • A.Gates +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Denzel Boston 5 REC · 85 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Flutie 16/34 · 211 YDS · 2 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 28–24 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 21–7 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Gates
Top passer
D. Flutie
Biggest EPA play
(:04) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-A.Gates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2003-11-30

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 28–24 on 2003-11-30. A. Gates posted a game-high +9.44 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 Chiefs71407028
Los Angeles Chargers07107024

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 5:18TD
    PHP. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 7
    Score
    6-0

    (5:18) 31-P.Holmes right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 5:09XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-0

    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 12:45TD
    PHP. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    13-0

    (12:45) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 12:41XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    14-0

    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 6:27TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 6
    Score
    14-6

    (6:27) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 6:23XP
    SCS. Christie

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    14-7

    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:00TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 7
    Score
    20-7

    (2:00) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 1:54XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    21-7

    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 9:02FG
    SCS. Christie

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 3
    Score
    21-10

    (9:02) 8-S.Christie 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 3:02TD
    DBDenzel Boston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 20
    Score
    21-16

    (3:02) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 2:56XP
    SCS. Christie

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    21-17

    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 6:34TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 3
    Score
    27-17

    (6:34) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 6:28XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    28-17

    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.

  14. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 0:04TD
    AGA. Gates

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 18
    Score
    28-23

    (:04) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-A.Gates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 0:00XP
    SCS. Christie

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    28-24

    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.15 EPA/play
  2. 2Denzel Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  3. 3P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +8.59 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.11 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 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

A. Gates — LAC · Receiving

A. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+9.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.15 EPA per play.

A. Gates's top snap (+4.84 EPA): (:04) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-A.Gates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.11 total EPA
  • Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.139+0.051
Offensive success rate49.4%43.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.035+0.159
Rush EPA/play+0.207-0.301
Defensive EPA/play-0.051-0.139
Defensive success rate56.6%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.05 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +11.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +4.23 total EPA, 4 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 5:18)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q2 12:45)
  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 6:27)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — Denzel Boston (D. Flutie pass) (Q3 3:02)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q4 6:34)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Flutie pass) (Q4 0:04)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q3 9:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) 31-P.Holmes right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 5:09) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 12:45) — (12:45) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 12:41) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q2 6:27) — (6:27) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 6:23) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:54) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 3 (Q3 9:02) — (9:02) 8-S.Christie 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 20 (Q3 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 2:56) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:28) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-A.Gates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 0:00) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.9% · EPA +3.50]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 27, RECOVERED by KC-55-G.Stills at LAC 27. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.95]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 0. Touchback. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.41]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:09) — 9-J.Baker kicks 59 yards from KC 30 to LAC 11. 35-L.Johnson pushed ob at KC 29 for 60 yards (24-W.Bartee). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.15]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) 21-L.Tomlinson left end pushed ob at KC 20 for 55 yards (25-G.Wesley). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.87]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-A.Gates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.9% · EPA +4.84]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC -8. 25-G.Wesley to KC 19 for 27 yards (81-K.Osgood). [WPA -6.8% · EPA -3.95]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 27, RECOVERED by KC-55-G.Stills at LAC 27. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.95]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) 21-L.Tomlinson left end pushed ob at KC 20 for 55 yards (25-G.Wesley). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.87]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 5:18 · LAC 7 · Score 6-0
    (5:18) 31-P.Holmes right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 5:09 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:45 · LAC 2 · Score 13-0
    (12:45) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:41 · LAC 2 · Score 14-0
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 6:27 · KC 6 · Score 14-6
    (6:27) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 6:23 · KC 2 · Score 14-7
    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LAC 7 · Score 20-7
    (2:00) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · LAC 2 · Score 21-7
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 9:02 · KC 3 · Score 21-10
    (9:02) 8-S.Christie 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 3:02 · KC 20 · Score 21-16
    (3:02) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 2:56 · KC 2 · Score 21-17
    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:34 · LAC 3 · Score 27-17
    (6:34) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:28 · LAC 2 · Score 28-17
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
  14. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · KC 18 · Score 28-23
    (:04) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-A.Gates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · KC 2 · Score 28-24
    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

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.
  • A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2003-11-30?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 28-24 in Week 13, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Los Angeles Chargers 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q1 5:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q2 12:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 6:27) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q2 2:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Boston (D. Flutie pass) (Q3 3:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q4 6:34) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Flutie pass) (Q4 0:04) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q3 9:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.1% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.11 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 54.8% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.09 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.84 EPA): (:04) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-A.Gates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 10-1 Now 11-1 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L