Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 45–27 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 21–17 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jack Plummer
- Top passer
- Taylen Green
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:26) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-12-07
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 45–27 on 2003-12-07, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 21–17 halftime lead. Jack Plummer posted a game-high +14.70 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(9:29) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(3:09) 31-P.Holmes left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(11:23) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(7:40) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(5:32) 1-J.Elam 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(1:26) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(6:04) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(2:52) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(11:32) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(8:08) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(:12) 10-T.Green right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:29TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 11
- Score
- 0-6
(9:29) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:24XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:09TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 6-7
(3:09) 31-P.Holmes left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:03XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:23TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 7-13
(11:23) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:18XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 7:40TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 13-14
(7:40) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 7:36XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 14-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:32FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 29
- Score
- 14-17
(5:32) 1-J.Elam 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:26TD EKE. KennisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 42
- Score
- 20-17
(1:26) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:19XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 21-17
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:04TD RDR. DroughnsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 21-23
(6:04) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:58XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 21-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:52TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 59
- Score
- 21-30
(2:52) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:42XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 21-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:32TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 28
- Score
- 21-37
(11:32) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:24XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 21-38
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 8:08TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 53
- Score
- 21-44
(8:08) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:58XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 21-45
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:12TD TGTaylen GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 27-45
(:12) 10-T.Green right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +14.70 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +13.73 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +13.16 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 4E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
- 5
Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 6T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 7
Derick Hall · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 8S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 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
Jack Plummer — DEN · Passing
Jack Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+14.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
Jack Plummer's top snap (+2.00 EPA): (12:41) 16-J.Plummer up the middle to KC 40 for 2 yards (98-E.Hicks).
Biggest single play (+5.50 EPA): Taylen Green — (1:26) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 42 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) · 52 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +13.16 total EPA
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +0.51 EPA/play · +14.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.223 | +0.446 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.5% | 58.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.253 | +0.507 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.521 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.446 | -0.223 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.8% | 45.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.45 vs +0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.22 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.45 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +35.20 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +19.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (Taylen Green pass)
- Denver Broncos — R. Droughns (Jack Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
- Kansas City Chiefs — Taylen Green
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 9:24) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q1 3:09) — (3:09) 31-P.Holmes left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 3:03) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–10. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 11:18) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:36) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 29 (Q2 5:32) — (5:32) 1-J.Elam 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 42 (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 1:19) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 6:04) — (6:04) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 5:58) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 59 (Q3 2:52) — (2:52) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 2:42) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 28 (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 11:24) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 53 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 7:58) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) 10-T.Green right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes to DEN 33 for 10 yards (93-T.Pryce).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 2:52) — (2:52) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall to DEN 43 for 34 yards (28-K.Kennedy).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 12:41) — (12:41) 16-J.Plummer up the middle to KC 40 for 2 yards (98-E.Hicks).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 2:52) — (2:52) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 9:29 · KC 11 · Score 0-6
(9:29) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 9:24 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:09 · DEN 2 · Score 6-7
(3:09) 31-P.Holmes left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 3:03 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:23 · KC 1 · Score 7-13
(11:23) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 11:18 · KC 2 · Score 7-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 7:40 · DEN 1 · Score 13-14
(7:40) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 7:36 · DEN 2 · Score 14-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 5:32 · KC 29 · Score 14-17
(5:32) 1-J.Elam 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:26 · DEN 42 · Score 20-17
(1:26) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:19 · DEN 2 · Score 21-17
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 6:04 · KC 3 · Score 21-23
(6:04) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 5:58 · KC 2 · Score 21-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 2:52 · KC 59 · Score 21-30
(2:52) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 2:42 · KC 2 · Score 21-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:32 · KC 28 · Score 21-37
(11:32) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 11:24 · KC 2 · Score 21-38
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 8:08 · KC 53 · Score 21-44
(8:08) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 7:58 · KC 2 · Score 21-45
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:12 · DEN 1 · Score 27-45
(:12) 10-T.Green right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos on 2003-12-07?
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 45-27 in Week 14, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Denver Broncos 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Denver Broncos 14; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 27, Denver Broncos 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q1 9:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q1 3:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 11:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q2 7:40) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q2 1:26) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Droughns (J. Plummer pass) (Q3 6:04) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 2:52) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q4 11:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q4 8:08) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Green (Q4 0:12) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 5:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 65.4% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +13.16 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 69.0% completion, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +14.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+2.00 EPA): (12:41) 16-J.Plummer up the middle to KC 40 for 2 yards (98-E.Hicks)..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 11-1 Now 11-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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