Lions 17–45 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2003

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?

J. Harrington (Detroit Lions), 55.6% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.58 total passing EPA. T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 74.1% completion, +0.96 EPA per dropback, +25.83 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+6.16 EPA): (2:22) 10-T.Green pass to 23-D.Blaylock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 45–17 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 10–28 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Taylen Green
Top passer: Jax Harrington
Biggest EPA play: (2:22) 10-T.Green pass to 23-D.Blaylock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2003-12-14

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Detroit Lions 45–17 on 2003-12-14. Taylen Green posted a game-high +25.83 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	—	—	T
Detroit Lions	0	10	7	0	0	17
Kansas City Chiefs	14	14	17	0	0	45

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

DET 27

DET 14

DET 9

+3KC 11

DET 63

KC 8

+3DET 17

DET 9

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 6:58TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
DET 27
Score
0-6
(6:58) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 6:54XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:47TD
PHP. Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
DET 14
Score
0-13
(2:47) 31-P.Holmes left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:41XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:13TD
PHP. Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
DET 9
Score
0-20
(12:13) 31-P.Holmes left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:08XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-21
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:43FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 11
Score
3-21
(3:43) 4-J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:22TD
DBD. Blaylock
Points+6
Yard line
DET 63
Score
3-27
(2:22) 10-T.Green pass to 23-D.Blaylock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:11XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
3-28
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:22TD
AHA. Hakim
Points+6
Yard line
KC 8
Score
9-28
(:22) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:18XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
10-28
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:35TD
PHP. Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
10-34
(10:35) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:30XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
10-35
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:36FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
DET 17
Score
10-38
(7:36) 8-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:57TD
SBS. Bryson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
16-38
(3:57) 24-S.Bryson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:54XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
17-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:07TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
DET 9
Score
17-44
(1:07) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:02XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
17-45
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +25.83 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
2A. Hakim · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
3T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
4P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +7.27 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
5D. Blaylock · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
6Jax Harrington · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.58 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
7E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
8S. Bryson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.62 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.20 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 (+25.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.

Taylen Green's top snap (+6.16 EPA): (2:22) 10-T.Green pass to 23-D.Blaylock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jax Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.58 total EPA
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 27 dropbacks · 74.1% completion · +0.96 EPA/play · +25.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.093	+0.451
Offensive success rate	50.0%	64.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.127	+0.696
Rush EPA/play	+0.061	+0.245
Defensive EPA/play	-0.451	-0.093
Defensive success rate	35.9%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.45 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: +0.09 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.45 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +7.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +35.19 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) (Q1 6:58)
Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q1 2:47)
Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q2 12:13)
Kansas City Chiefs — D. Blaylock (Taylen Green pass) (Q2 2:22)
Detroit Lions — A. Hakim (Jax Harrington pass) (Q2 0:22)
Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q3 10:35)
Detroit Lions — S. Bryson (Q3 3:57)
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q3 1:07)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 3:43)
Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q3 7:36)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 27 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 6:54) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) 31-P.Holmes left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 2:41) — 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. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) 31-P.Holmes left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 12:08) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the KC 11 (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 4-J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 63 (Q2 2:22) — (2:22) 10-T.Green pass to 23-D.Blaylock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 2:11) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 0:18) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 10:30) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) 8-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) 24-S.Bryson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 3:54) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q3 1:07) — (1:07) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 1:02) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 30-C.Schlesinger INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Mitchell at KC 47. 50-K.Mitchell to KC 50 for 3 yards (51-D.Raiola). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.58]
Detroit Lions (Q1 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks pushed ob at DET 49 for 12 yards (21-J.Woods). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.13]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +3.83]
Detroit Lions (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) PENALTY on DET-57-J.Littleton, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at KC 38 - No Play. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -0.35]
Detroit Lions (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) 3-J.Harrington pass incomplete to 86-M.Ricks. [WPA -4.3% · EPA -1.90]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:22) — (2:22) 10-T.Green pass to 23-D.Blaylock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.6% · EPA +6.16]
Detroit Lions (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 30-C.Schlesinger INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Mitchell at KC 47. 50-K.Mitchell to KC 50 for 3 yards (51-D.Raiola). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.58]
Detroit Lions (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.5% · EPA +4.36]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +3.83]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 6:58 · DET 27 · Score 0-6
(6:58) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 6:54 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 2:47 · DET 14 · Score 0-13
(2:47) 31-P.Holmes left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 2:41 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:13 · DET 9 · Score 0-20
(12:13) 31-P.Holmes left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:08 · DET 2 · Score 0-21
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 3:43 · KC 11 · Score 3-21
(3:43) 4-J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:22 · DET 63 · Score 3-27
(2:22) 10-T.Green pass to 23-D.Blaylock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 2:11 · DET 2 · Score 3-28
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · KC 8 · Score 9-28
(:22) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · KC 2 · Score 10-28
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 10:35 · DET 3 · Score 10-34
(10:35) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 10:30 · DET 2 · Score 10-35
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 7:36 · DET 17 · Score 10-38
(7:36) 8-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:57 · KC 1 · Score 16-38
(3:57) 24-S.Bryson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 3:54 · KC 2 · Score 17-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:07 · DET 9 · Score 17-44
(1:07) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 1:02 · DET 2 · Score 17-45
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.

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.
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2003-12-14?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Detroit Lions 45-17 in Week 15, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Kansas City Chiefs 17; Final: Detroit Lions 17, Kansas City Chiefs 45.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q1 6:58) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q1 2:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q2 12:13) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Blaylock (T. Green pass) (Q2 2:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Hakim (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 0:22) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q3 10:35) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. Bryson (Q3 3:57) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q3 1:07) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 3:43, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 7:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 55.6% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.58 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 74.1% completion, +0.96 EPA per dropback, +25.83 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+6.16 EPA): (2:22) 10-T.Green pass to 23-D.Blaylock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W

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