Broncos 23–24 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2003

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

J. Plummer (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.08 total passing EPA. T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 53.6% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -2.99 total passing EPA.

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

R. Smith (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.02 EPA): (6:37) 80-R.Smith pass to 26-C.Portis pushed ob at KC 8 for 72 yards (25-G.Wesley). J.Plummer handed off to R.Smith on reverse to the right, pass to C.Portis at left hashmark at De.

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 24–23 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 13–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ryan Smith
Top passer: Jack Plummer
Biggest EPA play: (8:45) 4-M.Knorr punts 43 yards to KC 7, Center-83-M.Leach. 82-D.Hall for 93 yards, TOUCHD…
Game date: 2003-10-05

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 24–23 on 2003-10-05, overcoming Denver Broncos's 13–10 halftime lead. Ryan Smith posted a game-high +10.03 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	7	6	7	3	0	23
Kansas City Chiefs	7	3	7	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

DEN 20

+3KC 29

+3KC 11

KC 65

DEN 28

KC 50

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:23TD
DCD. Carswell
Points+6
Yard line
KC 6
Score
6-0
(5:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Carswell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:16XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:15TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 20
Score
7-6
(3:15) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:08XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+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 12:30FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
KC 29
Score
10-7
(12:30) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:55FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
10-10
(5:55) 8-M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:08FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
KC 11
Score
13-10
(:08) 1-J.Elam 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 13:40TD
CPC. Portis
Points+6
Yard line
KC 65
Score
19-10
(13:40) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 13:30XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
20-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:56TD
JMJ. Morton
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 28
Score
20-16
(10:56) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:49XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
20-17
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:21FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
KC 3
Score
23-17
(14:21) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:45TD
Derick Hall
Points+6
Yard line
KC 50
Score
23-23
(8:45) 4-M.Knorr punts 43 yards to KC 7, Center-83-M.Leach. 82-D.Hall for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:20XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
23-24
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).

1Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.03 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
2T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
3Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.02 EPA/play
4S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
5C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
6J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.95 EPA/play
7C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.89 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
8J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.27 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

Ryan Smith — DEN · Receiving

Ryan Smith posted the highest total EPA (+10.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.

Ryan Smith's top snap (+5.02 EPA): (6:37) 80-R.Smith pass to 26-C.Portis pushed ob at KC 8 for 72 yards (25-G.Wesley). J.Plummer handed off to R.Smith on reverse to the right, pass to C.Portis at left hashmark at Den42

Biggest single play (-6.48 EPA): M. Knorr — (8:45) 4-M.Knorr punts 43 yards to KC 7, Center-83-M.Leach. 82-D.Hall for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.08 total EPA
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -2.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.029	+0.017
Offensive success rate	41.5%	45.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.164	-0.090
Rush EPA/play	+0.062	-0.119
Defensive EPA/play	-0.017	-0.029
Defensive success rate	54.8%	58.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.03, Kansas City Chiefs +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +2.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +1.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — D. Carswell (Jack Plummer pass) (Q1 5:23)
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q1 3:15)
Denver Broncos — C. Portis (Q3 13:40)
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Morton (Taylen Green pass) (Q3 10:56)
Kansas City Chiefs — Derick Hall (Q4 8:45)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 12:30)
Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q2 5:55)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 0:08)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 14:21)

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 6 (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Carswell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 5:16) — 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 20 (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 3:08) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 29 (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) 8-M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 11 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 1-J.Elam 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 65 (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 13:30) — 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 28 (Q3 10:56) — (10:56) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 10:49) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 3 (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 50 (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) 4-M.Knorr punts 43 yards to KC 7, Center-83-M.Leach. 82-D.Hall for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 8:20) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) 4-M.Knorr punts 43 yards to KC 7, Center-83-M.Leach. 82-D.Hall for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -34.4% · EPA -6.48]
Denver Broncos (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 1-J.Elam 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. [WPA -24.9% · EPA -2.30]
Denver Broncos (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 16-J.Plummer pass incomplete to 87-E.McCaffrey. [WPA -19.6% · EPA -2.82]
Denver Broncos (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +6.34]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 31-P.Holmes up the middle to DEN 19 for 17 yards (31-K.Herndon). FUMBLES (31-K.Herndon), RECOVERED by DEN-35-L.Walls at DEN 8. 35-L.Walls to DEN 8 for no gain (49-T.Richardson). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -2.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) 4-M.Knorr punts 43 yards to KC 7, Center-83-M.Leach. 82-D.Hall for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -34.4% · EPA -6.48]
Denver Broncos (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +6.34]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 4:15) — (4:15) 9-J.Baker punts 51 yards to DEN 21, Center-83-K.Gammon. 24-D.O'Neal to DEN 27 for 6 yards (55-G.Stills). FUMBLES (55-G.Stills), RECOVERED by KC-55-G.Stills at DEN 25. 55-G.Stills to DEN 25 for [WPA +14.2% · EPA +5.18]
Denver Broncos (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) 80-R.Smith pass to 26-C.Portis pushed ob at KC 8 for 72 yards (25-G.Wesley). J.Plummer handed off to R.Smith on reverse to the right, pass to C.Portis at left hashmark at Den42 [WPA +15.4% · EPA +5.02]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 5:23 · KC 6 · Score 6-0
(5:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Carswell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 5:16 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:15 · DEN 20 · Score 7-6
(3:15) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 3:08 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 12:30 · KC 29 · Score 10-7
(12:30) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 5:55 · DEN 5 · Score 10-10
(5:55) 8-M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · KC 11 · Score 13-10
(:08) 1-J.Elam 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 13:40 · KC 65 · Score 19-10
(13:40) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 13:30 · KC 2 · Score 20-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 10:56 · DEN 28 · Score 20-16
(10:56) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 10:49 · DEN 2 · Score 20-17
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 14:21 · KC 3 · Score 23-17
(14:21) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:45 · KC 50 · Score 23-23
(8:45) 4-M.Knorr punts 43 yards to KC 7, Center-83-M.Leach. 82-D.Hall for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:20 · DEN 2 · Score 23-24
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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Ryan Smith (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2003-10-05?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 24-23 in Week 5, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 6, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Denver Broncos 23, Kansas City Chiefs 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Carswell (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 5:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q1 3:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 13:40) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Morton (T. Green pass) (Q3 10:56) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hall (Q4 8:45) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 12:30, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 5:55, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 14:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.08 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 53.6% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -2.99 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Ryan Smith (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.02 EPA): (6:37) 80-R.Smith pass to 26-C.Portis pushed ob at KC 8 for 72 yards (25-G.Wesley). J.Plummer handed off to R.Smith on reverse to the right, pass to C.Portis at left hashmark at De.

Was Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W

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