Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 34–24 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 7–17 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Holmes
- Top passer
- Taylen Green
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:57) 22-Q.Griffin up the middle to KC 1 for 7 yards (25-G.Wesley). FUMBLES (25-G.Wesley)…
- Game date
- 2004-09-12
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 34–24 on 2004-09-12. P. Holmes posted a game-high +9.66 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(10:53) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
(5:24) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(13:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 22-Q.Griffin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(8:52) 22-Q.Griffin left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(13:00) 1-L.Tynes 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
(11:29) 31-P.Holmes right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
(10:03) 22-Q.Griffin up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(5:59) 31-P.Holmes left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
(13:26) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(2:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on KC, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 10:53TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 6-0
(10:53) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 10:46XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:24FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 25
- Score
- 7-3
(5:24) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:11TD QGQ. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 7-9
(13:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 22-Q.Griffin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:07XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:52TD QGQ. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 25
- Score
- 7-16
(8:52) 22-Q.Griffin left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:44XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 13:00FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 32
- Score
- 10-17
(13:00) 1-L.Tynes 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:29TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 16-17
(11:29) 31-P.Holmes right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:23XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 17-17
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:03TD QGQ. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 47
- Score
- 17-23
(10:03) 22-Q.Griffin up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:54XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 17-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:59TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 33
- Score
- 23-24
(5:59) 31-P.Holmes left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:50XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 24-24
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:26FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 27
- Score
- 24-27
(13:26) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:17TD PHP. HapePoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 24-33
(2:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:12XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 24-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on KC, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +9.66 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2
Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 3A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 4E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 5J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6P. Hape · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 7Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8Duece Watts · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 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
P. Holmes — KC · Rushing
P. Holmes posted the highest total EPA (+9.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
P. Holmes's top snap (+4.05 EPA): (5:59) 31-P.Holmes left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.29 EPA): Q. Griffin — (4:57) 22-Q.Griffin up the middle to KC 1 for 7 yards (25-G.Wesley). FUMBLES (25-G.Wesley), RECOVERED by KC-22-D.McCleon at KC 0. Touchback.
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) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -9.88 total EPA
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.250 | +0.185 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.372 | -0.009 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.023 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.01, Denver Broncos +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +1.90 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -1.15 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
- Denver Broncos — Q. Griffin (Jack Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — Q. Griffin
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Denver Broncos — Q. Griffin
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Denver Broncos — P. Hape (Jack Plummer pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
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 DEN 2 (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 10:46) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 25 (Q1 5:24) — (5:24) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 22-Q.Griffin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 13:07) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 25 (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) 22-Q.Griffin left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 8:44) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q3 13:00) — (13:00) 1-L.Tynes 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) 31-P.Holmes right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 11:23) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 47 (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 22-Q.Griffin up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 9:54) — 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 33 (Q3 5:59) — (5:59) 31-P.Holmes left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 5:50) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 27 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 2:12) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on KC, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) 22-Q.Griffin up the middle to KC 1 for 7 yards (25-G.Wesley). FUMBLES (25-G.Wesley), RECOVERED by KC-22-D.McCleon at KC 0. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 22-Q.Griffin up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:59) — (5:59) 31-P.Holmes left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to KC 27 for 22 yards (21-J.Woods).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:28) — (14:28) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to DEN 18 for 57 yards (56-A.Wilson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) 22-Q.Griffin up the middle to KC 1 for 7 yards (25-G.Wesley). FUMBLES (25-G.Wesley), RECOVERED by KC-22-D.McCleon at KC 0. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 56-M.Beisel at DEN 30. 56-M.Beisel to DEN 31 for -1 yards (88-J.Putzier).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:28) — (14:28) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to DEN 18 for 57 yards (56-A.Wilson).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 2:12) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on KC, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 10:53 · DEN 2 · Score 6-0
(10:53) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 10:46 · DEN 2 · Score 7-0
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 5:24 · KC 25 · Score 7-3
(5:24) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 13:11 · KC 1 · Score 7-9
(13:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 22-Q.Griffin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 13:07 · KC 2 · Score 7-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 8:52 · KC 25 · Score 7-16
(8:52) 22-Q.Griffin left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 8:44 · KC 2 · Score 7-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 13:00 · DEN 32 · Score 10-17
(13:00) 1-L.Tynes 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 11:29 · DEN 4 · Score 16-17
(11:29) 31-P.Holmes right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 11:23 · DEN 2 · Score 17-17
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:03 · KC 47 · Score 17-23
(10:03) 22-Q.Griffin up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:54 · KC 2 · Score 17-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 5:59 · DEN 33 · Score 23-24
(5:59) 31-P.Holmes left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 5:50 · DEN 2 · Score 24-24
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 13:26 · KC 27 · Score 24-27
(13:26) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · KC 2 · Score 24-33
(2:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:12 · KC 2 · Score 24-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on KC, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- P. Holmes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos on 2004-09-12?
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 34-24 in Week 1, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 17, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 10; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 24, Denver Broncos 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q1 10:53) Denver Broncos touchdown — Q. Griffin (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 13:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — Q. Griffin (Q2 8:52) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q3 11:29) Denver Broncos touchdown — Q. Griffin (Q3 10:03) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q3 5:59) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Hape (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 2:17) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 5:24, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 13:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 13:26, 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), 42.1% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.88 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 58.1% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
P. Holmes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.66 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+4.05 EPA): (5:59) 31-P.Holmes left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 0-1 L
Denver Broncos
Now 1-0 W
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