Chiefs 20–27 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2004

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints?

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.1% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.42 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 42.9% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.30 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints?

J. Horn (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.09 EPA): (5:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 38, Run 4.

Quick answer

Winner: New Orleans Saints
Final score: New Orleans Saints 27–20 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 13–14 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jimmy Horn Jr.
Top passer: Taylen Green
Biggest EPA play: (5:34) 10-T.Green pass intended for 80-J.Morton INTERCEPTED by 43-M.McKenzie at NO 20. 43-…
Game date: 2004-11-14

Game summary

The New Orleans Saints beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27–20 on 2004-11-14. Jimmy Horn Jr. posted a game-high +13.24 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	10	3	0	7	0	20
New Orleans Saints	0	14	3	10	0	27

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

NO 21

KC 13

+3NO 26

+3KC 21

+3KC 20

KC 42

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 12:54TD
EKE. Kennison
Points+6
Yard line
NO 21
Score
6-0
(12:54) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 12:49XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
7-0
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:30FG
LTL. Tynes
Points+3
Yard line
NO 5
Score
10-0
(2:30) 1-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 15:00TD
ABA. Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
10-6
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:54XP
JCJ. Carney
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
10-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:47TD
DMD. McAllister
Points+6
Yard line
KC 13
Score
10-13
(9:47) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:41XP
JCJ. Carney
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
10-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:09FG
LTL. Tynes
Points+3
Yard line
NO 26
Score
13-14
(6:09) 1-L.Tynes 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:11FG
JCJ. Carney
Points+3
Yard line
KC 21
Score
13-17
(10:11) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:46FG
JCJ. Carney
Points+3
Yard line
KC 20
Score
13-20
(13:46) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:11TD
DBD. Blaylock
Points+6
Yard line
NO 3
Score
19-20
(8:11) 23-D.Blaylock right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:07XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
20-20
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:35TD
Jimmy Horn Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
KC 42
Score
20-26
(5:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 38, Run 4
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:28XP
JCJ. Carney
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
20-27
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +13.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
2E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +11.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
3D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +7.51 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
4A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +6.30 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
5T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
6J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
7D. Blaylock · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +5.14 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8M. Karney · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.43 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

Jimmy Horn Jr. — NO · Receiving

Jimmy Horn Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+13.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.65 EPA per play.

Jimmy Horn Jr.'s top snap (+4.09 EPA): (5:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 38, Run 4

Biggest single play (-4.21 EPA): Taylen Green — (5:34) 10-T.Green pass intended for 80-J.Morton INTERCEPTED by 43-M.McKenzie at NO 20. 43-M.McKenzie to NO 34 for 14 yards (87-E.Kennison).

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) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.42 total EPA
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	+0.074	+0.137
Offensive success rate	52.8%	48.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.029	+0.164
Rush EPA/play	+0.085	+0.248
Defensive EPA/play	-0.137	-0.074
Defensive success rate	51.9%	47.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: +0.14 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +6.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +10.81 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (Taylen Green pass) (Q1 12:54)
New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks (Q2 15:00)
New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister (Q2 9:47)
Kansas City Chiefs — D. Blaylock (Q4 8:11)
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 5:35)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q1 2:30)
Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q2 6:09)
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q3 10:11)
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q4 13:46)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NO 21 (Q1 12:54) — (12:54) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 12:49) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) 1-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 14:54) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the KC 13 (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 9:41) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 26 (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) 1-L.Tynes 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the KC 21 (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the KC 20 (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 23-D.Blaylock right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 8:07) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the KC 42 (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 38, Run 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 5:28) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New Orleans Saints (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 38, Run 4 [WPA +21.6% · EPA +4.09]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) 10-T.Green pass intended for 23-D.Blaylock INTERCEPTED by 56-O.Ruff at NO 4. 56-O.Ruff to NO 4 for no gain (81-C.Horn). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -3.69]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 4:33) — (4:33) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 40. 25-G.Wesley to KC 42 for 2 yards (83-D.Stallworth). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -3.80]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:34) — (5:34) 10-T.Green pass intended for 80-J.Morton INTERCEPTED by 43-M.McKenzie at NO 20. 43-M.McKenzie to NO 34 for 14 yards (87-E.Kennison). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.21]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton to NO 35 for 3 yards (20-J.Bellamy). Pass 1, Run 2 [WPA -13.9% · EPA -1.08]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:34) — (5:34) 10-T.Green pass intended for 80-J.Morton INTERCEPTED by 43-M.McKenzie at NO 20. 43-M.McKenzie to NO 34 for 14 yards (87-E.Kennison). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.21]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 38, Run 4 [WPA +21.6% · EPA +4.09]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 11:09) — (11:09) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton to NO 15 for 21 yards (35-F.Brown). FUMBLES (35-F.Brown), RECOVERED by NO-20-J.Bellamy at NO 15. 20-J.Bellamy to NO 23 for 8 yards (23-D.Blaylock). Pass 18, Run [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.06]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 4:33) — (4:33) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 40. 25-G.Wesley to KC 42 for 2 yards (83-D.Stallworth). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -3.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 12:54 · NO 21 · Score 6-0
(12:54) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 12:49 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 2:30 · NO 5 · Score 10-0
(2:30) 1-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · KC 1 · Score 10-6
(15:00) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · KC 2 · Score 10-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 9:47 · KC 13 · Score 10-13
(9:47) 26-D.McAllister left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 9:41 · KC 2 · Score 10-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 6:09 · NO 26 · Score 13-14
(6:09) 1-L.Tynes 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 10:11 · KC 21 · Score 13-17
(10:11) 3-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:46 · KC 20 · Score 13-20
(13:46) 3-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:11 · NO 3 · Score 19-20
(8:11) 23-D.Blaylock right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:07 · NO 2 · Score 20-20
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:35 · KC 42 · Score 20-26
(5:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 38, Run 4
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:28 · KC 2 · Score 20-27
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints on 2004-11-14?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-20 in Week 10, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 10, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 20, New Orleans Saints 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q1 12:54) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q2 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 9:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Blaylock (Q4 8:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 5:35) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 2:30, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 6:09, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 10:11, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 13:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints?

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.1% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.42 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 42.9% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.30 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints?

Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.09 EPA): (5:35) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 38, Run 4.

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L

New Orleans Saints

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W

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