Broncos 17–45 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2004

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

J. Plummer (Denver Broncos), 45.1% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.40 total passing EPA. T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 66.7% completion, +0.80 EPA per dropback, +19.25 total passing EPA.

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

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+5.57 EPA): (8:18) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 18-S.Parker for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 45–17 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 10–28 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Taylen Green
Top passer: Jack Plummer
Biggest EPA play: 6-J.Baker kicks 67 yards from DEN 30 to KC 3. 82-D.Hall for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2004-12-19

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 45–17 on 2004-12-19. Taylen Green posted a game-high +19.25 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	7	3	0	7	0	17
Kansas City Chiefs	14	14	7	10	0	45

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

DEN 30

KC 22

DEN 32

+3KC 9

DEN 48

DEN 18

+3DEN 21

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 15:00TD
Derick Hall
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 30
Score
0-6
6-J.Baker kicks 67 yards from DEN 30 to KC 3. 82-D.Hall for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 14:47XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
0-7
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 4:56TD
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
0-13
(4:56) 27-L.Johnson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 4:49XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
0-14
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:07TD
Ryan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
KC 22
Score
6-14
(:07) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:02XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 9:41TD
EKE. Kennison
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 7
Score
7-20
(9:41) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 9:36XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
7-21
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:12TD
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 32
Score
7-27
(4:12) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:06XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
7-28
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:07FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
KC 9
Score
10-28
(:07) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:18TD
Steven Parker
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 48
Score
10-34
(8:18) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 18-S.Parker for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:11XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
10-35
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:19TD
EKE. Kennison
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 18
Score
10-41
(14:19) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:13XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
10-42
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:38FG
LTL. Tynes
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 21
Score
10-45
(5:38) 1-L.Tynes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:16TD
GHG. Hearst
Points+6
Yard line
KC 4
Score
16-45
(4:16) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:13XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
17-45
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +19.25 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
2E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +10.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
3Steven Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play
4Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
5Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.56 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
6T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
7T. Luke · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
8G. Hearst · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.05 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 (+19.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.

Taylen Green's top snap (+5.57 EPA): (8:18) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 18-S.Parker for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.18 EPA): Jerome Baker — 6-J.Baker kicks 67 yards from DEN 30 to KC 3. 82-D.Hall for 97 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) · 51 dropbacks · 45.1% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -9.40 total EPA
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 24 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.80 EPA/play · +19.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.022	+0.354
Offensive success rate	48.9%	53.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.135	+0.619
Rush EPA/play	+0.139	+0.034
Defensive EPA/play	-0.354	-0.022
Defensive success rate	46.3%	51.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.35 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.35 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +1.97 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +29.05 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 — Derick Hall (Q1 15:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q1 4:56)
Denver Broncos — Ryan Smith (Jack Plummer pass) (Q1 0:07)
Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (Taylen Green pass) (Q2 9:41)
Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q2 4:12)
Kansas City Chiefs — Steven Parker (Taylen Green pass) (Q3 8:18)
Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (Taylen Green pass) (Q4 14:19)
Denver Broncos — G. Hearst (Q4 4:16)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 0:07)
Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q4 5:38)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q1 15:00) — 6-J.Baker kicks 67 yards from DEN 30 to KC 3. 82-D.Hall for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 14:47) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) 27-L.Johnson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 4:49) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 22 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 0:02) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q2 9:41) — (9:41) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 9:36) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 32 (Q2 4:12) — (4:12) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 4:06) — 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 9 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 48 (Q3 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 18-S.Parker for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 8:11) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 18 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:13) — 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 DEN 21 (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) 1-L.Tynes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 4:13) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — 6-J.Baker kicks 67 yards from DEN 30 to KC 3. 82-D.Hall for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.6% · EPA +6.18]
Denver Broncos (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 85-A.Lelie INTERCEPTED by 22-D.McCleon at KC 33. 22-D.McCleon to DEN 44 for 23 yards (66-T.Nalen). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -5.16]
Denver Broncos (Q1 0:07) — (:07) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +4.23]
Denver Broncos (Q1 14:41) — (14:41) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith to DEN 48 for 17 yards (50-K.Mitchell, 42-S.Harts). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +1.25]
Denver Broncos (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) 16-J.Plummer up the middle pushed ob at KC 28 for 22 yards (42-S.Harts). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.10]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — 6-J.Baker kicks 67 yards from DEN 30 to KC 3. 82-D.Hall for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.6% · EPA +6.18]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 18-S.Parker for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.2% · EPA +5.57]
Denver Broncos (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 85-A.Lelie INTERCEPTED by 22-D.McCleon at KC 33. 22-D.McCleon to DEN 44 for 23 yards (66-T.Nalen). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -5.16]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:13) — 6-J.Baker kicks onside 18 yards from DEN 30 to DEN 48. 87-E.Kennison to DEN 12 for 36 yards (45-R.Alexander). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.24]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · DEN 30 · Score 0-6
6-J.Baker kicks 67 yards from DEN 30 to KC 3. 82-D.Hall for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 14:47 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 4:56 · DEN 5 · Score 0-13
(4:56) 27-L.Johnson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 4:49 · DEN 2 · Score 0-14
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 0:07 · KC 22 · Score 6-14
(:07) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 0:02 · KC 2 · Score 7-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 9:41 · DEN 7 · Score 7-20
(9:41) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 9:36 · DEN 2 · Score 7-21
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 4:12 · DEN 32 · Score 7-27
(4:12) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 4:06 · DEN 2 · Score 7-28
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · KC 9 · Score 10-28
(:07) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 8:18 · DEN 48 · Score 10-34
(8:18) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 18-S.Parker for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 8:11 · DEN 2 · Score 10-35
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · DEN 18 · Score 10-41
(14:19) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:13 · DEN 2 · Score 10-42
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 5:38 · DEN 21 · Score 10-45
(5:38) 1-L.Tynes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 4:16 · KC 4 · Score 16-45
(4:16) 20-G.Hearst up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 4:13 · KC 2 · Score 17-45
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-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 Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2004-12-19?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 45-17 in Week 15, 2004.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Kansas City Chiefs 45.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hall (Q1 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q1 4:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 0:07) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q2 9:41) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q2 4:12) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Parker (T. Green pass) (Q3 8:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q4 14:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — G. Hearst (Q4 4:16) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 5:38, 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), 45.1% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.40 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 66.7% completion, +0.80 EPA per dropback, +19.25 total passing EPA.

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

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+5.57 EPA): (8:18) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 18-S.Parker for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W

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