Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 31–27 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Tied 21–21 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Taylen Green
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:28) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2005-12-04
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 31–27 on 2005-12-04. Taylen Green posted a game-high +7.50 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(9:28) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(5:56) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(10:10) 27-L.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(3:30) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(1:46) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:26) (Shotgun) 11-B.Van Pelt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(14:55) 80-R.Smith sacked at DEN 9 for -11 yards (sack split by 98-E.Hicks and 29-S.Knight). R.Smith lined up to the left, went in motion to the right, took handoff from J.Plummer to the right and was sacked.
(10:07) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(3:12) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(13:36) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(10:03) 27-L.Johnson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. PENALTY on DEN-47-J.Lynch, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:28TD MAM. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 66
- Score
- 6-0
(9:28) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:14XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 5:56TD Derick HallPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 41
- Score
- 7-6
(5:56) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 5:49XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 10:10TD Lonnie Johnson Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 7-13
(10:10) 27-L.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 10:05XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-14
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 3:30TD MAM. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 13-14
(3:30) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 3:27XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 14-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:46TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 25
- Score
- 14-20
(1:46) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:39XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 14-21
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:26TD BVB. VanPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 7
- Score
- 20-21
(:26) (Shotgun) 11-B.Van Pelt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:22XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 21-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 14:55TD Ryan SmithPoints+7
- Yard line
- KC 80
- Score
- 21-21
(14:55) 80-R.Smith sacked at DEN 9 for -11 yards (sack split by 98-E.Hicks and 29-S.Knight). R.Smith lined up to the left, went in motion to the right, took handoff from J.Plummer to the right and was sacked.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:07FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 16
- Score
- 21-24
(10:07) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:12FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 24-24
(3:12) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:36FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 22
- Score
- 27-24
(13:36) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:03TD Lonnie Johnson Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 27-30
(10:03) 27-L.Johnson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 9:58XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 27-31
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. PENALTY on DEN-47-J.Lynch, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +7.50 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 4M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.27 EPA/play
- 5Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +6.16 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.06 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7Derick Hall · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play
- 8A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.47 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 (+7.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
Taylen Green's top snap (-6.10 EPA): (1:20) 10-T.Green pass intended for 81-C.Horn INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at DEN 28. 27-Da.Williams pushed ob at KC 44 for 28 yards (10-T.Green).
Biggest single play (+6.27 EPA): Jack Plummer — (9:28) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson for 66 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) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.06 total EPA
- Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +7.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.164 | +0.158 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.7% | 57.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.142 | +0.268 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.092 | +0.099 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.158 | -0.164 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.9% | 45.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.16, Kansas City Chiefs +0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.16 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.16 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +12.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +13.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson (Jack Plummer pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Derick Hall (Taylen Green pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr.
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Van
- Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
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 66 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 9:14) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 41 (Q1 5:56) — (5:56) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 5:49) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 10:10) — (10:10) 27-L.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 10:05) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 3:27) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 25 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 1:39) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 11-B.Van Pelt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 0:22) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 80 (Q3 14:55); Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 27-L.Johnson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 1 (Q4 9:58).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) 10-T.Green pass intended for 81-C.Horn INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at DEN 28. 27-Da.Williams pushed ob at KC 44 for 28 yards (10-T.Green).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:56) — (5:56) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 2:25) — (2:25) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at KC 0. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to KC 17 for 56 yards (23-P.Surtain).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 2:25) — (2:25) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at KC 0. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) 10-T.Green pass intended for 81-C.Horn INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at DEN 28. 27-Da.Williams pushed ob at KC 44 for 28 yards (10-T.Green).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to KC 17 for 56 yards (23-P.Surtain).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 9:28 · KC 66 · Score 6-0
(9:28) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 9:14 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 5:56 · DEN 41 · Score 7-6
(5:56) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 5:49 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 10:10 · DEN 1 · Score 7-13
(10:10) 27-L.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 10:05 · DEN 2 · Score 7-14
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 3:30 · KC 1 · Score 13-14
(3:30) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 3:27 · KC 2 · Score 14-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:46 · DEN 25 · Score 14-20
(1:46) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:39 · DEN 2 · Score 14-21
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · KC 7 · Score 20-21
(:26) (Shotgun) 11-B.Van Pelt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · KC 2 · Score 21-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q3 14:55 · KC 80 · Score 21-21
(14:55) 80-R.Smith sacked at DEN 9 for -11 yards (sack split by 98-E.Hicks and 29-S.Knight). R.Smith lined up to the left, went in motion to the right, took handoff from J.Plummer to the right and was - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 10:07 · DEN 16 · Score 21-24
(10:07) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 3:12 · KC 4 · Score 24-24
(3:12) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 13:36 · KC 22 · Score 27-24
(13:36) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:03 · DEN 4 · Score 27-30
(10:03) 27-L.Johnson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:58 · DEN 1 · Score 27-31
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-48-E.Perry, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. PENALTY on DEN-47-J.Lynch, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- 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 2005-12-04?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 31-27 in Week 13, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 10, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Denver Broncos 27, Kansas City Chiefs 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 9:28) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hall (T. Green pass) (Q1 5:56) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q2 10:10) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (Q2 3:30) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q2 1:46) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Van (Q2 0:26) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q4 10:03) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 10:07, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 3:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 13:36, 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), 60.0% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.06 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 57.1% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +7.50 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 +7.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-6.10 EPA): (1:20) 10-T.Green pass intended for 81-C.Horn INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at DEN 28. 27-Da.Williams pushed ob at KC 44 for 28 yards (10-T.Green)..
Was Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 9-2 Now 9-3 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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