Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 28–20 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 3–21 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Gates
- Top passer
- Taylen Green
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:58) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 20. 25-…
- Game date
- 2005-10-30
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28–20 on 2005-10-30. A. Gates posted a game-high +16.89 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 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(4:35) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:00) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(12:03) 1-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:16) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:35TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 19
- Score
- 0-6
(4:35) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:30XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 15:00TD EPE. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 17
- Score
- 0-13
(15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:56XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:00FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 16
- Score
- 3-14
(2:00) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:31TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 20
- Score
- 3-20
(:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:27XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:50TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 16
- Score
- 9-21
(6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:45XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 10-21
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:03FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 13-21
(12:03) 1-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:18TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 35
- Score
- 13-27
(9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:10XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 13-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:16TD EKE. KennisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 19-28
(2:16) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:12XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 20-28
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +16.89 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 2E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +11.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 3T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +5.26 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7C. Horn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.17 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.07 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
A. Gates — LAC · Receiving
A. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+16.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.69 EPA per play.
A. Gates's top snap (+4.46 EPA): (9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.30 EPA): D. Brees — (3:58) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 20. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 30 for 50 yards (88-E.Parker). PENALTY on KC-69-J.Allen, Personal Foul, 14 yards, enforced at
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) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.26 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 52.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.112 | +0.119 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.182 | -0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.095 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.7% | 57.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +3.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +8.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (Laken Tomlinson pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (Taylen Green pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 4:30) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 14:56) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 20 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 0:27) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 6:45) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 1-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 35 (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 9:10) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 2:12) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:46) — (1:46) 10-T.Green sacked at LAC 22 for -9 yards (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at LAC 22.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 3:58) — (3:58) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 20. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 30 for 50 yards (88-E.Parker). PENALTY on KC-69-J.Allen, Personal Foul, 14 yards, enforced at
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) 27-L.Johnson right tackle to LAC 2 for 1 yard (74-J.Cesaire, 56-S.Merriman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell pushed ob at KC 20 for 17 yards (29-S.Knight).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 4:46) — (4:46) 27-L.Johnson left end pushed ob at LAC 18 for 46 yards (27-B.Jue).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 3:58) — (3:58) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 20. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 30 for 50 yards (88-E.Parker). PENALTY on KC-69-J.Allen, Personal Foul, 14 yards, enforced at
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:46) — (1:46) 10-T.Green sacked at LAC 22 for -9 yards (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at LAC 22.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:35 · KC 19 · Score 0-6
(4:35) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:30 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · KC 17 · Score 0-13
(15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · LAC 16 · Score 3-14
(2:00) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · KC 20 · Score 3-20
(:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · KC 2 · Score 3-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 6:50 · LAC 16 · Score 9-21
(6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 6:45 · LAC 2 · Score 10-21
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 12:03 · LAC 2 · Score 13-21
(12:03) 1-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:18 · KC 35 · Score 13-27
(9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:10 · KC 2 · Score 13-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · LAC 7 · Score 19-28
(2:16) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:12 · LAC 2 · Score 20-28
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2005-10-30?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-20 in Week 8, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 20, Los Angeles Chargers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q1 4:35) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (L. Tomlinson pass) (Q2 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:31) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q3 6:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q4 9:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q4 2:16) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 12:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 66.0% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.26 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.6% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.17 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.46 EPA): (9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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