Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 20–9 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 3–21 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Laken Tomlinson
- Top passer
- Taylen Green
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:53) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-12-17
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–9 on 2006-12-17. Laken Tomlinson posted a game-high +7.58 total EPA in the rushing.
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 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(9:22) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:06) 1-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(2:53) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:36) 10-T.Green pass incomplete short left to 27-L.Johnson [54-S.Cooper].
(2:26) 1-L.Tynes 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(12:18) 10-N.Kaeding 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(7:03) 1-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(4:41) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:22TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 0-6
(9:22) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:15XP 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.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 13:06FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 27
- Score
- 3-7
(13:06) 1-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:53TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 85
- Score
- 3-13
(2:53) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:41XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:36TD Lonnie Johnson Jr.Points+7
- Yard line
- LAC 78
- Score
- 3-14
(2:36) 10-T.Green pass incomplete short left to 27-L.Johnson [54-S.Cooper].
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 2:26FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 34
- Score
- 6-14
(2:26) 1-L.Tynes 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:18FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 12
- Score
- 6-17
(12:18) 10-N.Kaeding 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 7:03FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 9-17
(7:03) 1-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:41FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 9-20
(4:41) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +7.58 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2
Malik Turner · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +5.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 3V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 4T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5J. Dunn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 6
Steven Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play - 7E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8L. Neal · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 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
Laken Tomlinson — LAC · Rushing
Laken Tomlinson posted the highest total EPA (+7.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
Laken Tomlinson's top snap (+6.46 EPA): (2:53) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -13.32 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 25 dropbacks · 32.0% completion · -22.1% CPOE · -0.76 EPA/play · -18.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.108 | -0.000 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.272 | -0.758 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.018 | +0.351 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.000 | +0.108 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.11 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -9.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -0.01 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 — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
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 15 (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 9:15) — 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. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q2 13:06) — (13:06) 1-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 85 (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 2:41) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 78 (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) 10-T.Green pass incomplete short left to 27-L.Johnson [54-S.Cooper]..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 34 (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) 1-L.Tynes 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) 10-N.Kaeding 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 1-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:21) — (11:21) (Punt formation) 33-M.Turner right end to KC 32 for 25 yards (22-D.Brown).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 9:10) — (9:10) 10-T.Green pass short left intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at KC 44. 59-D.Edwards pushed ob at KC 36 for 8 yards (88-T.Gonzalez). PENALTY on LAC-76-J.Williams, Unnecessar
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at LAC 49. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 39 for 10 yards (41-L.Neal).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez to KC 22 for 19 yards (23-Q.Jammer, 20-M.McCree).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at LAC 49. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 39 for 10 yards (41-L.Neal).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:21) — (11:21) (Punt formation) 33-M.Turner right end to KC 32 for 25 yards (22-D.Brown).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 9:10) — (9:10) 10-T.Green pass short left intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at KC 44. 59-D.Edwards pushed ob at KC 36 for 8 yards (88-T.Gonzalez). PENALTY on LAC-76-J.Williams, Unnecessar
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:22 · KC 15 · Score 0-6
(9:22) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:15 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 13:06 · LAC 27 · Score 3-7
(13:06) 1-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:53 · KC 85 · Score 3-13
(2:53) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:41 · KC 2 · Score 3-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q2 2:36 · LAC 78 · Score 3-14
(2:36) 10-T.Green pass incomplete short left to 27-L.Johnson [54-S.Cooper]. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 2:26 · LAC 34 · Score 6-14
(2:26) 1-L.Tynes 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:18 · KC 12 · Score 6-17
(12:18) 10-N.Kaeding 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 7:03 · LAC 6 · Score 9-17
(7:03) 1-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:41 · KC 4 · Score 9-20
(4:41) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
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.
- Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Taylen Green (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2006-12-17?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-9 in Week 15, 2006.
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 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 9, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 9:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 2:53) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 13:06, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 2:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 12:18, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 7:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 4:41, 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), 46.9% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -13.32 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 32.0% completion, -22.1% CPOE, -0.76 EPA per dropback, -18.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.58 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+6.46 EPA): (2:53) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W
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