Chiefs 6–9 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2006

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

J. Plummer (Denver Broncos), 53.3% completion, -3.7% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -2.98 total passing EPA. D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 70.8% completion, +9.9% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -5.71 total passing EPA.

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

J. Walker (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.00 EPA): (4:15) 84-J.Walker left end pushed ob at KC 27 for 16 yards (35-L.Walls)..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 9–6 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 3–0 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Johnny Walker Jr.
Top passer: Jack Plummer
Biggest EPA play: (6:39) 11-D.Huard pass short middle to 11-D.Huard to DEN 38 for -4 yards (60-J.Engelberger…
Game date: 2006-09-17

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 9–6 on 2006-09-17, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 3–0 halftime lead. Johnny Walker Jr. posted a game-high +6.43 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 6 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	3	3	0	0	0	6
Denver Broncos	0	3	3	3	0	9

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

+3DEN 11

+3DEN 26

+3KC 5

+3KC 4

+3KC 21

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:09FG
LTL. Tynes
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 11
Score
3-0
(:09) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:34FG
LTL. Tynes
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 26
Score
6-0
(9:34) 1-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:58FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
KC 5
Score
6-3
(:58) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:57FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
KC 4
Score
6-6
(5:57) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
DENDenver Broncos
OT 9:54FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
KC 21
Score
6-9
(9:54) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
2Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
3D. Kircus · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
4Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
6Steven Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7J. Dunn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
8Kisean Johnson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 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

Johnny Walker Jr. — DEN · Receiving

Johnny Walker Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+6.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.29 EPA per play.

Johnny Walker Jr.'s top snap (+3.00 EPA): (4:15) 84-J.Walker left end pushed ob at KC 27 for 16 yards (35-L.Walls).

Biggest single play (-5.39 EPA): D. Huard — (6:39) 11-D.Huard pass short middle to 11-D.Huard to DEN 38 for -4 yards (60-J.Engelberger). FUMBLES (60-J.Engelberger), RECOVERED by DEN-96-M.Myers at DEN 38.

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 · 53.3% completion · -3.7% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -2.98 total EPA
D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +9.9% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -5.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.105	-0.078
Offensive success rate	43.7%	38.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.238	-0.099
Rush EPA/play	-0.155	-0.011
Defensive EPA/play	+0.078	+0.105
Defensive success rate	61.7%	56.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.10, Denver Broncos -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: -0.08 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -6.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, -7.48 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q2 0:09)
Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q3 9:34)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 0:58)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 5:57)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (OT 9:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 26 (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) 1-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q3 0:58) — (:58) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

Overtime: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 21 (OT 9:54) — (9:54) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (OT 12:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass deep right to 84-J.Walker to KC 25 for 24 yards (24-T.Law). [WPA +21.1% · EPA +1.88]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 2-D.Colquitt punts 50 yards to end zone, Center-83-K.Gammon, Touchback. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -0.12]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) 27-L.Johnson right tackle to DEN 6 for no gain (25-N.Ferguson). FUMBLES (25-N.Ferguson), RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Lynch at DEN 6. 47-J.Lynch to DEN 13 for 7 yards (54-B.Waters; 79-K.Sampson). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -4.47]
Denver Broncos (OT 13:46) — (13:46) 26-T.Bell left guard to KC 49 for 20 yards (29-S.Knight). [WPA +13.5% · EPA +1.31]
Denver Broncos (Q3 4:15) — (4:15) 84-J.Walker left end pushed ob at KC 27 for 16 yards (35-L.Walls). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +3.00]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) 11-D.Huard pass short middle to 11-D.Huard to DEN 38 for -4 yards (60-J.Engelberger). FUMBLES (60-J.Engelberger), RECOVERED by DEN-96-M.Myers at DEN 38. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.39]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) 27-L.Johnson right tackle to DEN 6 for no gain (25-N.Ferguson). FUMBLES (25-N.Ferguson), RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Lynch at DEN 6. 47-J.Lynch to DEN 13 for 7 yards (54-B.Waters; 79-K.Sampson). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -4.47]
Denver Broncos (Q2 3:11) — (3:11) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -3.07]
Denver Broncos (Q3 4:15) — (4:15) 84-J.Walker left end pushed ob at KC 27 for 16 yards (35-L.Walls). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +3.00]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · DEN 11 · Score 3-0
(:09) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 9:34 · DEN 26 · Score 6-0
(9:34) 1-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 0:58 · KC 5 · Score 6-3
(:58) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 5:57 · KC 4 · Score 6-6
(5:57) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — OT 9:54 · KC 21 · Score 6-9
(9:54) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

Key takeaways

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

Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Johnny Walker Jr. (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jack Plummer (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos on 2006-09-17?

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 9-6 in Week 2, 2006.

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

Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q5: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Denver Broncos 9.

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

Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 9:34, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 0:58, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 5:57, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (OT 9:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 53.3% completion, -3.7% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -2.98 total passing EPA. D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 70.8% completion, +9.9% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -5.71 total passing EPA.

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

Johnny Walker Jr. (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.00 EPA): (4:15) 84-J.Walker left end pushed ob at KC 27 for 16 yards (35-L.Walls)..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 9-6 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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