Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 30–27 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 6–20 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Gonzalez
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-10-22
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30–27 on 2006-10-22. T. Gonzalez posted a game-high +8.78 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 27 | |
| 14 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 2

Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 3
A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 4
E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play - 5

Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 6
K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 7
E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play - 8
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.11 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.06 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
T. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving
T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+8.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.46 EPA per play.
T. Gonzalez's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (12:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez to LAC 16 for 57 yards (59-D.Edwards, 51-T.Dobbins). LAC-95-S.Phillips was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (+6.60 EPA): Philip Rivers — (13:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.11 total EPA
D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.008 | -0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.091 | +0.020 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.165 | +0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.004 | -0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.01, Kansas City Chiefs -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.00 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, -0.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +0.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Kansas City Chiefs — Kole Wilson (D. Huard pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (D. Huard pass) 
Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) 
Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. 
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Philip Rivers pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — B. Manumaleuna (Laken Tomlinson pass)
Field goals
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 11-D.Huard pass to 84-K.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 6:21) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 21 (Q1 3:23) — (3:23) 11-D.Huard pass to 87-E.Kennison for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 3:17) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 21 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 10-N.Kaeding 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q2 11:12); Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 13 (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 9:32) — (9:32) 17-P.Rivers pass to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 9:29) — 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 1 (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 1:32) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 37 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 13:16) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 5:15) — (5:15) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. L.Tomlinson took handoff, ran right and passed.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 5:10) — 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 35 (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 1-L.Tynes 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 11-D.Huard sacked at KC 20 for -9 yards (92-M.Harris). FUMBLES (92-M.Harris), RECOVERED by LAC-93-L.Castillo at KC 23. 93-L.Castillo to KC 23 for no gain (79-K.Sampson).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 1-L.Tynes 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) 21-L.Tomlinson left end to LAC 37 for -1 yards (23-P.Surtain). FUMBLES (23-P.Surtain), RECOVERED by KC-69-J.Allen at LAC 37. 69-J.Allen ran ob at LAC 37 for no gain.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete to 87-K.McCardell. PENALTY on KC-24-T.Law, Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards, enforced at KC 18 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass intended for 88-E.Parker INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at LAC 40. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 11 for 29 yards (88-E.Parker).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) 21-L.Tomlinson left end to LAC 37 for -1 yards (23-P.Surtain). FUMBLES (23-P.Surtain), RECOVERED by KC-69-J.Allen at LAC 37. 69-J.Allen ran ob at LAC 37 for no gain.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 11-D.Huard sacked at KC 20 for -9 yards (92-M.Harris). FUMBLES (92-M.Harris), RECOVERED by LAC-93-L.Castillo at KC 23. 93-L.Castillo to KC 23 for no gain (79-K.Sampson).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez to LAC 16 for 57 yards (59-D.Edwards, 51-T.Dobbins). LAC-95-S.Phillips was injured during the play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 6:25 · LAC 11 · Score 0-6
(6:25) 11-D.Huard pass to 84-K.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 6:21 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:23 · LAC 21 · Score 0-13
(3:23) 11-D.Huard pass to 87-E.Kennison for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 3:17 · LAC 2 · Score 0-14
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · KC 21 · Score 3-14
(14:56) 10-N.Kaeding 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 11:12 · LAC 11 · Score 3-20
(11:12) 27-L.Johnson left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-76-J.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 5:12 · KC 13 · Score 6-20
(5:12) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 9:32 · KC 1 · Score 12-20
(9:32) 17-P.Rivers pass to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 9:29 · KC 2 · Score 13-20
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:37 · LAC 1 · Score 13-26
(1:37) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 1:32 · LAC 2 · Score 13-27
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:23 · KC 37 · Score 19-27
(13:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 13:16 · KC 2 · Score 20-27
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:15 · KC 1 · Score 26-27
(5:15) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. L.Tomlinson took handoff, ran right and passed.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:10 · KC 2 · Score 27-27
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · LAC 35 · Score 27-30
(:11) 1-L.Tynes 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
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.
- T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2006-10-22?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27 in Week 7, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, Kansas City Chiefs 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Wilson (D. Huard pass) (Q1 6:25) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Kennison (D. Huard pass) (Q1 3:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q2 11:12) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 9:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q3 1:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 13:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — B. Manumaleuna (L. Tomlinson pass) (Q4 5:15) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 5:12, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 50.0% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.11 total passing EPA. D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.7% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (12:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez to LAC 16 for 57 yards (59-D.Edwards, 51-T.Dobbins). LAC-95-S.Phillips was injured during the play..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W