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NFL · Week 7 · October 22, 2006 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2006 Week 7 Recap

Chiefs defeat Chargers 30–27 in Week 7

T.Gonzalez led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 27–30 Week 7 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 27 4–2
Final 27–30
Kansas City Chiefs 30 3–3 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
27–30
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 6–20 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Gonzalez
Game date
October 22, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Laken Tomlinson
    Laken Tomlinson 6 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 9 REC · 63 YDS · 1 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • K.McCardell 4 REC · 51 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • T.Gonzalez 6 REC · 138 YDS +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Kennison 2 REC · 30 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Lonnie Johnson Jr.
    Lonnie Johnson Jr. 28 CAR · 132 YDS · 2 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers06714027
Kansas City Chiefs14673030

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 6:25TD
    KWKole Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 11
    Score
    0-6

    (6:25) 11-D.Huard pass to 84-K.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 6:21XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    0-7

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 3:23TD
    EKE. Kennison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 21
    Score
    0-13

    (3:23) 11-D.Huard pass to 87-E.Kennison for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 3:17XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    0-14

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 14:56FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 21
    Score
    3-14

    (14:56) 10-N.Kaeding 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 11:12TD
    Lonnie Johnson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 5:12FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 13
    Score
    6-20

    (5:12) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 9:32TD
    AGA. Gates

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    12-20

    (9:32) 17-P.Rivers pass to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 9:29XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    13-20

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 1:37TD
    Lonnie Johnson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    13-26

    (1:37) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 1:32XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    13-27

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 13:23TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 37
    Score
    19-27

    (13:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 13:16XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    20-27

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  14. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 5:15TD
    BMB. Manumaleuna

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  15. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 5:10XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    27-27

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  16. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 0:11FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 35
    Score
    27-30

    (:11) 1-L.Tynes 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  2. 2Laken TomlinsonLaken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  4. 4E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
  5. 5Lonnie Johnson Jr.Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  7. 7E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
  8. 8Philip RiversPhilip 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 RiversPhilip 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.

StatLos Angeles ChargersKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.008-0.004
Offensive success rate45.2%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 rate57.5%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) (Q1 6:25)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (D. Huard pass) (Q1 3:23)
  • Lonnie Johnson Jr.Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q2 11:12)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 9:32)
  • Lonnie Johnson Jr.Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q3 1:37)
  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 13:23)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — B. Manumaleuna (Laken Tomlinson pass) (Q4 5:15)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 14:56)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 5:12)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q4 0:11)
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). [WPA -18.5% · EPA -4.73]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 1-L.Tynes 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. [WPA +16.7% · EPA +1.35]
  • 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. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.01]
  • 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. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.57]
  • 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). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -3.68]
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. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +6.60]
  • 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. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.01]
  • 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). [WPA -18.5% · EPA -4.73]
  • 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. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +4.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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