Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 25–20 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 21–19 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bowe
- Top passer
- D. Huard
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:13) (Shotgun) 12-B.Croyle pass short middle intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 5…
- Game date
- 2007-12-23
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs 25–20 on 2007-12-23, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 21–19 halftime lead. D. Bowe posted a game-high +12.27 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
 Detroit Lions | 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(2:08) 45-T.Duckett right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:38) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 82-C.Fitzsimmons, Center-51-J.Darche, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
(10:25) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(9:13) (Shotgun) 12-B.Croyle pass short middle intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 53-P.Lenon at DET 39. 53-P.Lenon for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-12-B.Croyle, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(3:38) 26-J.Battle left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:27) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 69-J.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:23) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 34-K.Jones to DET 26 for 6 yards (20-B.Sapp). DET-34-K.Jones was injured during the play. He is Out.
(8:39) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:28.)
(:48) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. Penalty on KC-49-B.Pollard, Defensive Offside, declined.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:08TD TDT. DuckettPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 11
- Score
- 0-6
(2:08) 45-T.Duckett right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:38Safety DCD. ColquittPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 76
- Score
- 0-9
(:38) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 82-C.Fitzsimmons, Center-51-J.Darche, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 10:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 28
- Score
- 0-12
(10:25) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:13TD PLP. LenonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 45
- Score
- 0-18
(9:13) (Shotgun) 12-B.Croyle pass short middle intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 53-P.Lenon at DET 39. 53-P.Lenon for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-12-B.Croyle, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-19
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 3:38TD Jordan BattlePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 6-19
(3:38) 26-J.Battle left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 3:33XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-19
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:27TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 13-19
(:27) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 69-J.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:23XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-19
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:23TD Keandre JonesPoints+7
- Yard line
- KC 80
- Score
- 14-19
(:23) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 34-K.Jones to DET 26 for 6 yards (20-B.Sapp). DET-34-K.Jones was injured during the play. He is Out.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:39FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 14-22
(8:39) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 13:36TD DBD. BowePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 34
- Score
- 20-22
(13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:28.)
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:48FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 29
- Score
- 20-25
(:48) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. Penalty on KC-49-B.Pollard, Defensive Offside, declined.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +12.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 2D. Huard · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +10.23 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.65 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4T. Duckett · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 5
Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 6T. Duckett · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7
Steven Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 8S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 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
D. Bowe — KC · Receiving
D. Bowe posted the highest total EPA (+12.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.
D. Bowe's top snap (+6.35 EPA): (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:28.)
Biggest single play (-9.57 EPA): B. Croyle — (9:13) (Shotgun) 12-B.Croyle pass short middle intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 53-P.Lenon at DET 39. 53-P.Lenon for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-12-B.Croyle, Low Block, 15 yards, enfor
Quarterback report card
D. Huard led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.23 total EPA
- J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 21 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -5.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.049 | -0.019 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.255 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.019 | +0.049 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.05, Detroit Lions -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -1.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -4.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — T. Duckett
- Detroit Lions — P. Lenon
- Kansas City Chiefs — Jordan Battle
- Kansas City Chiefs — Jonathan Allen (D. Huard pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (D. Huard pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 9–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 45-T.Duckett right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 2:03) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 76 (Q1 0:38) — (:38) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 82-C.Fitzsimmons, Center-51-J.Darche, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 21–10. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the KC 28 (Q2 10:25) — (10:25) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q2 9:13); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 9:00) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 3:38) — (3:38) 26-J.Battle left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:33) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 69-J.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:23) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 80 (Q2 0:23).
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the KC 1 (Q3 8:39) — (8:39) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 34 (Q4 13:36); Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the KC 29 (Q4 0:48).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:28.)
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass incomplete deep right to 82-D.Bowe.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass short middle to 21-K.Smith to KC 49 for 7 yards. Lateral to 18-S.Parker to DET 30 for 21 yards (23-K.Smith).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez to KC 34 for 27 yards (24-G.Blue). DET-53-P.Lenon was injured during the play.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) 45-T.Duckett left tackle to KC 9 for 53 yards (56-D.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) (Shotgun) 12-B.Croyle pass short middle intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 53-P.Lenon at DET 39. 53-P.Lenon for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-12-B.Croyle, Low Block, 15 yards, enfor
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:28.)
- Detroit Lions (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) 45-T.Duckett left tackle to KC 9 for 53 yards (56-D.Johnson).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass short middle to 82-D.Bowe to DET 25 for 10 yards (42-G.Alexander). PENALTY on DET-21-T.Fisher, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at DET 35 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 2:08 · KC 11 · Score 0-6
(2:08) 45-T.Duckett right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 2:03 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q1 0:38 · DET 76 · Score 0-9
(:38) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 82-C.Fitzsimmons, Center-51-J.Darche, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 10:25 · KC 28 · Score 0-12
(10:25) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 9:13 · DET 45 · Score 0-18
(9:13) (Shotgun) 12-B.Croyle pass short middle intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 53-P.Lenon at DET 39. 53-P.Lenon for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-12-B.Croyle, Low Block, 15 yards, enfor - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 9:00 · KC 2 · Score 0-19
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 3:38 · DET 3 · Score 6-19
(3:38) 26-J.Battle left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 3:33 · DET 2 · Score 7-19
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · DET 1 · Score 13-19
(:27) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 69-J.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · DET 2 · Score 14-19
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 0:23 · KC 80 · Score 14-19
(:23) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 34-K.Jones to DET 26 for 6 yards (20-B.Sapp). DET-34-K.Jones was injured during the play. He is Out. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 8:39 · KC 1 · Score 14-22
(8:39) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 13:36 · DET 34 · Score 20-22
(13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:28.) - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:48 · KC 29 · Score 20-25
(:48) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. Penalty on KC-49-B.Pollard, Defensive Offside, declined.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Huard (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions on 2007-12-23?
The Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs 25-20 in Week 16, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Detroit Lions 9; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 21, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 20, Detroit Lions 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 2:08) Detroit Lions touchdown — P. Lenon (Q2 9:13) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Battle (Q2 3:38) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Allen (D. Huard pass) (Q2 0:27) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (D. Huard pass) (Q4 13:36) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 10:25, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 8:39, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 0:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions?
D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 55.8% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.23 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 42.9% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -5.36 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions?
D. Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.35 EPA): (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:28.).
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Detroit Lions won 25-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
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