Chiefs 14–38 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2008

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

R. White (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.09 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.74 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 38–14 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 7–24 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ricky White III
Top passer: T. Thigpen
Biggest EPA play: (1:07) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Ho…
Game date: 2008-09-21

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38–14 on 2008-09-21. Ricky White III posted a game-high +13.09 total EPA in the receiving.

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	7	7	0	0	14
Atlanta Falcons	14	10	7	7	0	38

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

KC 70

+3KC 9

ATL 15

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:26TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
KC 4
Score
0-6
(3:26) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:20XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:16TD
Ricky White III
Points+6
Yard line
KC 70
Score
0-13
(:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:07XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
0-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:19FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
KC 9
Score
0-17
(9:19) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:16TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
0-23
(2:16) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:11XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
0-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:08TD
DBD. Bowe
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
6-24
(:08) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:03XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:01TD
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
13-24
(10:01) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:49XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
14-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:19TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
KC 2
Score
14-30
(5:19) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:13XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
14-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:07TD
CHC. Houston
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 93
Score
14-37
(1:07) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at KC 10. 23-C.Houston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:01XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
14-38
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +13.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.95 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
3D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
4Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.54 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
5T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
6J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
7J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8M. Hagans · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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

Ricky White III — ATL · Receiving

Ricky White III posted the highest total EPA (+13.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.62 EPA per play.

Ricky White III's top snap (+6.74 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.08 EPA): T. Thigpen — (1:07) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at KC 10. 23-C.Houston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

T. Thigpen led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -26.5% CPOE · -0.47 EPA/play · -18.29 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 20 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +8.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.163	+0.141
Offensive success rate	42.9%	52.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.469	+0.448
Rush EPA/play	-0.038	+0.008
Defensive EPA/play	-0.141	+0.163
Defensive success rate	47.9%	57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: -0.16 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +10.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, -14.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q1 3:26)
Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 0:16)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q2 2:16)
Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (T. Thigpen pass) (Q2 0:08)
Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q3 10:01)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q3 5:19)
Atlanta Falcons — C. Houston (Q4 1:07)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam (Q2 9:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 3:20) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 70 (Q1 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 0:07) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 9 (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 2:11) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:03) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 10:01) — (10:01) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 9:49) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 5:13) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 93 (Q4 1:07); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 1:01) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +6.74]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 4:34) — (4:34) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 32-J.Norwood to KC 9 for 30 yards (55-P.Thomas). Penalty on KC, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.11]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short right intended for 81-D.Darling INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Grimes at ATL 35. 20-B.Grimes to KC 40 for 25 yards (54-B.Waters). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -5.79]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:44) — (6:44) 33-M.Turner left tackle to ATL 46 for 38 yards (39-B.Carr). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.54]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass deep left intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman at KC 34. 26-E.Coleman to KC 18 for 16 yards (85-W.Franklin). [WPA -5.4% · EPA -4.19]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at KC 10. 23-C.Houston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -7.08]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +6.74]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short right intended for 81-D.Darling INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Grimes at ATL 35. 20-B.Grimes to KC 40 for 25 yards (54-B.Waters). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -5.79]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:51) — (8:51) 2-D.Colquitt punts 43 yards to ATL 43, Center-51-J.Darche. 81-A.Jennings MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by KC-53-D.Williams at ATL 41. [WPA +1.7% · EPA +4.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:26 · KC 4 · Score 0-6
(3:26) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 3:20 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:16 · KC 70 · Score 0-13
(:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:07 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 9:19 · KC 9 · Score 0-17
(9:19) 1-J.Elam 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:16 · KC 1 · Score 0-23
(2:16) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 2:11 · KC 2 · Score 0-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · ATL 15 · Score 6-24
(:08) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:03 · ATL 2 · Score 7-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 10:01 · ATL 1 · Score 13-24
(10:01) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:49 · ATL 2 · Score 14-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 5:19 · KC 2 · Score 14-30
(5:19) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 5:13 · KC 2 · Score 14-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:07 · ATL 93 · Score 14-37
(1:07) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at KC 10. 23-C.Houston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · KC 2 · Score 14-38
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Key takeaways

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

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Thigpen (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons on 2008-09-21?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-14 in Week 3, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Atlanta Falcons 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q1 3:26) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 0:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 2:16) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (T. Thigpen pass) (Q2 0:08) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q3 10:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q3 5:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Houston (Q4 1:07) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q2 9:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

T. Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs), 35.9% completion, -26.5% CPOE, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -18.29 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 60.0% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +8.95 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.09 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.74 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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