Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 43–14 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 7–28 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:43) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 40 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-27-P.Oliver at …
- Game date
- 2009-11-29
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43–14 on 2009-11-29. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +21.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 43 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(4:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-59-J.Belcher, Defensive Holding, declined.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(10:53) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 11-C.Chambers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(10:09) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:43) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 40 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-27-P.Oliver at KC 40. 27-P.Oliver for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:02) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(9:49) 25-J.Charles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(4:32) 10-N.Kaeding 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:15) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass incomplete short middle. PENALTY on KC-7-M.Cassel, Intentional Grounding, 9 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(5:11) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:19TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 19
- Score
- 0-6
(4:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-59-J.Belcher, Defensive Holding, declined.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:13XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 10:53TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 6-7
(10:53) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 11-C.Chambers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 10:46XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:09TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 7-13
(10:09) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:05XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:58TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-20
(2:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:52XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:43TD POP. OliverPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 49
- Score
- 7-27
(2:43) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 40 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-27-P.Oliver at KC 40. 27-P.Oliver for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:32XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 13:02TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 7-34
(13:02) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:58XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-35
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:49TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 13-35
(9:49) 25-J.Charles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:45XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-35
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:32FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 37
- Score
- 14-38
(4:32) 10-N.Kaeding 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 13:15Safety MCM. CasselPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 91
- Score
- 14-40
(13:15) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass incomplete short middle. PENALTY on KC-7-M.Cassel, Intentional Grounding, 9 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:11FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 5
- Score
- 14-43
(5:11) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +21.69 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +12.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 3C. Chambers · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.45 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 5J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 6D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7B. Volek · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 8V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.84 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
Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing
Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+21.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.97 EPA): (10:18) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd to KC 1 for 53 yards (24-B.Flowers).
Biggest single play (-8.06 EPA): M. Cassel — (2:43) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 40 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-27-P.Oliver at KC 40. 27-P.Oliver for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -2.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.36 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +16.1% CPOE · +0.70 EPA/play · +21.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.178 | +0.180 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 54.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.122 | +0.719 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.518 | -0.328 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.180 | +0.178 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.9% | 52.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -13.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +15.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Chambers (M. Cassel pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — P. Oliver
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q1 4:19); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 4:13) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 11-C.Chambers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 10:46) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 10:05) — 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 15 (Q2 2:58) — (2:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 2:52) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 49 (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 40 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-27-P.Oliver at KC 40. 27-P.Oliver for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 2:32) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 13:02) — (13:02) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 12:58) — 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 4 (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) 25-J.Charles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 9:45) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 37 (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) 10-N.Kaeding 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 5–0. Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 91 (Q4 13:15); Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd to KC 1 for 53 yards (24-B.Flowers).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) 25-J.Charles right end to LAC 39 for 7 yards (23-Q.Jammer, 27-P.Oliver). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-59-B.Siler at LAC 39. 59-B.Siler to LAC 39 for no gain (76-B.Albert).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 11-C.Chambers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 40 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-27-P.Oliver at KC 40. 27-P.Oliver for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-59-J.Belcher, Defensive Holding, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 40 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-27-P.Oliver at KC 40. 27-P.Oliver for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel Aborted. 64-R.Niswanger FUMBLES at KC 10, RECOVERED by LAC-52-L.English at KC 10. 52-L.English to KC 10 for no gain (7-M.Cassel).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) 21-L.Tomlinson right end to KC 1 for no gain (24-B.Flowers). FUMBLES (24-B.Flowers), RECOVERED by KC-24-B.Flowers at KC 4. San Diego challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Tim
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 25-J.Charles to LAC 31 for 49 yards (23-Q.Jammer).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:19 · KC 19 · Score 0-6
(4:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-59-J.Belcher, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:13 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 10:53 · LAC 7 · Score 6-7
(10:53) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 11-C.Chambers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 10:46 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:09 · KC 1 · Score 7-13
(10:09) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:05 · KC 2 · Score 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:58 · KC 15 · Score 7-20
(2:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:52 · KC 2 · Score 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:43 · LAC 49 · Score 7-27
(2:43) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 40 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-27-P.Oliver at KC 40. 27-P.Oliver for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:32 · KC 2 · Score 7-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 13:02 · KC 3 · Score 7-34
(13:02) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 12:58 · KC 2 · Score 7-35
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:49 · LAC 4 · Score 13-35
(9:49) 25-J.Charles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:45 · LAC 2 · Score 14-35
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 4:32 · KC 37 · Score 14-38
(4:32) 10-N.Kaeding 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 13:15 · LAC 91 · Score 14-40
(13:15) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass incomplete short middle. PENALTY on KC-7-M.Cassel, Intentional Grounding, 9 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 5:11 · KC 5 · Score 14-43
(5:11) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2009-11-29?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43-14 in Week 12, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 5; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Los Angeles Chargers 43.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 4:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Chambers (M. Cassel pass) (Q2 10:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 10:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 2:58) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Oliver (Q2 2:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 13:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q3 9:49) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 4:32, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 5:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.8% completion, -2.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.36 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 67.7% completion, +16.1% CPOE, +0.70 EPA per dropback, +21.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.97 EPA): (10:18) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd to KC 1 for 53 yards (24-B.Flowers)..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
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