Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 37–7 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 20–0 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-10-25
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 37–7 on 2009-10-25. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +15.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 37 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(7:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hali].
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:31) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(9:52) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:06) 10-N.Kaeding 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(9:54) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:40) 10-N.Kaeding 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(9:21) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 22-J.Hester, Center-43-T.Gafford, RECOVERED by LAC-22-J.Hester at KC -1. TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:36TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 6-0
(7:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hali].
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:32XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:31TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 10
- Score
- 13-0
(1:31) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:23XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 14-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:52FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 17-0
(9:52) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:06FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 21
- Score
- 20-0
(:06) 10-N.Kaeding 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:54TD DBD. BowePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 20-6
(9:54) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:48XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 20-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:56TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 58
- Score
- 26-7
(5:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:45XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 27-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:40FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 30-7
(11:40) 10-N.Kaeding 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:21TD DCD. ColquittPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 70
- Score
- 36-7
(9:21) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 22-J.Hester, Center-43-T.Gafford, RECOVERED by LAC-22-J.Hester at KC -1. TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:13XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 37-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point 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 · +15.56 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 4Barrington Wade · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.25 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 (+15.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+6.35 EPA): (5:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 58 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) · 35 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -15.6% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -17.79 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +15.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | -0.365 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 36.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.458 | -0.519 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.334 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.365 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.5% | 59.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.36 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, -31.06 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +4.51 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 — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Colquitt
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- 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 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q1 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hali].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 7:32) — 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 10 (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 1:23) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 2 (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 21 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 10-N.Kaeding 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 9:48) — 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 58 (Q3 5:56) — (5:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 5:45) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 1 (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) 10-N.Kaeding 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 70 (Q4 9:21) — (9:21) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 22-J.Hester, Center-43-T.Gafford, RECOVERED by LAC-22-J.Hester at KC -1. TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 9:13) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) 7-M.Cassel up the middle to KC 41 for no gain (74-J.Cesaire). KC-64-R.Niswanger was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle pushed ob at KC 44 for 36 yards (30-M.Brown).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to KC 31 for 51 yards (47-J.McGraw).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) 43-D.Sproles up the middle to KC 21 for 6 yards (39-B.Carr).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass right to 83-V.Jackson to KC 29 for 51 yards (23-M.Richardson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 5:56) — (5:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:21) — (9:21) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 22-J.Hester, Center-43-T.Gafford, RECOVERED by LAC-22-J.Hester at KC -1. TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right intended for 83-M.Bradley INTERCEPTED by 27-P.Oliver at KC 36. 27-P.Oliver pushed ob at KC 2 for 34 yards (74-W.Smith).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 89-S.Ryan INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Dobbins at LAC 36. 51-T.Dobbins to LAC 49 for 13 yards (74-W.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 7:36 · KC 3 · Score 6-0
(7:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hali]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 7:32 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 1:31 · KC 10 · Score 13-0
(1:31) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:23 · KC 2 · Score 14-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 9:52 · KC 2 · Score 17-0
(9:52) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · KC 21 · Score 20-0
(:06) 10-N.Kaeding 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:54 · LAC 7 · Score 20-6
(9:54) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:48 · LAC 2 · Score 20-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 5:56 · KC 58 · Score 26-7
(5:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 5:45 · KC 2 · Score 27-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 11:40 · KC 1 · Score 30-7
(11:40) 10-N.Kaeding 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:21 · LAC 70 · Score 36-7
(9:21) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 22-J.Hester, Center-43-T.Gafford, RECOVERED by LAC-22-J.Hester at KC -1. TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:13 · KC 2 · Score 37-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point 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.
- M. Cassel (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2009-10-25?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 37-7 in Week 7, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 37, Kansas City Chiefs 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 7:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 1:31) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 9:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 5:56) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Colquitt (Q4 9:21) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 9:52, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 11:40, 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?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 28.6% completion, -15.6% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -17.79 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.9% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +15.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+6.35 EPA): (5:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
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