Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 34–3 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 3–10 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bowe
- Top passer
- T. Palko
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass short middle intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERC…
- Game date
- 2011-11-21
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 34–3 on 2011-11-21. D. Bowe posted a game-high +7.33 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(1:34) 6-R.Succop 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(4:25) (Shotgun) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-Do.Washington]. NE 12-Brady 26th straight regular season game with a TD pass, extends Patriots record. NE 87-Gronkowski longest reception of his career. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:14) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(10:35) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(9:43) 2-D.Colquitt punts 56 yards to NE 28, Center-43-T.Gafford. 11-J.Edelman for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(1:06) 34-S.Vereen left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 34-Vereen 1st NFL TD.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 1:34FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 3-0
(1:34) 6-R.Succop 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:25TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 52
- Score
- 3-6
(4:25) (Shotgun) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-Do.Washington]. NE 12-Brady 26th straight regular season game with a TD pass, extends Patriots record. NE 87-Gronkowski longest reception of his career. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:18XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:14FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 3-10
(:14) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:35TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 19
- Score
- 3-16
(10:35) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:27XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:43TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 84
- Score
- 3-23
(9:43) 2-D.Colquitt punts 56 yards to NE 28, Center-43-T.Gafford. 11-J.Edelman for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:24XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:03FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 3-27
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:06TD SVS. VereenPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 3-33
(1:06) 34-S.Vereen left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 34-Vereen 1st NFL TD.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:01XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-34
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 2R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 3S. Vereen · New England Patriots · Rushing · +5.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +2.33 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 7T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 8A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 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 (+7.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.
D. Bowe's top snap (+3.40 EPA): (7:51) (Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass short right to 82-D.Bowe to NE 36 for 9 yards (27-A.Molden).
Biggest single play (-5.54 EPA): T. Palko — (10:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass short middle intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 26-P.Adams at NE 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
T. Palko led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Palko (Kansas City Chiefs) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +2.6% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -12.15 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.268 | +0.104 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.7% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.304 | +0.073 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.098 | +0.166 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.104 | +0.268 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 64.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.27 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -22.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +8.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman
- New England Patriots — S. Vereen
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NE 8 (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 6-R.Succop 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 52 (Q2 4:25); New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 4:18) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 3 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 10:27) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 84 (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) 2-D.Colquitt punts 56 yards to NE 28, Center-43-T.Gafford. 11-J.Edelman for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 9:24) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 1 (Q3 0:03) — (:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) 34-S.Vereen left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 34-Vereen 1st NFL TD.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 1:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass deep left intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Arrington [50-R.Ninkovich] at NE 18. 24-K.Arrington to NE 46 for 28 yards (20-T.Jones).
- New England Patriots (Q2 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-Do.Washington]. NE 12-Brady 26th straight regular season game with a TD
- New England Patriots (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at KC 30 for 0 yards (92-W.Gilberry). FUMBLES (92-W.Gilberry) [92-W.Gilberry], RECOVERED by KC-97-A.Bailey at KC 27. 97-A.Bailey to KC 27 for no gain (76-S.Vollmer)
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 13:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe ran ob at NE 41 for 28 yards.
- New England Patriots (Q1 1:30) — 6-R.Succop kicks onside 9 yards from KC 35 to KC 44, downed by KC-93-C.Greenwood. Penalty on KC-93-C.Greenwood, Illegal Touch Kick, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass short middle intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 26-P.Adams at NE 0. Touchback.
- New England Patriots (Q2 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-Do.Washington]. NE 12-Brady 26th straight regular season game with a TD
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:56) — (4:56) 4-T.Palko pass short left intended for 89-J.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Arrington at NE 33. 24-K.Arrington to NE 49 for 16 yards (45-L.Pope).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass deep left intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Arrington [50-R.Ninkovich] at NE 18. 24-K.Arrington to NE 46 for 28 yards (20-T.Jones).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 1:34 · NE 8 · Score 3-0
(1:34) 6-R.Succop 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:25 · KC 52 · Score 3-6
(4:25) (Shotgun) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-Do.Washington]. NE 12-Brady 26th straight regular season game with a TD - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:18 · KC 2 · Score 3-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · KC 3 · Score 3-10
(:14) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 10:35 · KC 19 · Score 3-16
(10:35) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:27 · KC 2 · Score 3-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 9:43 · NE 84 · Score 3-23
(9:43) 2-D.Colquitt punts 56 yards to NE 28, Center-43-T.Gafford. 11-J.Edelman for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 9:24 · KC 2 · Score 3-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 0:03 · KC 1 · Score 3-27
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 1:06 · KC 4 · Score 3-33
(1:06) 34-S.Vereen left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 34-Vereen 1st NFL TD. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · KC 2 · Score 3-34
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots on 2011-11-21?
The New England Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 34-3 in Week 11, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, New England Patriots 17; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 3, New England Patriots 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 4:25) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 10:35) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (Q3 9:43) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Vereen (Q4 1:06) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 1:34, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
T. Palko (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.0% completion, +2.6% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -12.15 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 46.9% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
D. Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.40 EPA): (7:51) (Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass short right to 82-D.Bowe to NE 36 for 9 yards (27-A.Molden)..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
New England Patriots
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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