Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 48–3 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 3–20 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:09) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 27 for -8 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-…
- Game date
- 2011-09-18
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs 48–3 on 2011-09-18. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +12.94 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 48 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(10:54) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(8:05) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:58) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-T.Scheffler for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hali].
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. PENALTY on KC-99-A.Gordon, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(1:12) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(:06) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. Penalty on KC-39-B.Carr, Defensive Offside, declined.
(1:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(14:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 44-J.Best for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(11:35) 44-J.Best right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(5:11) (No Huddle) 34-K.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:54TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 0-6
(10:54) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:05FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 3-7
(8:05) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 5:58TD TST. SchefflerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 36
- Score
- 3-13
(5:58) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-T.Scheffler for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hali].
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 5:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. PENALTY on KC-99-A.Gordon, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 33
- Score
- 3-17
(1:12) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 10
- Score
- 3-20
(:06) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. Penalty on KC-39-B.Carr, Defensive Offside, declined.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:21TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 3-26
(1:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:17XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:57TD JBJ. BestPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 9
- Score
- 3-33
(14:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 44-J.Best for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-34
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:35TD JBJ. BestPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 3-40
(11:35) 44-J.Best right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-41
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:11TD Kristian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 3-47
(5:11) (No Huddle) 34-K.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-48
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +12.94 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 2T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3J. Best · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.00 EPA/play
- 6D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.96 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
Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing
Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+12.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (+3.87 EPA): (3:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 16-T.Young to KC 29 for 43 yards (23-K.Lewis).
Biggest single play (-5.83 EPA): M. Cassel — (1:09) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 27 for -8 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch) [93-K.Vanden Bosch], RECOVERED by DET-55-S.Tulloch at KC 27. 55-S.Tulloch to KC 23 for 4 yards
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +12.94 total EPA
- M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +4.5% CPOE · -0.76 EPA/play · -18.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.396 | +0.189 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.1% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.752 | +0.362 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.189 | +0.396 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 68.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.40), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.40 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, +17.22 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, -29.31 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Scheffler (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Best (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Best
- Detroit Lions — Kristian Williams
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- 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 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 15 (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 10:50) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q1 8:05) — (8:05) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 36 (Q2 5:58) — (5:58) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-T.Scheffler for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hali].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 5:50); Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q2 0:06).
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 1:21) — (1:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 1:17) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 44-J.Best for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 14:49) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) 44-J.Best right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 11:31) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) (No Huddle) 34-K.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 5:06) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 6-R.Succop 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) 6-R.Donahue punts 38 yards to KC 37, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, fair catch by 21-J.Arenas. PENALTY on KC-53-D.Williams, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at DET 25 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 5:58) — (5:58) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-T.Scheffler for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hali].
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 16. 23-C.Houston ran ob at DET 42 for 26 yards (73-J.Asamoah).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 82-D.Bowe to DET 34 for 18 yards (21-E.Wright).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 27 for -8 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch) [93-K.Vanden Bosch], RECOVERED by DET-55-S.Tulloch at KC 27. 55-S.Tulloch to KC 23 for 4 yards
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 22-D.McCluster to KC 34 for 8 yards (21-E.Wright). FUMBLES (21-E.Wright), RECOVERED by DET-92-C.Avril at KC 18. 92-C.Avril to KC 18 for no ga
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 16. 23-C.Houston ran ob at DET 42 for 26 yards (73-J.Asamoah).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 6-R.Succop 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:54 · KC 15 · Score 0-6
(10:54) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:50 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 8:05 · DET 15 · Score 3-7
(8:05) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 5:58 · KC 36 · Score 3-13
(5:58) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-T.Scheffler for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-T.Hali]. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 5:50 · KC 2 · Score 3-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. PENALTY on KC-99-A.Gordon, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 1:12 · KC 33 · Score 3-17
(1:12) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · KC 10 · Score 3-20
(:06) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. Penalty on KC-39-B.Carr, Defensive Offside, declined. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 1:21 · KC 1 · Score 3-26
(1:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 1:17 · KC 2 · Score 3-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · KC 9 · Score 3-33
(14:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 44-J.Best for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 14:49 · KC 2 · Score 3-34
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:35 · KC 1 · Score 3-40
(11:35) 44-J.Best right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:31 · KC 2 · Score 3-41
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:11 · KC 1 · Score 3-47
(5:11) (No Huddle) 34-K.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:06 · KC 2 · Score 3-48
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
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.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Cassel (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions on 2011-09-18?
The Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs 48-3 in Week 2, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Detroit Lions 13; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Detroit Lions 21; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Detroit Lions 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 10:54) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Scheffler (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 5:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 1:21) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Best (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 14:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Best (Q4 11:35) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Williams (Q4 5:11) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 8:05, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 1:12, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:06, 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?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 53.5% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +12.94 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.0% completion, +4.5% CPOE, -0.76 EPA per dropback, -18.96 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.87 EPA): (3:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 16-T.Young to KC 29 for 43 yards (23-K.Lewis)..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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