Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 22–17 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–9 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Cassel
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:56) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 39-B.…
- Game date
- 2011-10-02
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 22–17 on 2011-10-02. M. Cassel posted a game-high +10.01 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(7:21) 6-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(1:53) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 19-D.Aromashodu for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
(5:18) 6-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:01) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(9:18) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
(5:23) 6-R.Succop 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:12) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(14:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Illegal Contact, declined.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:55) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 84-M.Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 7:21FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 22
- Score
- 0-3
(7:21) 6-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:53TD DAD. AromashoduPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 34
- Score
- 6-3
(1:53) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 19-D.Aromashodu for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:47XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:18FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 7-6
(5:18) 6-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:01FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 33
- Score
- 7-9
(:01) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:18FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 10-9
(9:18) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:23FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 36
- Score
- 10-12
(5:23) 6-R.Succop 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:12FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 10-15
(:12) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:01TD DBD. BowePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 52
- Score
- 10-21
(14:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Illegal Contact, declined.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 13:51XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-22
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:55TD MJM. JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 16-22
(5:55) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 84-M.Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:50XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 17-22
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Cassel · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +10.01 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3S. Breaston · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 4D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 6D. Aromashodu · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 7M. Jenkins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 8K. Colbert · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 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
M. Cassel — KC · Passing
M. Cassel posted the highest total EPA (+10.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
M. Cassel's top snap (+4.56 EPA): (14:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Illegal Contact, declined.
Biggest single play (-4.59 EPA): D. McNabb — (7:56) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Carr at KC 21. 39-B.Carr to KC 35 for 14 yards (5-D.McNabb).
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 · 50.0% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.01 total EPA
- D. McNabb (Minnesota Vikings) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.278 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.102 | -0.255 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.048 | -0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.01, Kansas City Chiefs +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +3.74 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +0.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Aromashodu (D. McNabb pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Jenkins (D. McNabb pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 6-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 34 (Q1 1:53); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 1:47) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q2 5:18) — (5:18) 6-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 33 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 36 (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) 6-R.Succop 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q3 0:12) — (:12) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 52 (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Illegal Contact, declined.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 13:51) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 84-M.Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 5:50) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete deep left to 81-V.Shiancoe. Penalty on MIN-71-P.Loadholt, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Carr at KC 21. 39-B.Carr to KC 35 for 14 yards (5-D.McNabb).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:09) — (13:09) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph pushed ob at KC 44 for 41 yards (23-K.Lewis).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:47) — (7:47) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 15-S.Breaston to MIN 23 for 42 yards (25-Ty.Johnson) [92-R.Ayodele].
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Illegal Contact, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Carr at KC 21. 39-B.Carr to KC 35 for 14 yards (5-D.McNabb).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 87-B.Berrian to KC 17 for 20 yards (42-S.Piscitelli).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:53) — (1:53) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 19-D.Aromashodu for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 7:21 · MIN 22 · Score 0-3
(7:21) 6-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 1:53 · KC 34 · Score 6-3
(1:53) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 19-D.Aromashodu for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 1:47 · KC 2 · Score 7-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 5:18 · MIN 6 · Score 7-6
(5:18) 6-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · MIN 33 · Score 7-9
(:01) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 9:18 · KC 15 · Score 10-9
(9:18) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 5:23 · MIN 36 · Score 10-12
(5:23) 6-R.Succop 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 0:12 · MIN 4 · Score 10-15
(:12) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:01 · MIN 52 · Score 10-21
(14:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Illegal Contact, declined. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 13:51 · MIN 2 · Score 10-22
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:55 · KC 1 · Score 16-22
(5:55) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 84-M.Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:50 · KC 2 · Score 17-22
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2011-10-02?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 22-17 in Week 4, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 17, Kansas City Chiefs 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Aromashodu (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 1:53) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 14:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Jenkins (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 5:55) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 7:21, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 5:18, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 9:18, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q3 5:23, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q3 0:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.01 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Minnesota Vikings), 52.9% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.61 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.56 EPA): (14:01) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Illegal Contact, declined..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
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