Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 23–20 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 3–13 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Floyd
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:53) 22-D.McCluster up the middle to LAC 21 for 4 yards (94-C.Liuget). FUMBLES (94-C.Liu…
- Game date
- 2011-10-31
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23–20 on 2011-10-31. M. Floyd posted a game-high +6.95 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 20 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(9:08) 6-R.Succop 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(3:00) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 89-J.Baldwin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(8:35) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:07) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(8:14) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(6:05) 9-N.Novak 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:47) 9-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(12:03) 26-J.Battle up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. KC J.Gaither reported as eligible receiver.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(7:19) 44-C.Brinkley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 44-C.Brinkley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(5:19) 6-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:08FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 18
- Score
- 0-3
(9:08) 6-R.Succop 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:00TD Johnathan BaldwinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 39
- Score
- 0-9
(3:00) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 89-J.Baldwin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:51XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-10
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:35FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 26
- Score
- 3-10
(8:35) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:07FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 29
- Score
- 3-13
(:07) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:14FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 26
- Score
- 6-13
(8:14) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:05FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 24
- Score
- 9-13
(6:05) 9-N.Novak 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:47FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 8
- Score
- 12-13
(1:47) 9-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:03TD Jordan BattlePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 12-19
(12:03) 26-J.Battle up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. KC J.Gaither reported as eligible receiver.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:01XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 12-20
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:19TD CBC. BrinkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 18-20
(7:19) 44-C.Brinkley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:11Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 20-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 44-C.Brinkley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
OT 5:19FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 20-23
(5:19) 6-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 2P. Crayton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3M. Cassel · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +3.53 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 5Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.64 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 6C. Brinkley · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 7Johnathan Baldwin · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8S. Breaston · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 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. Floyd — LAC · Receiving
M. Floyd posted the highest total EPA (+6.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.
M. Floyd's top snap (+3.33 EPA): (3:46) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd pushed ob at KC 23 for 39 yards (39-B.Carr).
Biggest single play (-4.69 EPA): D. McCluster — (8:53) 22-D.McCluster up the middle to LAC 21 for 4 yards (94-C.Liuget). FUMBLES (94-C.Liuget), RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at LAC 21. 23-Q.Jammer to LAC 21 for no gain (22-D.McCluster). Kansas City
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 51 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.64 total EPA
- M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.052 | -0.058 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.6% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.096 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.325 | -0.412 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.058 | +0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 60.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.05, Kansas City Chiefs -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.05 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.06 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, -5.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, -4.98 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — Johnathan Baldwin (M. Cassel pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Jordan Battle
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Brinkley
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 18 (Q1 9:08) — (9:08) 6-R.Succop 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 39 (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 89-J.Baldwin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 2:51) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 26 (Q2 8:35) — (8:35) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 26 (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 24 (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) 9-N.Novak 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 8 (Q3 1:47) — (1:47) 9-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 8–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 26-J.Battle up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. KC J.Gaither reported as eligible receiver.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 7 (Q4 12:01) — 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 2 (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 44-C.Brinkley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 7:11).
Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (OT 5:19) — (5:19) 6-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 15, RECOVERED by KC-96-A.Studebaker at KC 16. 96-A.Studebaker to KC 15 for -1 yards (17-P.Rivers).
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 9:18) — (9:18) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston to LAC 30 for 17 yards (28-S.Gregory).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle [71-A.Garay] at LAC 28. 32-E.Weddle ran ob at LAC 35 for 7 yards.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 13:01) — (13:01) 5-M.Scifres punts 59 yards to KC 23, Center-47-M.Windt. 22-D.McCluster to KC 29 for 6 yards (82-K.Sperry). PENALTY on KC-93-C.Greenwood, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at KC
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 12-P.Crayton to KC 37 for 19 yards (24-B.Flowers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 22-D.McCluster up the middle to LAC 21 for 4 yards (94-C.Liuget). FUMBLES (94-C.Liuget), RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at LAC 21. 23-Q.Jammer to LAC 21 for no gain (22-D.McCluster). Kansas City
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:04) — (9:04) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lewis at LAC 35. 23-K.Lewis to LAC 25 for 10 yards (24-R.Mathews).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Johnson (92-W.Gilberry) at KC 22. 56-D.Johnson to KC 23 for 1 yard (83-V.Jackson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to KC 18 for 7 yards (47-J.McGraw). FUMBLES (47-J.McGraw), RECOVERED by KC-23-K.Lewis at KC 16. 23-K.Lewis to KC 16 for no gain (85-A.Gates).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 9:08 · LAC 18 · Score 0-3
(9:08) 6-R.Succop 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:00 · LAC 39 · Score 0-9
(3:00) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 89-J.Baldwin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 2:51 · LAC 2 · Score 0-10
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 8:35 · KC 26 · Score 3-10
(8:35) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · LAC 29 · Score 3-13
(:07) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 8:14 · KC 26 · Score 6-13
(8:14) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 6:05 · KC 24 · Score 9-13
(6:05) 9-N.Novak 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 1:47 · KC 8 · Score 12-13
(1:47) 9-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:03 · LAC 1 · Score 12-19
(12:03) 26-J.Battle up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. KC J.Gaither reported as eligible receiver. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 12:01 · LAC 7 · Score 12-20
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:19 · KC 2 · Score 18-20
(7:19) 44-C.Brinkley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 7:11 · KC 2 · Score 20-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 44-C.Brinkley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — OT 5:19 · LAC 12 · Score 20-23
(5:19) 6-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
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. Floyd (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 Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2011-10-31?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 in Week 8, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 9, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 8, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Kansas City Chiefs 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Baldwin (M. Cassel pass) (Q1 3:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Battle (Q4 12:03) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Brinkley (Q4 7:19) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 9:08, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 8:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 8:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 6:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 1:47, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (OT 5:19, 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?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.0% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.64 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.4% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
M. Floyd (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.33 EPA): (3:46) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd pushed ob at KC 23 for 39 yards (39-B.Carr)..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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