Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 35–17 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 0–21 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 ya…
- Game date
- 2012-09-16
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35–17 on 2012-09-16. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +10.73 total EPA in the passing.
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 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(2:07) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(12:34) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Glenn.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat, 5 yds. into end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(7:36) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at KC 42, crossing to middle. Cut back from left at KC20 to end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline, in coverage, at BUF 5.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(1:14) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, along sideline.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 2:07TD CSC. SpillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 17
- Score
- 0-6
(2:07) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 2:01XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:34TD CSC. SpillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 5
- Score
- 0-13
(12:34) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Glenn.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:29XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:33TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 10
- Score
- 0-20
(3:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat, 5 yds. into end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:29XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:36FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 3-21
(7:36) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:45TD RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 49
- Score
- 3-27
(5:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at KC 42, crossing to middle. Cut back from left at KC20 to end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:35XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 4:05TD LML. McKelvinPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 57
- Score
- 3-34
(4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 3:46XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-35
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:32TD DBD. BowePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 33
- Score
- 9-35
(6:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline, in coverage, at BUF 5.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:26XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-35
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 1:14TD DBD. BowePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 16-35
(1:14) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, along sideline.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 1:10XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-35
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +10.73 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.28 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +6.66 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 5C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 6S. Draughn · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7K. Boss · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
- 8
Johnathan Baldwin · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 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
R. Fitzpatrick — BUF · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+10.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+5.77 EPA): (5:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at KC 42, crossing to middle. Cut back from left at KC20 to end zone.
Biggest single play (-5.95 EPA): D. Colquitt — (4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 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) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.48 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 22 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -9.0% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +10.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.150 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.010 | +0.488 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.090 | +0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.150 | +0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.07 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.15 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, +11.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, -6.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller
- Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller
- Buffalo Bills — Sean Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick
- Buffalo Bills — L. McKelvin
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q1 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 2:01) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Glenn.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 12:29) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat, 5 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 3:29) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the BUF 15 (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 49 (Q3 5:45); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 5:35) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 57 (Q3 4:05) — (4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 3:46) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 33 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline, in coverage, at BUF 5.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 6:26) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, along sideline.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:10) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:45) — (:45) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (50-N.Barnett). FUMBLES (50-N.Barnett), RECOVERED by BUF-43-B.Scott at BUF -1. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and th
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) (No Huddle) 25-J.Charles right guard to KC 29 for -5 yards (99-M.Dareus, 95-K.Williams).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 38 for -3 yards (92-A.Carrington). FUMBLES (92-A.Carrington) [92-A.Carrington], RECOVERED by BUF-94-M.Williams at KC 43. 94-M.Williams to KC 43 for no gain (74-E.Winston
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith ran ob at KC 37 for 16 yards. Caught along sideline at KC 37.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:05) — (4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at KC 42, crossing to middle. Cut back from left at KC20 to end zone.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:45) — (:45) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (50-N.Barnett). FUMBLES (50-N.Barnett), RECOVERED by BUF-43-B.Scott at BUF -1. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and th
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 38 for -3 yards (92-A.Carrington). FUMBLES (92-A.Carrington) [92-A.Carrington], RECOVERED by BUF-94-M.Williams at KC 43. 94-M.Williams to KC 43 for no gain (74-E.Winston
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 2:07 · KC 17 · Score 0-6
(2:07) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 2:01 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 12:34 · KC 5 · Score 0-13
(12:34) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Glenn. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 12:29 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 3:33 · KC 10 · Score 0-20
(3:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat, 5 yds. into end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 3:29 · KC 2 · Score 0-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 7:36 · BUF 15 · Score 3-21
(7:36) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 5:45 · KC 49 · Score 3-27
(5:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at KC 42, crossing to middle. Cut back from left at KC20 to end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 5:35 · KC 2 · Score 3-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 4:05 · BUF 57 · Score 3-34
(4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 3:46 · KC 2 · Score 3-35
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · BUF 33 · Score 9-35
(6:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline, in coverage, at BUF 5. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:26 · BUF 2 · Score 10-35
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · BUF 2 · Score 16-35
(1:14) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, along sideline. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · BUF 2 · Score 17-35
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills on 2012-09-16?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-17 in Week 2, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Buffalo Bills 14; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 17, Buffalo Bills 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (Q1 2:07) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (Q2 12:34) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 3:33) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q3 5:45) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McKelvin (Q3 4:05) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 6:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 1:14) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q3 7:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 46.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.48 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 45.5% completion, -9.0% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +10.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (5:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at KC 42, crossing to middle. Cut back from left at KC20 to end zone..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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