Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 27–24 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 6–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Charles
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:32) 25-J.Charles left end for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-09-23
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New Orleans Saints 27–24 on 2012-09-23, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 10–6 halftime lead. J. Charles posted a game-high +7.33 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 27 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(12:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:56) 6-R.Succop 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(15:00) 5-G.Hartley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:46) 6-R.Succop 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(13:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 1
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(5:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 6
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(5:32) 25-J.Charles left end for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(13:45) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(9:16) 6-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston). The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(:08) 6-R.Succop 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(6:32) 6-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:23TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 9
- Score
- 0-6
(12:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:18XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 4:56FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 3-7
(4:56) 6-R.Succop 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 15:00FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 22
- Score
- 3-10
(15:00) 5-G.Hartley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:46FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 27
- Score
- 6-10
(4:46) 6-R.Succop 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 6-16
(13:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 1
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:10XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 6-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:41TD JCJ. CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 6
- Score
- 6-23
(5:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 6
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:36XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 6-24
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:32TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 91
- Score
- 12-24
(5:32) 25-J.Charles left end for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:18XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-24
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 13:45FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 16-24
(13:45) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 9:16FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 19-24
(9:16) 6-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:40Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- KC 93
- Score
- 21-24
(5:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston). The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:08FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 24-24
(:08) 6-R.Succop 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
OT 6:32FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 27-24
(6:32) 6-R.Succop 31 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).
- 1J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +7.33 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5
Johnathan Baldwin · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 6J. Collins · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 7P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.08 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
J. Charles — KC · Rushing
J. Charles posted the highest total EPA (+7.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
J. Charles's top snap (+7.29 EPA): (5:32) 25-J.Charles left end for 91 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) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.42 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.096 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.115 | -0.071 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.093 | -0.149 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.096 | +0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.01 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, -1.45 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, -7.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Collins (D. Brees pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q1 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 12:18) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) 6-R.Succop 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 5-G.Hartley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q2 4:46) — (4:46) 6-R.Succop 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 13:14) — (13:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 1; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 13:10) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 6; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 5:36) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NO 91 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 25-J.Charles left end for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 5:18) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 11–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q4 13:45) — (13:45) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 6-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the KC 93 (Q4 5:40); Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 6-R.Succop 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (OT 6:32) — (6:32) 6-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 10:40) — (10:40) 25-J.Charles right tackle to NO 41 for 3 yards (50-C.Lofton).
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 25-J.Charles to KC 48 for 9 yards (50-C.Lofton). Pass 3, YAC 6
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass incomplete short right to 15-S.Breaston (41-R.Harper).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe to NO 39 for 7 yards (24-C.White). Pass 4, YAC 3
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe pushed ob at NO 27 for 9 yards (21-P.Robinson). Pass 7, YAC 2
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 25-J.Charles left end for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at KC 35. 33-J.Greer to KC 7 for 28 yards (76-B.Albert).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 2:43) — (2:43) 9-D.Brees pass deep left intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Routt at KC 0. 26-S.Routt to KC 32 for 32 yards (9-D.Brees).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 14:57) — (14:57) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 22-D.McCluster to KC 19 for 3 yards (33-J.Greer). New Orleans challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-M.Cassel pass short
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 12:23 · KC 9 · Score 0-6
(12:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 12:18 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 4:56 · NO 6 · Score 3-7
(4:56) 6-R.Succop 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · KC 22 · Score 3-10
(15:00) 5-G.Hartley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 4:46 · NO 27 · Score 6-10
(4:46) 6-R.Succop 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 13:14 · KC 1 · Score 6-16
(13:14) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 1 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 13:10 · KC 2 · Score 6-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:41 · KC 6 · Score 6-23
(5:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 6 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 5:36 · KC 2 · Score 6-24
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 5:32 · NO 91 · Score 12-24
(5:32) 25-J.Charles left end for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 5:18 · NO 2 · Score 13-24
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 13:45 · NO 16 · Score 16-24
(13:45) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 9:16 · NO 20 · Score 19-24
(9:16) 6-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 5:40 · KC 93 · Score 21-24
(5:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (50-J.Houston). The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · NO 25 · Score 24-24
(:08) 6-R.Succop 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — OT 6:32 · NO 13 · Score 27-24
(6:32) 6-R.Succop 31 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.
- J. Charles (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Cassel (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints on 2012-09-23?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New Orleans Saints 27-24 in Week 3, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 11, New Orleans Saints 0; Q5: Kansas City Chiefs 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 27, New Orleans Saints 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q1 12:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q3 13:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Collins (D. Brees pass) (Q3 5:41) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q3 5:32) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 4:56, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 4:46, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q4 13:45, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q4 9:16, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (OT 6:32, 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 Orleans Saints?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 55.3% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.42 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 48.8% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints?
J. Charles (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.33 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+7.29 EPA): (5:32) 25-J.Charles left end for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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