Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 37–20 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 27–6 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:59) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 81-T.Moeaki INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler at K…
- Game date
- 2012-09-30
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 37–20 on 2012-09-30. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +7.30 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 17 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 37 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(10:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 11-E.Royal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(6:29) 9-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:32) 44-J.Battle right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:13) 9-N.Novak 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:22) 25-J.Charles left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(2:59) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 81-T.Moeaki INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler at KC 21. 56-D.Butler for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:48) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(7:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 44-J.Battle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(2:00) 9-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:08TD ERE. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 6-0
(10:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 11-E.Royal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:04XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:29FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 6
- Score
- 10-0
(6:29) 9-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 5:32TD Jordan BattlePoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 16-0
(5:32) 44-J.Battle right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 5:28XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 17-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:13FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 29
- Score
- 20-0
(8:13) 9-N.Novak 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:22TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 37
- Score
- 20-6
(5:22) 25-J.Charles left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:59TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 85
- Score
- 26-6
(2:59) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 81-T.Moeaki INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler at KC 21. 56-D.Butler for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:51XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 27-6
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:48TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 13
- Score
- 27-12
(8:48) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:40XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 27-13
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:59TD Jordan BattlePoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 33-13
(7:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 44-J.Battle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:54XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 34-13
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:37TD DBD. BowePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 29
- Score
- 34-19
(5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:29XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 34-20
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:00FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 27
- Score
- 37-20
(2:00) 9-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.30 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 3Jordan Battle · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4Ronnie Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 5J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6S. Breaston · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 7R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8S. Draughn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 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
Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing
Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+7.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (-4.07 EPA): (7:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-R.Meachem INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers at KC 14. 24-B.Flowers to KC 15 for 1 yard (12-R.Meachem).
Biggest single play (-6.77 EPA): M. Cassel — (2:59) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 81-T.Moeaki INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler at KC 21. 56-D.Butler for 21 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) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.6% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.84 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +15.9% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +7.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.088 | -0.173 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.243 | -0.200 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.414 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.173 | -0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.17 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, -15.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +7.07 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Royal (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Jordan Battle
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
- Los Angeles Chargers — Darien Butler
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (M. Cassel pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Jordan Battle (Philip Rivers pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 11-E.Royal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 10:04) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 6 (Q1 6:29) — (6:29) 9-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 5:32) — (5:32) 44-J.Battle right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 5:28) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 29 (Q2 8:13) — (8:13) 9-N.Novak 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 37 (Q2 5:22); Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 85 (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 81-T.Moeaki INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler at KC 21. 56-D.Butler for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 2:51) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 13 (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 8:40) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 44-J.Battle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 7:54) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 29 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 5:29) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 27 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at KC 49. 32-E.Weddle to KC 28 for 21 yards (22-D.McCluster).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 80-M.Floyd to KC 22 for 27 yards (27-A.Elam). Kansas City challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers p
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) 25-J.Charles left tackle to KC 12 for -4 yards (94-C.Liuget). FUMBLES (94-C.Liuget), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at KC 5. 95-S.Phillips to KC 5 for no gain (81-T.Moeaki).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to 85-A.Gates. PENALTY on KC-29-E.Berry, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 38 - No Play.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 13. 20-A.Cason ran ob at LAC 44 for 31 yards (71-J.Allen). PENALTY on LAC-56-D.Butler, Unnecessa
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 81-T.Moeaki INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler at KC 21. 56-D.Butler for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at KC 49. 32-E.Weddle to KC 28 for 21 yards (22-D.McCluster).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) 25-J.Charles left tackle to KC 12 for -4 yards (94-C.Liuget). FUMBLES (94-C.Liuget), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at KC 5. 95-S.Phillips to KC 5 for no gain (81-T.Moeaki).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 8:09) — (8:09) 25-J.Charles right tackle to KC 21 for 1 yard (92-V.Martin). FUMBLES (92-V.Martin), RECOVERED by LAC-94-C.Liuget at KC 28. 94-C.Liuget to KC 28 for no gain (25-J.Charles).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:08 · KC 4 · Score 6-0
(10:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 11-E.Royal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:04 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 6:29 · KC 6 · Score 10-0
(6:29) 9-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 5:32 · KC 1 · Score 16-0
(5:32) 44-J.Battle right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 5:28 · KC 2 · Score 17-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 8:13 · KC 29 · Score 20-0
(8:13) 9-N.Novak 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 5:22 · LAC 37 · Score 20-6
(5:22) 25-J.Charles left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:59 · LAC 85 · Score 26-6
(2:59) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 81-T.Moeaki INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler at KC 21. 56-D.Butler for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:51 · KC 2 · Score 27-6
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 8:48 · LAC 13 · Score 27-12
(8:48) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 8:40 · LAC 2 · Score 27-13
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:59 · KC 4 · Score 33-13
(7:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 44-J.Battle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:54 · KC 2 · Score 34-13
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · LAC 29 · Score 34-19
(5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 5:29 · LAC 2 · Score 34-20
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · KC 27 · Score 37-20
(2:00) 9-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Cassel (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2012-09-30?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 37-20 in Week 4, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 37, Kansas City Chiefs 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 10:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Battle (Q1 5:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q2 5:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Butler (Q2 2:59) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 8:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Battle (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 7:59) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 5:37) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 6:29, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 8:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 2:00, 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?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -3.6% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.84 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +15.9% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +7.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-4.07 EPA): (7:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-R.Meachem INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers at KC 14. 24-B.Flowers to KC 15 for 1 yard (12-R.Meachem)..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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