Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 28–2 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 21–2 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Sherman
- Top passer
- Blaine Gabbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:51) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right intended for 21-J.Forsett INTERCEPTED by 9…
- Game date
- 2013-09-08
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28–2 on 2013-09-08. A. Sherman posted a game-high +2.08 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
A. Sherman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 2
J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 3
D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 4
J. Hemingway · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 5
W. Ta'ufo'ou · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 6
J. Forsett · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +0.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 7
D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 8
C. Harbor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.23 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
A. Sherman — KC · Receiving
A. Sherman posted the highest total EPA (+2.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-6.19 EPA): Blaine Gabbert — (12:51) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right intended for 21-J.Forsett INTERCEPTED by 91-T.Hali at JAX 10. 91-T.Hali for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Blaine Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Blaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 46 dropbacks · 34.8% completion · -22.8% CPOE · -0.63 EPA/play · -29.18 total EPA
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.369 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 30.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.020 | -0.596 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.247 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.369 | +0.056 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.6% | 58.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.37), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.06 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.37 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 15 drives, -33.91 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 16 drives, -4.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Kansas City Chiefs — D. Avery (Arian Smith pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Hemingway (Arian Smith pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Hali
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–2. Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the JAX 75 (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 52-J.Thomas, Center-43-T.Gafford, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 17-D.Avery for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 9:04) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 88-J.Hemingway for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-J.Babin].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 1:35) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) 25-J.Charles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 6:26) — (Kick formation) 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 88 (Q4 12:51); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 12:51) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) (No Huddle) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers at KC 47. 24-B.Flowers to JAX 21 for 32 yards (75-E.Monroe).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) 19-B.Anger punts 41 yards to KC 40, Center-46-C.Tinker. 22-D.McCluster to JAX 24 for 36 yards (26-J.Evans).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1) — GAME Team Captains: JAX - 63,11,51,10; KC - 82,11,2,56,29
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 86-C.Harbor to JAX 25 for 5 yards (29-E.Berry).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 52-J.Thomas, Center-43-T.Gafford, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right intended for 21-J.Forsett INTERCEPTED by 91-T.Hali at JAX 10. 91-T.Hali for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) (No Huddle) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers at KC 47. 24-B.Flowers to JAX 21 for 32 yards (75-E.Monroe).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass incomplete short right to 18-A.Sanders [77-M.Catapano].
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep left to 84-C.Shorts to KC 3 for 24 yards (23-K.Lewis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q1 12:32 · JAX 75 · Score 0-2
(12:32) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 52-J.Thomas, Center-43-T.Gafford, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 9:09 · JAX 5 · Score 6-2
(9:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 17-D.Avery for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 9:04 · JAX 2 · Score 7-2
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 1:40 · JAX 3 · Score 13-2
(1:40) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 88-J.Hemingway for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-J.Babin].
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 1:35 · JAX 2 · Score 14-2
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:29 · JAX 2 · Score 20-2
(6:29) 25-J.Charles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:26 · JAX 2 · Score 21-2
(Kick formation) 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:51 · KC 88 · Score 27-2
(12:51) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right intended for 21-J.Forsett INTERCEPTED by 91-T.Hali at JAX 10. 91-T.Hali for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 12:51 · JAX 2 · Score 28-2
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.
- Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Sherman (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Blaine Gabbert (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2013-09-08?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-2 in Week 1, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Jacksonville Jaguars 2; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 2.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Avery (A. Smith pass) (Q1 9:09) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Hemingway (A. Smith pass) (Q1 1:40) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q2 6:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hali (Q4 12:51) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Blaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars), 34.8% completion, -22.8% CPOE, -0.63 EPA per dropback, -29.18 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 56.8% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
A. Sherman (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 1-0 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Now 0-1 L