Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 56–31 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 35–17 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Arian Smith
- Top passer
- M. McGloin
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:15) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle intended for 45-M.Reece INTERCEPTED by 29-…
- Game date
- 2013-12-15
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 56–31 on 2013-12-15. Arian Smith posted a game-high +20.22 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 56 | |
| 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +20.22 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 2
J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +19.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play - 3
M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.85 EPA/play - 4
C. Chekwa · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.85 EPA/play - 5

David Moore · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play - 6

Truman Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 7
A. Sherman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play - 8
S. McGrath · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 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
Arian Smith — KC · Passing
Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+20.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
Arian Smith's top snap (+6.35 EPA): (3:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 25-J.Charles for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.66 EPA): M. McGloin — (5:15) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle intended for 45-M.Reece INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at LV 47. 29-E.Berry for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. McGloin led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
M. McGloin (Las Vegas Raiders) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -9.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.28 total EPA
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +18.2% CPOE · +0.72 EPA/play · +20.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.307 | -0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.8% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.652 | -0.002 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.114 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.307 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 47.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.31 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.08 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +22.11 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -8.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (Arian Smith pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (Arian Smith pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — E. Berry
Las Vegas Raiders — R. Jennings
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (Arian Smith pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — R. Jennings
Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (M. McGloin pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — M. Rivera (M. McGloin pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (Arian Smith pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — S. McGrath (Arian Smith pass) 
Kansas City Chiefs — Khalil Davis
Field goals
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 21–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 49 (Q1 14:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 14:38) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q1 11:10) — (11:10) 11-S.Janikowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 39 (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 7:27) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 55 (Q1 5:15); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 5:07) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 14:43) — (14:43) M.McGloin back in at QB. 27-R.Jennings up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. M.Watson reports as eligible receiver.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 14:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 9:02) — (9:02) R.Watkins & G.Schwartz report as eligible receivers. 25-J.Charles left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 8:59) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 16 (Q2 5:48) — (5:48) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 5:42); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) M.Watson reports as eligible receiver. 27-R.Jennings left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 3:00) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q3 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 12:01) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle to 81-M.Rivera for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 4:56) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 71 (Q3 3:47) — (3:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 25-J.Charles for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 3:34) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-S.McGrath for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 1:20).
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 17 (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) 34-K.Davis left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 8:19) — 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 (Q3 3:47) — (3:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 25-J.Charles for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Chiefs' Captains:#29 E.Berry;#31 M.Cooper;#38 R.Parker;#72 E.Fisher;
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle intended for 45-M.Reece INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at LV 47. 29-E.Berry for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle intended for 45-M.Reece INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at LV 47. 29-E.Berry for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle intended for 80-R.Streater INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry [24-B.Flowers] at KC 20. 29-E.Berry to LV 31 for 49 yards (79-T.Pashos). PENALTY on LV-65-M.Brisiel
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 3:47) — (3:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 25-J.Charles for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 14:50 · LV 49 · Score 6-0
(14:50) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 14:38 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 11:10 · KC 15 · Score 7-3
(11:10) 11-S.Janikowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 7:38 · LV 39 · Score 13-3
(7:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 7:27 · LV 2 · Score 14-3
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 5:15 · KC 55 · Score 20-3
(5:15) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle intended for 45-M.Reece INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at LV 47. 29-E.Berry for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 5:07 · LV 2 · Score 21-3
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 14:43 · KC 1 · Score 21-9
(14:43) M.McGloin back in at QB. 27-R.Jennings up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. M.Watson reports as eligible receiver.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 14:40 · KC 2 · Score 21-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 9:02 · LV 1 · Score 27-10
(9:02) R.Watkins & G.Schwartz report as eligible receivers. 25-J.Charles left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 8:59 · LV 2 · Score 28-10
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 5:48 · LV 16 · Score 34-10
(5:48) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 5:42 · LV 2 · Score 35-10
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. PENALTY on LV-23-T.Porter, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 3:03 · KC 1 · Score 35-16
(3:03) M.Watson reports as eligible receiver. 27-R.Jennings left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 3:00 · KC 2 · Score 35-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 12:06 · KC 6 · Score 35-23
(12:06) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 12:01 · KC 2 · Score 35-24
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:01 · KC 14 · Score 35-30
(5:01) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle to 81-M.Rivera for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 4:56 · KC 2 · Score 35-31
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 3:47 · LV 71 · Score 41-31
(3:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 25-J.Charles for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 3:34 · LV 2 · Score 42-31
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:24 · LV 6 · Score 48-31
(1:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-S.McGrath for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 1:20 · LV 2 · Score 49-31
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. PENALTY on LV-23-T.Porter, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:24 · LV 17 · Score 55-31
(8:24) 34-K.Davis left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:19 · LV 2 · Score 56-31
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.
- Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. McGloin (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2013-12-15?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 56-31 in Week 15, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 21, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 56, Las Vegas Raiders 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (A. Smith pass) (Q1 14:50) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (A. Smith pass) (Q1 7:38) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Berry (Q1 5:15) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Jennings (Q2 14:43) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q2 9:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (A. Smith pass) (Q2 5:48) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Jennings (Q2 3:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Holmes (M. McGloin pass) (Q3 12:06) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Rivera (M. McGloin pass) (Q3 5:01) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (A. Smith pass) (Q3 3:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. McGrath (A. Smith pass) (Q3 1:24) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Davis (Q4 8:24) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 11:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
M. McGloin (Las Vegas Raiders), 45.0% completion, -9.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.28 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.7% completion, +18.2% CPOE, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +20.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+6.35 EPA): (3:47) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 25-J.Charles for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L