Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 23–7 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 13–7 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Luck
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:08) (Shotgun) 31-D.Brown right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant cha…
- Game date
- 2013-12-22
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23–7 on 2013-12-22. A. Luck posted a game-high +12.26 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(11:14) 25-J.Charles right tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(11:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(9:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 31-D.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(13:08) (Shotgun) 31-D.Brown right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:14TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 0-6
(11:14) 25-J.Charles right tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:05XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:45FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 28
- Score
- 3-7
(11:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:35TD Dyami BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 33
- Score
- 9-7
(9:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 31-D.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:23XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:59FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 27
- Score
- 13-7
(1:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:08TD Dyami BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 51
- Score
- 19-7
(13:08) (Shotgun) 31-D.Brown right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 12:55XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 20-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:51FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 12
- Score
- 23-7
(2:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +12.26 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2G. Whalen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +5.42 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5Dyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 6Dyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 7DJ Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8D. Avery · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 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. Luck — IND · Passing
A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+12.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
A. Luck's top snap (+3.93 EPA): (9:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 31-D.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.86 EPA): Dyami Brown — (13:08) (Shotgun) 31-D.Brown right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +9.0% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.26 total EPA
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -15.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.151 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.285 | -0.409 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.151 | -0.109 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 57.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.11 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.15 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +9.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -10.73 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
- Indianapolis Colts — Dyami Brown (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Dyami Brown
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 31 (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) 25-J.Charles right tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 11:05) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 28 (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 33 (Q2 9:35) — (9:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 31-D.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 9:23) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 27 (Q2 1:59) — (1:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 51 (Q3 13:08); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 12:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q3 2:51) — (2:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 34-K.Davis up the middle to KC 33 for 2 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-90-C.Redding at KC 33. 90-C.Redding to KC 33 for no gain (74-G.Schwartz).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:35) — (9:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 31-D.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton to KC 49 for 31 yards (29-E.Berry).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 31-D.Brown right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 31-D.Brown right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Freeman at IND -1. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at IND 36 for -4 yards (50-J.Freeman). FUMBLES (50-J.Freeman) [50-J.Freeman], RECOVERED by IND-95-F.Moala at IND 35. 95-F.Moala to IND 40 for 5 yards (72-E.Fisher).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 34-K.Davis up the middle to KC 33 for 2 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), RECOVERED by IND-90-C.Redding at KC 33. 90-C.Redding to KC 33 for no gain (74-G.Schwartz).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 11:14 · IND 31 · Score 0-6
(11:14) 25-J.Charles right tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 11:05 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:45 · KC 28 · Score 3-7
(11:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:35 · KC 33 · Score 9-7
(9:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 31-D.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:23 · KC 2 · Score 10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:59 · KC 27 · Score 13-7
(1:59) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 13:08 · KC 51 · Score 19-7
(13:08) (Shotgun) 31-D.Brown right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 12:55 · KC 2 · Score 20-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 2:51 · KC 12 · Score 23-7
(2:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Arian Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2013-12-22?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23-7 in Week 16, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 13, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 23, Kansas City Chiefs 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q1 11:14) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Brown (A. Luck pass) (Q2 9:35) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Brown (Q3 13:08) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 11:45, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:59, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 2:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 60.5% completion, +9.0% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.26 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 41.0% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -15.96 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.93 EPA): (9:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 31-D.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 11-3 Now 11-4 L
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