Cowboys 16–17 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2013

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 17–16 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Bryant
Top passer: T. Romo
Biggest EPA play: (:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 25-L.Dunbar to KC 47 for 4 yards (55-A.Jordan)…
Game date: 2013-09-15

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Dallas Cowboys 17–16 on 2013-09-15. D. Bryant posted a game-high +11.18 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	10	3	3	0	0	16
Kansas City Chiefs	7	7	3	0	0	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DALDallas Cowboys

+3KC 33

KC 2

+1KC 2

+3KC 12

DAL 12

+3DAL 22

+3KC 35

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:19TD
JCJ. Charles
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-6
(8:19) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:13XP
RSR. Succop
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:06FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
KC 33
Score
3-7
(5:06) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:42TD
DBD. Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
KC 2
Score
9-7
(:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:36XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
10-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:59FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
KC 12
Score
13-7
(6:59) 5-D.Bailey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 2:58TD
DBD. Bowe
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 12
Score
13-13
(2:58) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 82-D.Bowe for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-80-A.Fasano was injured during the play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 2:53XP
RSR. Succop
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
13-14
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:10FG
RSR. Succop
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 22
Score
13-17
(14:10) 6-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:55FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
KC 35
Score
16-17
(3:55) 5-D.Bailey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.18 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
2Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +5.98 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
3D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
4A. Fasano · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
5D. Avery · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
6D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
8Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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

D. Bryant — DAL · Receiving

D. Bryant posted the highest total EPA (+11.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.

D. Bryant's top snap (+4.56 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant pushed ob at KC 29 for 53 yards (35-Q.Demps). Penalty on KC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.93 EPA): T. Romo — (:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 25-L.Dunbar to KC 47 for 4 yards (55-A.Jordan) [91-T.Hali]. FUMBLES (55-A.Jordan), RECOVERED by KC-29-E.Berry at KC 47. 29-E.Berry to DAL 31 for 22 yards (7

Quarterback report card

T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 50 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.7% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.66 total EPA
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -5.7% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.010	-0.029
Offensive success rate	43.0%	36.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.013	+0.139
Rush EPA/play	-0.206	-0.212
Defensive EPA/play	+0.029	+0.010
Defensive success rate	63.7%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.01, Kansas City Chiefs -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.01 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.03 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -0.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -2.66 total EPA, 3 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) (Q1 8:19)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 0:42)
Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 2:58)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q1 5:06)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q3 6:59)
Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q4 14:10)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q4 3:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 8:13) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q1 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 0:36) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 5-D.Bailey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DAL 12 (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 82-D.Bowe for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-80-A.Fasano was injured during the play.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 2:53) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 6-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 5-D.Bailey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 25-L.Dunbar to KC 47 for 4 yards (55-A.Jordan) [91-T.Hali]. FUMBLES (55-A.Jordan), RECOVERED by KC-29-E.Berry at KC 47. 29-E.Berry to DAL 31 for 22 yards (7 [WPA -21.6% · EPA -5.93]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 29-D.Murray to DAL 14 for 10 yards (50-J.Houston). [WPA -20.1% · EPA +0.10]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 17-D.Avery to DAL 37 for 31 yards (26-W.Allen). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.21]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 31 for -7 yards (38-R.Parker). FUMBLES (38-R.Parker), RECOVERED by KC-38-R.Parker at DAL 35. 38-R.Parker to DAL 35 for no gain (72-T.Frederick). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.03]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant pushed ob at KC 29 for 53 yards (35-Q.Demps). Penalty on KC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.56]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 25-L.Dunbar to KC 47 for 4 yards (55-A.Jordan) [91-T.Hali]. FUMBLES (55-A.Jordan), RECOVERED by KC-29-E.Berry at KC 47. 29-E.Berry to DAL 31 for 22 yards (7 [WPA -21.6% · EPA -5.93]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant pushed ob at KC 29 for 53 yards (35-Q.Demps). Penalty on KC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.56]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 31 for -7 yards (38-R.Parker). FUMBLES (38-R.Parker), RECOVERED by KC-38-R.Parker at DAL 35. 38-R.Parker to DAL 35 for no gain (72-T.Frederick). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.03]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 17-D.Avery to DAL 37 for 31 yards (26-W.Allen). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.21]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · DAL 2 · Score 0-6
(8:19) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 8:13 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 5:06 · KC 33 · Score 3-7
(5:06) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 0:42 · KC 2 · Score 9-7
(:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 0:36 · KC 2 · Score 10-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 6:59 · KC 12 · Score 13-7
(6:59) 5-D.Bailey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 2:58 · DAL 12 · Score 13-13
(2:58) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 82-D.Bowe for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-80-A.Fasano was injured during the play.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 2:53 · DAL 2 · Score 13-14
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 14:10 · DAL 22 · Score 13-17
(14:10) 6-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 3:55 · KC 35 · Score 16-17
(3:55) 5-D.Bailey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

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.
D. Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2013-09-15?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Dallas Cowboys 17-16 in Week 2, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 10, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 16, Kansas City Chiefs 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (A. Smith pass) (Q1 8:19) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 0:42) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (A. Smith pass) (Q3 2:58) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 5:06, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 6:59, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q4 14:10, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 3:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 60.0% completion, +5.7% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.66 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.8% completion, -5.7% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.98 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?

D. Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+4.56 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant pushed ob at KC 29 for 53 yards (35-Q.Demps). Penalty on KC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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