Chargers 7–19 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2014

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 44.4% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.90 total passing EPA. C. Daniel (Kansas City Chiefs), 47.1% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -7.52 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 19–7 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 7–16 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: E. Royal
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 14 for -3 yards (50-J.Houston). FUM…
Game date: 2014-12-28

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 19–7 on 2014-12-28. E. Royal posted a game-high +4.83 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	7	0	0	0	7
Kansas City Chiefs	3	13	3	0	0	19

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3LAC 25

+1LAC 2

KC 1

+1KC 2

+3LAC 3

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 6:38FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 25
Score
0-3
(6:38) 5-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:56TD
DBD. Bowe
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
0-9
(12:56) (Shotgun) 10-C.Daniel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-C.Daniel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe to LAC 1 for 10 yards (32-E.Weddle, 37-J.Addae). FUMBLES (37-J.Addae), recovered by KC-87-T.Kelce at LAC -8. TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:50XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-10
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:53TD
Bryce Oliver
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
6-10
(10:53) 43-B.Oliver right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:50XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:01FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
7-13
(4:01) 5-C.Santos 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:36FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
7-16
(:36) 5-C.Santos 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:28FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 13
Score
7-19
(8:28) 5-C.Santos 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
2D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
3Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
4Drake Thomas · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
5Drake Thomas · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
6S. Ajirotutu · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
7C. Daniel · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
8J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.62 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.05 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

E. Royal — LAC · Receiving

E. Royal posted the highest total EPA (+4.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

E. Royal's top snap (+3.64 EPA): (11:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 11-E.Royal pushed ob at KC 1 for 44 yards (30-J.Fleming).

Biggest single play (-5.01 EPA): Philip Rivers — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 14 for -3 yards (50-J.Houston). FUMBLES (50-J.Houston), RECOVERED by KC-53-J.Mays at LAC 17.

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +3.3% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.90 total EPA
C. Daniel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -4.3% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -7.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.221	-0.085
Offensive success rate	44.7%	41.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.176	-0.221
Rush EPA/play	-0.154	-0.009
Defensive EPA/play	+0.085	+0.221
Defensive success rate	59.0%	55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.22 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.09 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, -6.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -18.83 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 — D. Bowe (C. Daniel pass) (Q2 12:56)
Los Angeles Chargers — Bryce Oliver (Q2 10:53)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q1 6:38)
Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q2 4:01)
Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q2 0:36)
Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q3 8:28)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 25 (Q1 6:38) — (6:38) 5-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q2 12:56); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 12:50) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) 43-B.Oliver right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 10:50) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) 5-C.Santos 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) 5-C.Santos 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) 5-C.Santos 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 14 for -3 yards (50-J.Houston). FUMBLES (50-J.Houston), RECOVERED by KC-53-J.Mays at LAC 17. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -5.01]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:20) — (3:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at 50 for -7 yards (sack split by 90-J.Mauga and 55-D.Ford). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -2.53]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:02) — (11:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 11-E.Royal pushed ob at KC 1 for 44 yards (30-J.Fleming). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.64]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal to KC 49 for 30 yards (20-C.Owens). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.71]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 10:01) — (10:01) 13-D.Thomas right tackle to LAC 36 for 18 yards (26-B.Flowers). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.32]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 14 for -3 yards (50-J.Houston). FUMBLES (50-J.Houston), RECOVERED by KC-53-J.Mays at LAC 17. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -5.01]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:02) — (11:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 11-E.Royal pushed ob at KC 1 for 44 yards (30-J.Fleming). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.64]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:31) — (:31) 9-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar. [WPA -2.0% · EPA -3.53]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-D.Brown up the middle to KC 20 for no gain (39-H.Abdullah). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -3.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 6:38 · LAC 25 · Score 0-3
(6:38) 5-C.Santos 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:56 · LAC 11 · Score 0-9
(12:56) (Shotgun) 10-C.Daniel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-C.Daniel p
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:50 · LAC 2 · Score 0-10
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:53 · KC 1 · Score 6-10
(10:53) 43-B.Oliver right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:50 · KC 2 · Score 7-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 4:01 · LAC 3 · Score 7-13
(4:01) 5-C.Santos 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:36 · LAC 9 · Score 7-16
(:36) 5-C.Santos 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 8:28 · LAC 13 · Score 7-19
(8:28) 5-C.Santos 31 yard field goal 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.
E. Royal (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
C. Daniel (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2014-12-28?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 19-7 in Week 17, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 13; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (C. Daniel pass) (Q2 12:56) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — B. Oliver (Q2 10:53) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q1 6:38, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 4:01, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 0:36, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q3 8:28, 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?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 44.4% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.90 total passing EPA. C. Daniel (Kansas City Chiefs), 47.1% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -7.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

E. Royal (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (11:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 11-E.Royal pushed ob at KC 1 for 44 yards (30-J.Fleming)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W

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