Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 38–28 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 7–24 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:33) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 12-A.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 37-S.S…
- Game date
- 2015-09-28
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38–28 on 2015-09-28. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +17.36 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 | |
| 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +17.36 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 2
Ja'Mori Maclin · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +11.98 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 3

Justin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play - 4
Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 5
J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.72 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 6

Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 7
Tyren Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play - 8

Drake Thomas · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+17.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.49 EPA): (13:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones ran ob at KC 8 for 52 yards (29-E.Berry). Penalty on KC-55-D.Ford, Defensive Offside, declined.
Biggest single play (-4.85 EPA): Arian Smith — (7:33) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 12-A.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields [52-C.Matthews] at KC 19. 37-S.Shields ran ob at KC 4 for 15 yards (11-A.Smith). Penalty on KC-66-B.Gru
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 59 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -9.5% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.10 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +17.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.075 | +0.169 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 49.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.002 | +0.377 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.188 | -0.133 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.075 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.5% | 58.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.07 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +16.08 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +6.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — Tyren Montgomery (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles 
Green Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — Ja'Mori Maclin (Arian Smith pass)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-T.Montgomery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 9:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 2:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 25-J.Charles left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 12:02) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the KC 26 (Q2 6:20) — (6:20) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 27 (Q2 0:56); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 0:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q3 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 7:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 19-J.Maclin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 0:56) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 12:10) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 9:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 87-T.Kelce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 25-J.Charles left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:40) — (10:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 27-E.Lacy to KC 8 for 26 yards (56-D.Johnson).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 9:44) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 67 yards from GB 35 to KC -2. 34-K.Davis pushed ob at GB 48 for 54 yards (91-J.Elliott).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones ran ob at KC 34 for 12 yards (23-P.Gaines).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:56) — (:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-J.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-91-T.Hali, Defensive Offside, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 12-A.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields [52-C.Matthews] at KC 19. 37-S.Shields ran ob at KC 4 for 15 yards (11-A.Smith). Penalty on KC-66-B.Gru
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones ran ob at KC 8 for 52 yards (29-E.Berry). Penalty on KC-55-D.Ford, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 19-J.Maclin to GB 14 for 61 yards (37-S.Shields).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 19-J.Maclin to GB 7 for 31 yards (32-C.Banjo).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 9:50 · KC 8 · Score 0-6
(9:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-T.Montgomery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:44 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:23 · KC 3 · Score 0-13
(2:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:18 · KC 15 · Score 0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:08 · GB 9 · Score 6-14
(12:08) (Shotgun) 25-J.Charles left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:02 · GB 15 · Score 7-14
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 6:20 · KC 26 · Score 7-17
(6:20) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:56 · KC 27 · Score 7-23
(:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-J.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-91-T.Hali, Defensive Offside, declined.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:56 · KC 15 · Score 7-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 7:22 · KC 4 · Score 7-30
(7:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 7:18 · KC 15 · Score 7-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:00 · GB 5 · Score 13-31
(1:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 19-J.Maclin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 0:56 · GB 15 · Score 14-31
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:13 · KC 4 · Score 14-37
(12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:10 · KC 15 · Score 14-38
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:01 · GB 4 · Score 20-38
(10:01) (Shotgun) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 9:56 · GB 2 · Score 22-38
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 87-T.Kelce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 1:30 · GB 7 · Score 28-38
(1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers on 2015-09-28?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-28 in Week 3, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Green Bay Packers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 9:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q2 12:08) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:56) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 7:22) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Maclin (A. Smith pass) (Q3 1:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 12:13) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q4 10:01) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q4 1:30) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 6:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 40.7% completion, -9.5% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.10 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 52.2% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +17.36 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+4.49 EPA): (13:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones ran ob at KC 8 for 52 yards (29-E.Berry). Penalty on KC-55-D.Ford, Defensive Offside, declined..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W