Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 33–27 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 21–3 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 19-J.Maclin INTERCEP…
- Game date
- 2016-09-11
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 33–27 on 2016-09-11, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 21–3 halftime lead. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +10.40 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27 | |
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 33 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.40 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2
S. Ware · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play - 3

Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +6.43 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 4

Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 5

Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 6
Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 7
S. Ware · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 8

Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 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
Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing
Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+10.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.45 EPA): (9:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 24 for 33 yards (23-P.Gaines) [49-D.Sorensen].
Biggest single play (-4.77 EPA): Arian Smith — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 19-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at KC 44. 22-J.Verrett to KC 32 for 12 yards (19-J.Maclin). The Replay Official reviewed t
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) · 54 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +6.43 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.072 | +0.098 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.260 | +0.119 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.109 | +0.133 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.5% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.07, Kansas City Chiefs +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +8.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +6.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass) 
Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Arian Smith pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — Ja'Mori Maclin (Arian Smith pass)
Kansas City Chiefs — S. Ware 
Kansas City Chiefs — Arian Smith
Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo 
Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) 5-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 8:30) — (8:30) 28-M.Gordon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 8:27) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 14:06) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q2 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 7:54) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 11 (Q3 6:06) — (6:06) 2-J.Lambo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 2:47) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 19-J.Maclin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 20 (Q4 9:18) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 5-C.Santos 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 1:11); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:03) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 2 (OT 9:59).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 8-D.Kaser punts 17 yards to LAC 42, Center-47-M.Windt. 57-D.Alexander to LAC 42 for no gain.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 24 for 33 yards (23-P.Gaines) [49-D.Sorensen].
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 32-S.Ware to 50 for 20 yards (52-D.Perryman). Penalty on LAC-50-M.Te'o, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion r
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 19-J.Maclin to LAC 10 for 22 yards (24-B.Flowers). KC-19-J.Maclin was injured during the play. PENALTY on LAC-37-J.Addae, Unnecessary Roughness, 5 yards
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 19-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at KC 44. 22-J.Verrett to KC 32 for 12 yards (19-J.Maclin). The Replay Official reviewed t
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 24 for 33 yards (23-P.Gaines) [49-D.Sorensen].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 2-J.Lambo 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 19 for 38 yards (23-P.Gaines).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 11:55 · LAC 29 · Score 0-3
(11:55) 5-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 8:30 · KC 1 · Score 6-3
(8:30) 28-M.Gordon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 8:27 · KC 15 · Score 7-3
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 14:10 · KC 6 · Score 13-3
(14:10) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:06 · KC 15 · Score 14-3
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:59 · KC 4 · Score 20-3
(7:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:54 · KC 15 · Score 21-3
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 6:06 · KC 11 · Score 24-3
(6:06) 2-J.Lambo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 2:53 · LAC 9 · Score 24-9
(2:53) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 2:47 · LAC 15 · Score 24-10
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:27 · KC 10 · Score 27-10
(13:27) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 9:23 · LAC 19 · Score 27-16
(9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 19-J.Maclin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:18 · LAC 20 · Score 27-17
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:12 · LAC 15 · Score 27-20
(3:12) 5-C.Santos 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · LAC 5 · Score 27-26
(1:11) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:03 · LAC 15 · Score 27-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — OT 9:59 · LAC 2 · Score 27-33
(9:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
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.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2016-09-11?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 33-27 in Week 1, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 17; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, Kansas City Chiefs 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q1 8:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 14:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 7:59) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q3 2:53) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Maclin (A. Smith pass) (Q4 9:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Ware (Q4 1:11) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Smith (OT 9:59) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q1 11:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q3 6:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 13:27, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q4 3:12, 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?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.0% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +6.43 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 62.5% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.45 EPA): (9:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 24 for 33 yards (23-P.Gaines) [49-D.Sorensen]..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 33-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Now 0-1 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 1-0 W