Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 30–27 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 9–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Trevor Siemian
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:12) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 16-B.Fowler for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2016-11-27
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 30–27 on 2016-11-27. Trevor Siemian posted a game-high +19.00 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(6:20) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 0 for -8 yards (50-J.Houston). FUMBLES (50-J.Houston) [50-J.Houston], recovered by DEN-73-R.Okung at DEN -5. 73-R.Okung tackled in End Zone, SAFETY.
9-R.Dixon kicks 66 yards from DEN 20 to KC 14. 10-T.Hill for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(1:51) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(7:48) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:37) (Shotgun) 10-T.Hill right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(7:53) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-38-R.Parker, Illegal Contact, declined.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(3:12) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 16-B.Fowler for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill to DEN 1 for 2 yards (29-B.Roby). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 84-D.Harris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(8:55) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(4:23) 5-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:05) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:20Safety Trevor SiemianPoints+2
- Yard line
- KC 92
- Score
- 2-0
(6:20) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 0 for -8 yards (50-J.Houston). FUMBLES (50-J.Houston) [50-J.Houston], recovered by DEN-73-R.Okung at DEN -5. 73-R.Okung tackled in End Zone, SAFETY.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:16TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 20
- Score
- 8-0
9-R.Dixon kicks 66 yards from DEN 20 to KC 14. 10-T.Hill for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:04XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 9-0
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:51FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 9-3
(1:51) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:48TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 6
- Score
- 9-9
(7:48) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:37XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 9-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:37TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 15-10
(:37) (Shotgun) 10-T.Hill right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:30XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 16-10
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:53TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 35
- Score
- 16-16
(7:53) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-38-R.Parker, Illegal Contact, declined.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:47XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 16-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:12TD BFB. FowlerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 76
- Score
- 16-23
(3:12) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 16-B.Fowler for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:00XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 16-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:15TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 22-24
(:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill to DEN 1 for 2 yards (29-B.Roby). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:12Safety Arian SmithPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 24-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 84-D.Harris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DENDenver Broncos
OT 8:55FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 26
- Score
- 24-27
(8:55) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
OT 4:23FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 19
- Score
- 27-27
(4:23) 5-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
OT 0:05FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 16
- Score
- 30-27
(:05) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Trevor Siemian · Denver Broncos · Passing · +19.00 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +11.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 3B. Fowler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
- 4Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5
Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 6A. Derby · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 7
Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 8D. Booker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 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
Trevor Siemian — DEN · Passing
Trevor Siemian posted the highest total EPA (+19.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
Trevor Siemian's top snap (+6.92 EPA): (3:12) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 16-B.Fowler for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 57 dropbacks · 45.6% completion · -3.8% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.46 total EPA
- Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +19.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 37.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.096 | +0.422 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.044 | -0.217 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.078 | -0.095 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.9% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs +0.10, Denver Broncos +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.08 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, +8.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, +10.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill
- Denver Broncos — Jawaan Taylor (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Fowler (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Arian Smith pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos
- Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 9–3. Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the KC 92 (Q2 6:20); Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 20 (Q2 6:16) — 9-R.Dixon kicks 66 yards from DEN 20 to KC 14. 10-T.Hill for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 6:04) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 7:37) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q3 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 10-T.Hill right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 0:30) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–8. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 35 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-38-R.Parker, Illegal Contact, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 7:47) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 76 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 16-B.Fowler for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 3:00) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 0:15); Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 84-D.Harris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 26 (OT 8:55) — (8:55) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (OT 4:23) — (4:23) 5-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (OT 0:05) — (:05) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (OT 8:55) — (8:55) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to DEN 16 for 16 yards (31-J.Simmons).
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 4:23) — (4:23) 5-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- Denver Broncos (OT 1:08) — (1:08) 8-B.McManus 62 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- Denver Broncos (OT 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 23-D.Booker to KC 30 for 22 yards (56-D.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 16-B.Fowler for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:16) — 9-R.Dixon kicks 66 yards from DEN 20 to KC 14. 10-T.Hill for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) 2-D.Colquitt punts 44 yards to KC 48, Center-41-J.Winchester. 11-J.Norwood MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by KC-41-J.Winchester at KC 41. 41-J.Winchester to KC 41 for no gain (87-J.Taylor).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-38-R.Parker, Illegal Contact, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q2 6:20 · KC 92 · Score 2-0
(6:20) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 0 for -8 yards (50-J.Houston). FUMBLES (50-J.Houston) [50-J.Houston], recovered by DEN-73-R.Okung at DEN -5. 73-R.Okung tackled in End Zone, SAFETY. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:16 · DEN 20 · Score 8-0
9-R.Dixon kicks 66 yards from DEN 20 to KC 14. 10-T.Hill for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:04 · DEN 15 · Score 9-0
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 1:51 · KC 15 · Score 9-3
(1:51) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 7:48 · KC 6 · Score 9-9
(7:48) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:37 · KC 15 · Score 9-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 0:37 · DEN 3 · Score 15-10
(:37) (Shotgun) 10-T.Hill right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 0:30 · DEN 15 · Score 16-10
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:53 · KC 35 · Score 16-16
(7:53) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-38-R.Parker, Illegal Contact, declined. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 7:47 · KC 15 · Score 16-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:12 · KC 76 · Score 16-23
(3:12) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 16-B.Fowler for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 3:00 · KC 15 · Score 16-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:15 · DEN 3 · Score 22-24
(:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill to DEN 1 for 2 yards (29-B.Roby). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 11-A. - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 0:12 · DEN 2 · Score 24-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 84-D.Harris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — OT 8:55 · KC 26 · Score 24-27
(8:55) 8-B.McManus 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — OT 4:23 · DEN 19 · Score 27-27
(4:23) 5-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — OT 0:05 · DEN 16 · Score 30-27
(:05) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos on 2016-11-27?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 30-27 in Week 12, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 9, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 8, Denver Broncos 14; Q5: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 30, Denver Broncos 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (Q2 6:16) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Taylor (T. Siemian pass) (Q3 7:48) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (Q3 0:37) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (T. Siemian pass) (Q4 7:53) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Fowler (T. Siemian pass) (Q4 3:12) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q4 0:15) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 1:51, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (OT 8:55, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (OT 4:23, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (OT 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 45.6% completion, -3.8% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.46 total passing EPA. Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 44.4% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +19.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+6.92 EPA): (3:12) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 16-B.Fowler for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
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