Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 24–3 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–17 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Travis Kelce
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTE…
- Game date
- 2016-09-25
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 24–3 on 2016-09-25. Travis Kelce posted a game-high +9.01 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(:21) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(6:15) 5-C.Santos 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
5-C.Santos kicks 61 yards from KC 35 to NYJ 4. 89-J.Marshall to NYJ 23 for 19 yards (42-A.Sherman). FUMBLES (42-A.Sherman), RECOVERED by KC-84-D.Harris at NYJ 27. 84-D.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(2:09) 2-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(3:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Johnson at KC 45. 56-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 0:21TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 12
- Score
- 0-6
(:21) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 0:13XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-7
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:15FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 9
- Score
- 0-10
(6:15) 5-C.Santos 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:11TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 35
- Score
- 0-16
5-C.Santos kicks 61 yards from KC 35 to NYJ 4. 89-J.Marshall to NYJ 23 for 19 yards (42-A.Sherman). FUMBLES (42-A.Sherman), RECOVERED by KC-84-D.Harris at NYJ 27. 84-D.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:02XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-17
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:09FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 10
- Score
- 3-17
(2:09) 2-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:44TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 51
- Score
- 3-23
(3:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Johnson at KC 45. 56-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:28XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-24
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 2
Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.84 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 3
Chris Conley · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 4R. Fitzpatrick · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6
Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 7Demone Harris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8R. Travis · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.10 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
Travis Kelce — KC · Receiving
Travis Kelce posted the highest total EPA (+9.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.29 EPA per play.
Travis Kelce's top snap (+2.94 EPA): (8:36) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to NYJ 19 for 42 yards (21-M.Gilchrist).
Biggest single play (-8.87 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (3:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Johnson at KC 45. 56-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -15.1% CPOE · -0.59 EPA/play · -26.96 total EPA
- Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.399 | -0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.586 | +0.253 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.128 | -0.643 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.399 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.40), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.40 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -8.14 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -31.15 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 — Travis Kelce (Arian Smith pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Demone Harris
- Kansas City Chiefs — Dyontae Johnson
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 0:13) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 5-C.Santos 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 35 (Q2 6:11); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 6:02) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q2 2:09) — (2:09) 2-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 51 (Q4 3:44); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 3:28) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 6:11) — 5-C.Santos kicks 61 yards from KC 35 to NYJ 4. 89-J.Marshall to NYJ 23 for 19 yards (42-A.Sherman). FUMBLES (42-A.Sherman), RECOVERED by KC-84-D.Harris at NYJ 27. 84-D.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 89-J.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry (56-D.Johnson) at KC -8. Touchback.
- New York Jets (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 89-J.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at NYJ 35. 22-M.Peters to NYJ 35 for no gain (89-J.Marshall).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) (Run formation) PENALTY on NYJ-99-S.McLendon, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at NYJ 42 - No Play.
- New York Jets (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters (20-S.Nelson) [96-J.Howard] at KC -4. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Johnson at KC 45. 56-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 6:11) — 5-C.Santos kicks 61 yards from KC 35 to NYJ 4. 89-J.Marshall to NYJ 23 for 19 yards (42-A.Sherman). FUMBLES (42-A.Sherman), RECOVERED by KC-84-D.Harris at NYJ 27. 84-D.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 7:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware right end to NYJ 1 for 5 yar
- New York Jets (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 89-J.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry (56-D.Johnson) at KC -8. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 0:21 · NYJ 12 · Score 0-6
(:21) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 0:13 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 6:15 · NYJ 9 · Score 0-10
(6:15) 5-C.Santos 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:11 · KC 35 · Score 0-16
5-C.Santos kicks 61 yards from KC 35 to NYJ 4. 89-J.Marshall to NYJ 23 for 19 yards (42-A.Sherman). FUMBLES (42-A.Sherman), RECOVERED by KC-84-D.Harris at NYJ 27. 84-D.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:02 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-17
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 2:09 · KC 10 · Score 3-17
(2:09) 2-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · KC 51 · Score 3-23
(3:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 22-M.Forte INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Johnson at KC 45. 56-D.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:28 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-24
5-C.Santos extra point 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.
- Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2016-09-25?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 24-3 in Week 3, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: New York Jets 3, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: New York Jets 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: New York Jets 3, Kansas City Chiefs 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (A. Smith pass) (Q1 0:21) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Harris (Q2 6:11) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Johnson (Q4 3:44) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 6:15, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 2:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets), 43.5% completion, -15.1% CPOE, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -26.96 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 71.4% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.94 EPA): (8:36) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to NYJ 19 for 42 yards (21-M.Gilchrist)..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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