Chiefs 30–14 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2016

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

T. Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (14:50) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to KC 44 for 19 yards (26-C.Geathers; 32-T.Green)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 30–14 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 17–7 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Travis Kelce
Top passer: A. Luck
Biggest EPA play: (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 22, RECOVERED by KC-53-R.Wi…
Game date: 2016-10-30

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts 30–14 on 2016-10-30. Travis Kelce posted a game-high +9.27 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	3	14	7	6	0	30
Indianapolis Colts	0	7	7	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

IND 34

KC 3

+3IND 4

+3IND 26

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 10:25FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
IND 15
Score
3-0
(10:25) 5-C.Santos 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 13:05TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
IND 14
Score
9-0
(13:05) (Run formation) 4-N.Foles pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-32-T.Green, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:58XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
10-0
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:16TD
Frank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
KC 18
Score
10-6
(10:16) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 23-F.Gore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:07XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:24TD
JMJa'Mori Maclin
Points+6
Yard line
IND 13
Score
16-7
(:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:19XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
17-7
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:41TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
IND 34
Score
23-7
(7:41) (Shotgun) 4-N.Foles pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:34XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
24-7
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:12TD
DMD. Moncrief
Points+6
Yard line
KC 3
Score
24-13
(2:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:05XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
24-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:04FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
IND 4
Score
27-14
(8:04) 5-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:40FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
IND 26
Score
30-14
(3:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 44 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).

1Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
2N. Foles · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.05 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
3Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +7.44 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
4Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
5S. Ware · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
6Frank Gore Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
7R. Turbin · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
8E. Swoope · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 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 (+9.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

Travis Kelce's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (14:50) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to KC 44 for 19 yards (26-C.Geathers; 32-T.Green).

Biggest single play (-6.23 EPA): A. Luck — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 22, RECOVERED by KC-53-R.Wilson at IND 23. 53-R.Wilson to IND 23 for no gain (12-A.Luck).

Quarterback report card

A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 51 dropbacks · 37.3% completion · -12.6% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -8.38 total EPA
N. Foles (Kansas City Chiefs) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +13.2% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.077	-0.181
Offensive success rate	41.9%	39.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.323	-0.164
Rush EPA/play	-0.192	-0.335
Defensive EPA/play	+0.181	-0.077
Defensive success rate	61.0%	58.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.08 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -14.87 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +7.20 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (N. Foles pass) (Q2 13:05)
Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr. (A. Luck pass) (Q2 10:16)
Kansas City Chiefs — Ja'Mori Maclin (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 0:24)
Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (N. Foles pass) (Q3 7:41)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q3 2:12)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q1 10:25)
Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q4 8:04)
Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q4 3:40)

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 IND 15 (Q1 10:25) — (10:25) 5-C.Santos 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q2 13:05); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 12:58) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q2 10:16) — (10:16) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 23-F.Gore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 10:07) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 0:19) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 34 (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 4-N.Foles pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 7:34) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 2:05) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) 5-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 22, RECOVERED by KC-53-R.Wilson at IND 23. 53-R.Wilson to IND 23 for no gain (12-A.Luck). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -6.23]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 10-D.Moncrief INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Gaines at IND 36. 23-P.Gaines to IND 36 for no gain (10-D.Moncrief). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -3.38]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 4:57) — (4:57) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.92]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.86]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 1:26) — (1:26) (Run formation) 4-N.Foles pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill to IND 31 for 49 yards (32-T.Green). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.36]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 22, RECOVERED by KC-53-R.Wilson at IND 23. 53-R.Wilson to IND 23 for no gain (12-A.Luck). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -6.23]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 4:57) — (4:57) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.92]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 4-N.Foles pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.1% · EPA +3.80]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 10-D.Moncrief INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Gaines at IND 36. 23-P.Gaines to IND 36 for no gain (10-D.Moncrief). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -3.38]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 10:25 · IND 15 · Score 3-0
(10:25) 5-C.Santos 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 13:05 · IND 14 · Score 9-0
(13:05) (Run formation) 4-N.Foles pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-32-T.Green, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:58 · IND 15 · Score 10-0
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 10:16 · KC 18 · Score 10-6
(10:16) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 23-F.Gore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 10:07 · KC 15 · Score 10-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · IND 13 · Score 16-7
(:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · IND 15 · Score 17-7
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 7:41 · IND 34 · Score 23-7
(7:41) (Shotgun) 4-N.Foles pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 7:34 · IND 15 · Score 24-7
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:12 · KC 3 · Score 24-13
(2:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:05 · KC 15 · Score 24-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 8:04 · IND 4 · Score 27-14
(8:04) 5-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:40 · IND 26 · Score 30-14
(3:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 44 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.
Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
N. Foles (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts on 2016-10-30?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts 30-14 in Week 8, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 30, Indianapolis Colts 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (N. Foles pass) (Q2 13:05) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (A. Luck pass) (Q2 10:16) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Maclin (A. Smith pass) (Q2 0:24) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (N. Foles pass) (Q3 7:41) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q3 2:12) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q1 10:25, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q4 8:04, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q4 3:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 37.3% completion, -12.6% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -8.38 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.5% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?

Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (14:50) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to KC 44 for 19 yards (26-C.Geathers; 32-T.Green)..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

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