Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 16–10 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 13–3 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Clay
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:25) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Wh…
- Game date
- 2017-11-26
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 16–10 on 2017-11-26. C. Clay posted a game-high +5.36 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(1:36) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 11-Z.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(12:05) 4-S.Hauschka 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(1:48) 7-H.Butker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:09) 4-S.Hauschka 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(9:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(6:56) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:36TD Zay JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 11
- Score
- 6-0
(1:36) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 11-Z.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:29XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:05FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 16
- Score
- 10-0
(12:05) 4-S.Hauschka 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:48FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 26
- Score
- 10-3
(1:48) 7-H.Butker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:09FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 37
- Score
- 13-3
(:09) 4-S.Hauschka 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:26TD AWA. WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 19
- Score
- 13-9
(9:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:19XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 13-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:56FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 31
- Score
- 16-10
(6:56) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Clay · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 2
Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +3.85 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 3L. McCoy · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 4
Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 5
Demone Harris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 6N. O'Leary · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 7
Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 8
Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 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
C. Clay — BUF · Receiving
C. Clay posted the highest total EPA (+5.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.
C. Clay's top snap (+3.31 EPA): (9:19) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 85-C.Clay pushed ob at KC 42 for 33 yards (49-D.Sorensen). PENALTY on KC-49-D.Sorensen, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at KC 42.
Biggest single play (-6.09 EPA): Arian Smith — (1:25) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White at BUF 27. 27-T.White to KC 10 for 63 yards (10-T.Hill).
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) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -3.5% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -9.91 total EPA
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.106 | -0.236 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.4% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.113 | -0.236 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.333 | -0.463 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.236 | +0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 61.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.11 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.24 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -9.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, -18.43 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Zay Jones (Tyrod Taylor pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — A. Wilson (Arian Smith pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q1 1:36); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 1:29) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) 4-S.Hauschka 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the BUF 26 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) 7-H.Butker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the KC 37 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 4-S.Hauschka 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 19 (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 9:19) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the KC 31 (Q3 6:56) — (6:56) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White at BUF 27. 27-T.White to KC 10 for 63 yards (10-T.Hill).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor sacked at BUF 24 for -11 yards (49-D.Sorensen).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short middle to 25-L.McCoy to BUF 49 for 24 yards (22-M.Peters).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 87-T.Kelce. 10-T.Hill right end to KC 43 for -3 yards (90-S.Lawson).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 25-L.McCoy ran ob at KC 37 for 5 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White at BUF 27. 27-T.White to KC 10 for 63 yards (10-T.Hill).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to KC 49 for 25 yards (52-P.Brown).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 85-C.Clay pushed ob at KC 42 for 33 yards (49-D.Sorensen). PENALTY on KC-49-D.Sorensen, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at KC 42.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor sacked at BUF 24 for -11 yards (49-D.Sorensen).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 1:36 · KC 11 · Score 6-0
(1:36) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 11-Z.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 1:29 · KC 15 · Score 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 12:05 · KC 16 · Score 10-0
(12:05) 4-S.Hauschka 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 1:48 · BUF 26 · Score 10-3
(1:48) 7-H.Butker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · KC 37 · Score 13-3
(:09) 4-S.Hauschka 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:26 · BUF 19 · Score 13-9
(9:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:19 · BUF 15 · Score 13-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 6:56 · KC 31 · Score 16-10
(6:56) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Clay (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2017-11-26?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 16-10 in Week 12, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 6, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 16, Kansas City Chiefs 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — Z. Jones (T. Taylor pass) (Q1 1:36) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Wilson (A. Smith pass) (Q3 9:26) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 12:05, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 1:48, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 6:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 54.8% completion, -3.5% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -9.91 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 55.9% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.85 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs?
C. Clay (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.31 EPA): (9:19) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 85-C.Clay pushed ob at KC 42 for 33 yards (49-D.Sorensen). PENALTY on KC-49-D.Sorensen, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at KC 42..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Buffalo Bills won 16-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
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