Chargers 13–30 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.6% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.23 total passing EPA. A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.9% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

K. Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.69 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt pushed ob at LAC 14 for 21 yards (20-D.King)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 30–13 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 6–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kareem Hunt
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (2:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22…
Game date: 2017-12-16

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30–13 on 2017-12-16. Kareem Hunt posted a game-high +8.69 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	6	7	0	0	13
Kansas City Chiefs	3	7	10	10	0	30

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 64

KC 2

KC 10

+1KC 15

+3LAC 33

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 0:01FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
0-3
(:01) 7-H.Butker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:39TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 64
Score
0-9
(6:39) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:30XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:05TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
KC 2
Score
6-10
(2:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-95-C.Jones was injured during the play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:26TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
KC 10
Score
12-10
(9:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:20XP
TCT. Coons
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
13-10
5-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 2:14TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
13-16
(2:14) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-20-D.King, Defensive Holding, declined.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 2:07XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
13-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:31FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
13-20
(:31) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 11:04FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 33
Score
13-23
(11:04) 7-H.Butker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:01TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
13-29
(4:01) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:57XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
13-30
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +8.69 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
3Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
4Melvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
5Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
6Melvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.98 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
7Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8Hunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 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

Kareem Hunt — KC · Rushing

Kareem Hunt posted the highest total EPA (+8.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Kareem Hunt's top snap (+3.08 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt pushed ob at LAC 14 for 21 yards (20-D.King).

Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): Philip Rivers — (2:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 32. 22-M.Peters to LAC 6 for 62 yards (73-S.Pulley).

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.23 total EPA
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.094	+0.140
Offensive success rate	40.5%	53.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.244	+0.121
Rush EPA/play	+0.185	+0.175
Defensive EPA/play	-0.140	+0.094
Defensive success rate	47.0%	59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.09 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +11.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -7.41 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 6:39)
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Q2 2:05)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 9:26)
Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 2:14)
Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Q4 4:01)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 0:01)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 0:31)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 11:04)

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 LAC 12 (Q1 0:01) — (:01) 7-H.Butker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 64 (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 6:30) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-95-C.Jones was injured during the play..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 9:20) — 5-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-20-D.King, Defensive Holding, declined.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 2:07) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q3 0:31) — (:31) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 33 (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) 7-H.Butker 51 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 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 3:57) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 32. 22-M.Peters to LAC 6 for 62 yards (73-S.Pulley). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.86]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-M.Gordon to KC 39 for 49 yards (57-K.Pierre-Louis). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.53]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +5.55]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt pushed ob at LAC 14 for 21 yards (20-D.King). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.08]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen to KC 10 for 15 yards (38-R.Parker) [97-A.Bailey]. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +1.84]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 32. 22-M.Peters to LAC 6 for 62 yards (73-S.Pulley). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.86]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +5.55]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-M.Gordon to KC 39 for 49 yards (57-K.Pierre-Louis). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.53]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:36) — (14:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 40 for 6 yards (22-M.Peters). FUMBLES (22-M.Peters), RECOVERED by KC-38-R.Parker at LAC 48. 38-R.Parker to LAC 41 for 7 yards (30-A [WPA -5.4% · EPA -3.51]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 0:01 · LAC 12 · Score 0-3
(:01) 7-H.Butker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:39 · LAC 64 · Score 0-9
(6:39) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:30 · LAC 15 · Score 0-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:05 · KC 2 · Score 6-10
(2:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-95-C.Jones was injured during the play.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 9:26 · KC 10 · Score 12-10
(9:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 9:20 · KC 15 · Score 13-10
5-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 2:14 · LAC 3 · Score 13-16
(2:14) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-20-D.King, Defensive Holding, declined.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 2:07 · LAC 15 · Score 13-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 0:31 · LAC 6 · Score 13-20
(:31) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 11:04 · LAC 33 · Score 13-23
(11:04) 7-H.Butker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:01 · LAC 5 · Score 13-29
(4:01) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:57 · LAC 15 · Score 13-30
7-H.Butker 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.
Kareem Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2017-12-16?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-13 in Week 15, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Kansas City Chiefs 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q2 6:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 2:05) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 9:26) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (A. Smith pass) (Q3 2:14) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 4:01) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 0:01, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 0:31, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 11:04, 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?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.6% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.23 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.9% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kareem Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.69 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt pushed ob at LAC 14 for 21 yards (20-D.King)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

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