Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 27–20 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 3–6 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Carson Wentz
- Top passer
- Carson Wentz
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:30) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce…
- Game date
- 2017-09-17
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–20 on 2017-09-17. Carson Wentz posted a game-high +11.18 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
(11:26) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(4:32) 4-J.Elliott 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(:21) 5-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(4:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery to KC 1 for 15 yards (23-P.Gaines). Philadelphia challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-23-P.Gaines, Defensive Holding, declined.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(1:30) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(11:57) 4-J.Elliott 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(6:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(2:20) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 13-N.Agholor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:26FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 16
- Score
- 0-3
(11:26) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 4:32FG Jordan ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 16
- Score
- 3-3
(4:32) 4-J.Elliott 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:21FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 21
- Score
- 3-6
(:21) 5-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 4:14TD AJA. JefferyPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 16
- Score
- 9-6
(4:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery to KC 1 for 15 yards (23-P.Gaines). Philadelphia challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-23-P.Gaines, Defensive Holding, declined.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 4:08XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 10-6
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:30TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 53
- Score
- 10-12
(1:30) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:20XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 10-13
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 11:57FG Jordan ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 22
- Score
- 13-13
(11:57) 4-J.Elliott 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:32TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 13-19
(6:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:25XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 13-20
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:20TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 13-26
(2:20) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:14XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 13-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 0:14TD Nelson AgholorPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 9
- Score
- 19-27
(:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 13-N.Agholor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 0:08XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 20-27
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Carson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +11.18 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 2
Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +5.24 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 3Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 4
Zach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 5
Chris Conley · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 6
Tyron Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 7A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8
Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 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
Carson Wentz — PHI · Passing
Carson Wentz posted the highest total EPA (+11.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 58 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
Carson Wentz's top snap (-3.50 EPA): (9:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 95-C.Jones (50-J.Houston) at PHI 28. 95-C.Jones to PHI 31 for -3 yards (79-B.Brooks; 43-D.Sproles).
Biggest single play (+4.21 EPA): Kareem Hunt — (1:30) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 58 dropbacks · 43.1% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +11.18 total EPA
- Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.139 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.193 | +0.145 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.227 | +0.196 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.04 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +9.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +3.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Jeffery (Carson Wentz pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Arian Smith pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt
- Philadelphia Eagles — Nelson Agholor (Carson Wentz pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
- Kansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PHI 16 (Q1 11:26) — (11:26) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) 4-J.Elliott 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PHI 21 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 5-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 16 (Q3 4:14); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 4:08) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 53 (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 1:20) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–10. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) 4-J.Elliott 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 15 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 6:25) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:20); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 2:14) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 13-N.Agholor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 0:08) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-J.Elliott 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) 2-D.Colquitt punts 51 yards to PHI 10, Center-41-J.Winchester. 43-D.Sproles to PHI 20 for 10 yards (41-J.Winchester). FUMBLES (41-J.Winchester), RECOVERED by KC-42-A.Sherman at PHI 24. 42-A.She
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles left end pushed ob at KC 43 for 13 yards (39-T.Mitchell).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) 2-D.Colquitt punts 51 yards to PHI 10, Center-41-J.Winchester. 43-D.Sproles to PHI 20 for 10 yards (41-J.Winchester). FUMBLES (41-J.Winchester), RECOVERED by KC-42-A.Sherman at PHI 24. 42-A.She
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 95-C.Jones (50-J.Houston) at PHI 28. 95-C.Jones to PHI 31 for -3 yards (79-B.Brooks; 43-D.Sproles).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 13-N.Agholor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 11:26 · PHI 16 · Score 0-3
(11:26) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 4:32 · KC 16 · Score 3-3
(4:32) 4-J.Elliott 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · PHI 21 · Score 3-6
(:21) 5-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 4:14 · KC 16 · Score 9-6
(4:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery to KC 1 for 15 yards (23-P.Gaines). Philadelphia challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 11-C - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 4:08 · KC 15 · Score 10-6
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:30 · PHI 53 · Score 10-12
(1:30) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 1:20 · PHI 15 · Score 10-13
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 11:57 · KC 22 · Score 13-13
(11:57) 4-J.Elliott 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · PHI 15 · Score 13-19
(6:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:25 · PHI 15 · Score 13-20
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · PHI 2 · Score 13-26
(2:20) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:14 · PHI 15 · Score 13-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:14 · KC 9 · Score 19-27
(:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 13-N.Agholor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 0:08 · KC 15 · Score 20-27
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
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.
- Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2017-09-17?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 in Week 2, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Kansas City Chiefs 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Jeffery (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 4:14) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q3 1:30) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (A. Smith pass) (Q4 6:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 2:20) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Agholor (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 0:14) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q1 11:26, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 4:32, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 11:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 43.1% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +11.18 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 58.3% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 58 snaps. Their top snap (-3.50 EPA): (9:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 95-C.Jones (50-J.Houston) at PHI 28. 95-C.Jones to PHI 31 for -3 yards (79-B.Brooks; 43-D.Sproles)..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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