Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 29–28 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–14 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Patrick Mahomes
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-…
- Game date
- 2018-12-13
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 29–28 on 2018-12-13, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 14–7 halftime lead. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +14.41 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 29 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(9:18) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 11-D.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [31-A.Phillips].
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 31-Dar.Williams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(9:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(11:43) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:05) 81-M.Williams right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(8:20) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(3:53) (Shotgun) 32-J.Jackson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 81-M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:18TD Dominique RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 0-6
(9:18) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 11-D.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [31-A.Phillips].
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:09XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 0:51TD Patrick MahomesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 11
- Score
- 0-13
(:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 31-Dar.Williams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 0:43XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 0-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:50TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 6-14
(9:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:43XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-20
(11:43) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:38XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 7-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:05TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 19
- Score
- 13-21
(5:05) 81-M.Williams right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:57XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 14-21
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 14-27
(8:20) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:15XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 14-28
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:53TD Josh JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 20-28
(3:53) (Shotgun) 32-J.Jackson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:49XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 21-28
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:08TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 27-28
(:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:04Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 29-28
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 81-M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +14.41 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +13.31 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4Dam. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5
Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 6T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 7A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8Dar. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 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
Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing
Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+14.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+2.29 EPA): (14:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to KC 46 for 16 yards (31-A.Phillips).
Biggest single play (-4.32 EPA): Philip Rivers — (:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at KC -9. Touchback.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +13.31 total EPA
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +14.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.197 | +0.198 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.266 | +0.343 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.203 | -0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.198 | -0.197 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.20, Kansas City Chiefs +0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +15.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +16.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — Dominique Robinson (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes
- Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Philip Rivers pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — Josh Jackson
- Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Philip Rivers pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 11-D.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [31-A.Phillips].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 9:09) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q1 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 31-Dar.Williams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 0:43) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 9:43) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 11:38) — 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 19 (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) 81-M.Williams right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 4:57) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 15–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 8:15) — 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 3 (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 32-J.Jackson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 3:49) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 0:08); Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 0:04) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 81-M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:04) — 4-M.Badgley kicks 58 yards from LAC 35 to KC 7. 39-Tr. Smith to KC 16 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by KC-17-C.Conley at KC 16. 17-C.Conley pushed ob at KC 17 for 1 yard (23-R.Jenkins).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:04) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 81-M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin to KC 10 for 26 yards (21-E.Murray).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at KC -9. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at KC -9. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin to KC 10 for 26 yards (21-E.Murray).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-S.Nelson [95-C.Jones] at LAC 49. 20-S.Nelson to LAC 49 for no gain (16-Ty.Williams).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to 16-Ty.Williams. PENALTY on KC-20-S.Nelson, Defensive Holding, 3 yards, enforced at KC 6 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 9:18 · LAC 5 · Score 0-6
(9:18) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 11-D.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [31-A.Phillips]. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 9:09 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 0:51 · LAC 11 · Score 0-13
(:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 31-Dar.Williams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 0:43 · LAC 15 · Score 0-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:50 · KC 3 · Score 6-14
(9:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:43 · KC 15 · Score 7-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 11:43 · LAC 2 · Score 7-20
(11:43) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 11:38 · LAC 15 · Score 7-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 5:05 · KC 19 · Score 13-21
(5:05) 81-M.Williams right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 4:57 · KC 15 · Score 14-21
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:20 · LAC 1 · Score 14-27
(8:20) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:15 · LAC 15 · Score 14-28
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:53 · KC 3 · Score 20-28
(3:53) (Shotgun) 32-J.Jackson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:49 · KC 15 · Score 21-28
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:08 · KC 1 · Score 27-28
(:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 0:04 · KC 2 · Score 29-28
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 81-M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2018-12-13?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 29-28 in Week 15, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 15, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 29, Kansas City Chiefs 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Robinson (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 9:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q1 0:51) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 9:50) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (Q3 5:05) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:20) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Jackson (Q4 3:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:08) 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), 52.0% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +13.31 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 57.1% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +14.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+2.29 EPA): (14:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to KC 46 for 16 yards (31-A.Phillips)..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 29-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 11-2 Now 11-3 L
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