Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 42–37 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Tied 21–21 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Patrick Mahomes
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 17-C.Conley to PIT 32 for 4 yards (97-C.H…
- Game date
- 2018-09-16
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 42–37 on 2018-09-16. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +23.71 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 21 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(13:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 17-C.Conley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(9:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(2:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(14:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 81-J.James for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(6:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 13-J.Washington for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-20-S.Nelson was injured during the play.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 30-J.Conner is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(12:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(7:18) 30-J.Conner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(3:19) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete short right to 11-D.Robinson. Kansas City challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 11-D.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(13:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward]. Penalty on PIT-42-M.Burnett, Defensive Holding, declined.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(12:09) 27-K.Hunt up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (25-A.Burns, 42-M.Burnett).
(2:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 13:10TD Chris ConleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 6-0
(13:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 17-C.Conley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 13:05XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:13TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 19
- Score
- 13-0
(9:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:08XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 14-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:29TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 20-0
(2:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:24XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 21-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:30TD Jordan JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 26
- Score
- 21-6
(14:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 81-J.James for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:20XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 21-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:31TD JuJu Smith-SchusterPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 21-13
(6:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 14
- Score
- 21-19
(:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 13-J.Washington for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-20-S.Nelson was injured during the play.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:18Safety BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+2
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 21-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 30-J.Conner is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 12:47TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 25
- Score
- 27-21
(12:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 12:42XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 28-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 7:18TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 28-27
(7:18) 30-J.Conner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 7:12XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 28-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 3:19TD Dominique RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 3
- Score
- 34-28
(3:19) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete short right to 11-D.Robinson. Kansas City challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 11-D.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 3:15XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 35-28
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 13:47TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 29
- Score
- 41-28
(13:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward]. Penalty on PIT-42-M.Burnett, Defensive Holding, declined.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 13:42XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 42-28
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:09Safety Kareem HuntPoints+2
- Yard line
- PIT 99
- Score
- 42-30
(12:09) 27-K.Hunt up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (25-A.Burns, 42-M.Burnett).
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:08TD BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 42-36
(2:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:59XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 42-37
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +23.71 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 2B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +22.65 total EPA · 71 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 3Jordan James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 4Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 6S. Watkins · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8James Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 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 (+23.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
Patrick Mahomes's top snap (-4.81 EPA): (5:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 17-C.Conley to PIT 32 for 4 yards (97-C.Heyward). FUMBLES (97-C.Heyward), RECOVERED by PIT-56-A.Chickillo at PIT 34. 56-A.Chickillo ran ob at PIT 34 for no gain.
Quarterback report card
B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 71 dropbacks · 54.9% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +22.65 total EPA
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +22.4% CPOE · +0.70 EPA/play · +23.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.331 | +0.115 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.6% | 49.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.703 | +0.319 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.280 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.115 | -0.331 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.0% | 47.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +25.79 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +12.01 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — Chris Conley (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Jordan James (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Jordan Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner
- Kansas City Chiefs — Dominique Robinson (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 21–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 17-C.Conley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 13:05) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q1 9:13) — (9:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 9:08) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q1 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 2:24) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 26 (Q2 14:30) — (14:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 81-J.James for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 14:20) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q2 0:24); Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q2 0:18) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 30-J.Conner is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 25 (Q3 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 12:42) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 7:18); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 7:12) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q3 3:19); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 3:15) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 29 (Q4 13:47); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 13:42) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 99 (Q4 12:09) — (12:09) 27-K.Hunt up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (25-A.Burns, 42-M.Burnett).; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 1:59) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 13-J.Washington for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-20-S.Nelson was injured during the play.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to PIT 12 for 31 yards (51-J.Bostic).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 3:19) — (3:19) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete short right to 11-D.Robinson. Kansas City challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 11-D.Robinson for 3 yar
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward]. Penalty on PIT-42-M.Burnett, Defensive Holding, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 17-C.Conley to PIT 32 for 4 yards (97-C.Heyward). FUMBLES (97-C.Heyward), RECOVERED by PIT-56-A.Chickillo at PIT 34. 56-A.Chickillo ran ob at PIT 34 fo
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward]. Penalty on PIT-42-M.Burnett, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 13-J.Washington for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-20-S.Nelson was injured during the play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 13:10 · PIT 15 · Score 6-0
(13:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 17-C.Conley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 13:05 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 9:13 · PIT 19 · Score 13-0
(9:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 9:08 · PIT 15 · Score 14-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 2:29 · PIT 5 · Score 20-0
(2:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 2:24 · PIT 15 · Score 21-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:30 · KC 26 · Score 21-6
(14:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 81-J.James for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:20 · KC 15 · Score 21-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:31 · KC 2 · Score 21-13
(6:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · KC 14 · Score 21-19
(:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 13-J.Washington for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-20-S.Nelson was injured during the play. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 0:18 · KC 2 · Score 21-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 30-J.Conner is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 12:47 · PIT 25 · Score 27-21
(12:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 12:42 · PIT 15 · Score 28-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 7:18 · KC 1 · Score 28-27
(7:18) 30-J.Conner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 7:12 · KC 15 · Score 28-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 3:19 · PIT 3 · Score 34-28
(3:19) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete short right to 11-D.Robinson. Kansas City challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 11-D.Robinson for 3 yar - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 3:15 · PIT 15 · Score 35-28
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 13:47 · PIT 29 · Score 41-28
(13:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward]. Penalty on PIT-42-M.Burnett, Defensive Holding, declined. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 13:42 · PIT 15 · Score 42-28
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:09 · PIT 99 · Score 42-30
(12:09) 27-K.Hunt up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (25-A.Burns, 42-M.Burnett). - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:08 · KC 3 · Score 42-36
(2:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:59 · KC 15 · Score 42-37
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
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.
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2018-09-16?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 42-37 in Week 2, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 21; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 9; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 42, Pittsburgh Steelers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Conley (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 13:10) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 9:13) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 2:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. James (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 14:30) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 6:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:24) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 12:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 7:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Robinson (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 3:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 13:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q4 2:08) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.9% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +22.65 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 67.6% completion, +22.4% CPOE, +0.70 EPA per dropback, +23.71 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-4.81 EPA): (5:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 17-C.Conley to PIT 32 for 4 yards (97-C.Heyward). FUMBLES (97-C.Heyward), RECOVERED by PIT-56-A.Chickillo at PIT 34. 56-A.Chickillo.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 42-37 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 0-1 L
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