Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 43–40 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 9–24 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Trysten Hill
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 54-…
- Game date
- 2018-10-14
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43–40 on 2018-10-14. Trysten Hill posted a game-high +9.58 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 6 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 40 |
 New England Patriots | 10 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 43 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(9:09) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:22) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(5:01) 26-S.Michel up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:29) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(12:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(6:24) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(2:00) 26-S.Michel right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(13:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(7:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:40) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(1:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(10:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 350th career FG, 19th all-time.
(8:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-22-O.Scandrick, Defensive Holding, declined.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:19) 3-S.Gostkowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 400th career FGA, 30th all-time.
(3:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:09FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 24
- Score
- 3-0
(9:09) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:22FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 30
- Score
- 3-3
(5:22) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 3-9
(5:01) 26-S.Michel up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 4:57XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 3-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:29FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 24
- Score
- 6-10
(3:29) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:58TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 17
- Score
- 6-16
(12:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:52XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 6-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:24FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 9-17
(6:24) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 9-23
(2:00) 26-S.Michel right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:57XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 9-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 13:39TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 67
- Score
- 15-24
(13:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 13:27XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 16-24
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:20FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 5
- Score
- 16-27
(7:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 3:40FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 12
- Score
- 19-27
(3:40) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:03TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 14
- Score
- 25-27
(1:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:56XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 26-27
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:25FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 21
- Score
- 26-30
(10:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 350th career FG, 19th all-time.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:44TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 32-30
(8:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:38XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 33-30
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:32TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 33-36
(5:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-22-O.Scandrick, Defensive Holding, declined.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:25XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 33-37
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:19FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 32
- Score
- 33-40
(3:19) 3-S.Gostkowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 400th career FGA, 30th all-time.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:15TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 75
- Score
- 39-40
(3:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:03XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 40-40
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:03FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 10
- Score
- 40-43
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.58 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +8.97 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 4
Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +7.78 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 5Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.98 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7Sony Michel · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.81 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 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
Trysten Hill — KC · Receiving
Trysten Hill posted the highest total EPA (+9.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Trysten Hill's top snap (+6.09 EPA): (3:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.66 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (5:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Hightower at KC 31. 54-D.Hightower to KC 4 for 27 yards (84-D.Harris).
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.97 total EPA
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.268 | +0.193 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.4% | 52.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.205 | +0.219 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.193 | +0.151 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.193 | -0.268 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.5% | 46.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.27 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.19 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +19.59 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +19.14 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Sony Michel
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Sony Michel
- Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- New England Patriots — T. Brady
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–6. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NE 24 (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) 26-S.Michel up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 4:57) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NE 24 (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 12:52) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q2 6:24) — (6:24) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 26-S.Michel right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 1:57) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 67 (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 13:27) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q3 3:40) — (3:40) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 14 (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 0:56) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 16–14. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 21 (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 350th career FG, 19th all-time.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 8:38) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-22-O.Scandrick, Defensive Holding, declined.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 5:25) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 32 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 3-S.Gostkowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 400th career FGA, 30th all-time.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 75 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 3:03) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:22) — 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to KC 0. 39-Tr. Smith to NE 3 for 97 yards (32-D.McCourty).
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski to KC 9 for 39 yards (30-J.Shaw). NE 87-Gronkowski 500 career rec, 15th TE to achieve that milestone.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Hightower at KC 31. 54-D.Hightower to KC 4 for 27 yards (84-D.Harris).
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan to KC 24 for 42 yards (23-K.Fuller). Penalty on KC-23-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Hightower at KC 31. 54-D.Hightower to KC 4 for 27 yards (84-D.Harris).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:22) — 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to KC 0. 39-Tr. Smith to NE 3 for 97 yards (32-D.McCourty).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 9:09 · NE 24 · Score 3-0
(9:09) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 5:22 · KC 30 · Score 3-3
(5:22) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:01 · KC 4 · Score 3-9
(5:01) 26-S.Michel up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 4:57 · KC 15 · Score 3-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 3:29 · NE 24 · Score 6-10
(3:29) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:58 · KC 17 · Score 6-16
(12:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:52 · KC 15 · Score 6-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 6:24 · NE 6 · Score 9-17
(6:24) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · KC 1 · Score 9-23
(2:00) 26-S.Michel right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:57 · KC 15 · Score 9-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 13:39 · NE 67 · Score 15-24
(13:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 13:27 · NE 15 · Score 16-24
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 7:20 · KC 5 · Score 16-27
(7:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 3:40 · NE 12 · Score 19-27
(3:40) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:03 · NE 14 · Score 25-27
(1:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 0:56 · NE 15 · Score 26-27
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 10:25 · KC 21 · Score 26-30
(10:25) 3-S.Gostkowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 350th career FG, 19th all-time. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · NE 1 · Score 32-30
(8:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:38 · NE 15 · Score 33-30
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 5:32 · KC 4 · Score 33-36
(5:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-22-O.Scandrick, Defensive Holding, declined. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 5:25 · KC 15 · Score 33-37
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 3:19 · KC 32 · Score 33-40
(3:19) 3-S.Gostkowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 400th career FGA, 30th all-time. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:15 · NE 75 · Score 39-40
(3:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:03 · NE 15 · Score 40-40
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · KC 10 · Score 40-43
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Trysten Hill (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots on 2018-10-14?
The New England Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43-40 in Week 6, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 6, New England Patriots 10; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, New England Patriots 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 17, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 14, New England Patriots 16; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 40, New England Patriots 43.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — S. Michel (Q1 5:01) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q2 12:58) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Michel (Q2 2:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 13:39) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 1:03) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 8:44) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q4 5:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 3:15) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 9:09, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 5:22, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 3:29, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 6:24, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 7:20, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 3:40, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 10:25, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 3:19, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 58.5% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.97 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.5% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
Trysten Hill (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.58 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+6.09 EPA): (3:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 43-40 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L
New England Patriots
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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