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NFL · Week 17 · December 29, 2019 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2019 Week 17 Recap

Chiefs defeat Chargers 31–21 in Week 17

Kyle Allen led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 21–31 Week 17 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 21 5–11
Final 21–31
Kansas City Chiefs 31 12–4 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
21–31
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Game date
December 29, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 9 REC · 82 YDS · 1 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 31/53 · 263 YDS · 2 TD +9.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Melvin Gordon
    Melvin Gordon 6 REC · 76 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Dam.Williams 12 CAR · 124 YDS · 2 TD +9.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mecole Hardman Jr.
    Mecole Hardman Jr. 1 REC · 30 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dominique Robinson
    Dominique Robinson 1 REC · 24 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 31–21 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Top passer
Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play
(6:41) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left end for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2019-12-29

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–21 on 2019-12-29. Kyle Allen posted a game-high +10.03 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Los Angeles Chargers0777021
Kansas City Chiefs37147031

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 1:33FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 22
    Score
    0-3

    (1:33) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 11:49TD
    Kyle Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 12
    Score
    6-3

    (11:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-22-J.Thornhill was injured during the play.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 11:44XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    7-3

    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:23TD
    Dominique Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 24
    Score
    7-9

    (2:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 11-D.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:16XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    7-10

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 13:19TD
    Melvin Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 5
    Score
    13-10

    (13:19) (Shotgun) 25-M.Gordon left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 13:14XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    14-10

    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 13:14TD
    Mecole Hardman Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 35
    Score
    14-16

    1-T.Long kicks 69 yards from LAC 35 to KC -4. 17-M.Hardman for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 12:58XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    14-17

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 6:41TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 84
    Score
    14-23

    (6:41) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left end for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 6:26XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    14-24

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 5:28TD
    Hunter Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 8
    Score
    20-24

    (5:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 5:23XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    21-24

    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 2:42TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 7
    Score
    21-30

    (2:42) 26-Dam.Williams right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 2:37XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    21-31

    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).

  1. 1Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  2. 2Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.29 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  3. 3Dam. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +9.28 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  4. 4Melvin GordonMelvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  5. 5Hunter HenryHunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  6. 6Mecole Hardman Jr.Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.98 EPA/play
  7. 7Dominique RobinsonDominique Robinson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  8. 8Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Kyle Allen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kyle Allen — LAC · Receiving

Kyle Allen posted the highest total EPA (+10.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.

Kyle Allen's top snap (+3.28 EPA): (11:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-22-J.Thornhill was injured during the play.

Biggest single play (+6.25 EPA): Another player — (6:41) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left end for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 53 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +9.29 total EPA
  • Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -5.2% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.057+0.248
Offensive success rate45.7%45.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.175+0.021
Rush EPA/play+0.024+0.542
Defensive EPA/play-0.248-0.057
Defensive success rate54.7%54.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.25 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +15.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +5.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kyle AllenLos Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 11:49)
  • Dominique RobinsonKansas City Chiefs — Dominique Robinson (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 2:23)
  • Melvin GordonLos Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Q3 13:19)
  • Mecole Hardman Jr.Kansas City Chiefs — Mecole Hardman Jr. (Q3 13:14)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 6:41)
  • Hunter HenryLos Angeles Chargers — Hunter Henry (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 5:28)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 2:42)

Field goals

  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 1:33)
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 22 (Q1 1:33) — (1:33) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 12 (Q2 11:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-22-J.Thornhill was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 11:44) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 24 (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 11-D.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 2:16) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q3 13:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 25-M.Gordon left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 13:14) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 35 (Q3 13:14) — 1-T.Long kicks 69 yards from LAC 35 to KC -4. 17-M.Hardman for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 12:58) — 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 84 (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left end for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 6:26) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 5:23) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 26-Dam.Williams right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 2:37) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:14) — 1-T.Long kicks 69 yards from LAC 35 to KC -4. 17-M.Hardman for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +5.47]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu at KC -2. Touchback (81-M.Williams). [WPA -18.5% · EPA -3.61]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Davis at KC 36. 43-M.Davis to KC 21 for 15 yards (71-M.Schwartz). [WPA -16.8% · EPA -5.40]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left end for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +6.25]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 17-M.Hardman to LAC 24 for 30 yards (23-R.Jenkins). [WPA +13.1% · EPA +2.98]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left end for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +6.25]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:14) — 1-T.Long kicks 69 yards from LAC 35 to KC -4. 17-M.Hardman for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +5.47]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Davis at KC 36. 43-M.Davis to KC 21 for 15 yards (71-M.Schwartz). [WPA -16.8% · EPA -5.40]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 25-M.Gordon up the middle to KC 5 for no gain (95-C.Jones; 64-M.Pennel). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.77]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 1:33 · LAC 22 · Score 0-3
    (1:33) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:49 · KC 12 · Score 6-3
    (11:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-22-J.Thornhill was injured during the play.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:44 · KC 15 · Score 7-3
    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:23 · LAC 24 · Score 7-9
    (2:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 11-D.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 2:16 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 13:19 · KC 5 · Score 13-10
    (13:19) (Shotgun) 25-M.Gordon left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 13:14 · KC 15 · Score 14-10
    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 13:14 · LAC 35 · Score 14-16
    1-T.Long kicks 69 yards from LAC 35 to KC -4. 17-M.Hardman for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 12:58 · LAC 15 · Score 14-17
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 6:41 · LAC 84 · Score 14-23
    (6:41) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left end for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 6:26 · LAC 15 · Score 14-24
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:28 · KC 8 · Score 20-24
    (5:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:23 · KC 15 · Score 21-24
    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  14. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:42 · LAC 7 · Score 21-30
    (2:42) 26-Dam.Williams right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · LAC 15 · Score 21-31
    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.
  • Kyle Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2019-12-29?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-21 in Week 17, 2019.

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 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 21, Kansas City Chiefs 31.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 11:49) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Robinson (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 2:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q3 13:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Hardman (Q3 13:14) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 5:28) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:42) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 1:33, 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), 58.5% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +9.29 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 53.3% completion, -5.2% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.64 total passing EPA.

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

Kyle Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.28 EPA): (11:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-22-J.Thornhill was injured during the play..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

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