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NFL · Week 8 · October 27, 2019 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2019 Week 8 Recap

Packers defeat Chiefs 31–24 in Week 8

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 31–24 Week 8 finish.

Green Bay Packers 31 7–1 Winner
Final 31–24
Kansas City Chiefs 24 5–3
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
31–24
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 14–17 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
October 27, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 23/43 · 288 YDS · 4 TD +17.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Andre Jones Jr.
    Andre Jones Jr. 7 REC · 159 YDS · 3 TD +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Allen Lazard
    Allen Lazard 5 REC · 42 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Malachi Moore
    Malachi Moore 24/40 · 252 YDS · 2 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Mecole Hardman Jr.
    Mecole Hardman Jr. 2 REC · 55 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 6 REC · 76 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 31–24 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 14–17 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(8:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2019-10-27

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31–24 on 2019-10-27, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 17–14 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +17.64 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers140314031
Kansas City Chiefs01707024

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 8:49TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 4
    Score
    6-0

    (8:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 8:43XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:14TD
    Joshua Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    13-0

    (2:14) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:09XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    14-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 11:04TD
    Travis Kelce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 29
    Score
    14-6

    (11:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-T.Kelce for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary].

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 10:55XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    14-7

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

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:21TD
    Mecole Hardman Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 30
    Score
    14-13

    (6:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 17-M.Hardman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:14XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    14-14

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

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 1:00FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 10
    Score
    14-17

    (1:00) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 1:35FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 17
    Score
    17-17

    (1:35) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 14:05TD
    Joshua Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 3
    Score
    23-17

    (14:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 30-J.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-E.Ogbah].

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:57XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    24-17

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  13. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 9:03TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    24-23

    (9:03) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 9:01XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    24-24

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

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 8:14TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 67
    Score
    30-24

    (8:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 8:02XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    31-24

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +17.64 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2Andre Jones Jr.Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  3. 3Malachi MooreMalachi Moore · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +9.11 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  4. 4Mecole Hardman Jr.Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play
  5. 5Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  6. 6Allen LazardAllen Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  7. 7Travis KelceTravis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Kumerow · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+17.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.77 EPA): (8:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +11.9% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.64 total EPA
  • Malachi MooreMalachi Moore (Kansas City Chiefs) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.179+0.056
Offensive success rate48.2%47.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.410+0.228
Rush EPA/play+0.031-0.096
Defensive EPA/play-0.056-0.179
Defensive success rate52.7%51.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +14.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +4.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 8:49)
  • Joshua WilliamsGreen Bay Packers — Joshua Williams (Q1 2:14)
  • Travis KelceKansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Malachi Moore pass) (Q2 11:04)
  • Mecole Hardman Jr.Kansas City Chiefs — Mecole Hardman Jr. (Malachi Moore pass) (Q2 6:21)
  • Joshua WilliamsGreen Bay Packers — Joshua Williams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 14:05)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 9:03)
  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 8:14)

Field goals

  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 1:00)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 1:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 8:43) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 2:09) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the GB 29 (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-T.Kelce for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 10:55) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 17-M.Hardman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 6:14) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the KC 17 (Q3 1:35) — (1:35) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 30-J.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-E.Ogbah].; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 13:57) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 9:01) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 67 (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 8:02) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.2% · EPA +5.77]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) 25-L.McCoy up the middle to KC 26 for 1 yard (95-T.Lancaster). FUMBLES (95-T.Lancaster), RECOVERED by GB-95-T.Lancaster at KC 27. [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.60]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 30-J.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-E.Ogbah]. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +1.66]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 16-J.Kumerow to KC 11 for 34 yards (49-D.Sorensen) [90-E.Ogbah]. Kansas City challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The rulin [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.36]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +0.94]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.2% · EPA +5.77]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) 25-L.McCoy up the middle to KC 26 for 1 yard (95-T.Lancaster). FUMBLES (95-T.Lancaster), RECOVERED by GB-95-T.Lancaster at KC 27. [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.60]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 33-A.Jones for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.50]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 7-H.Butker 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. [WPA -6.3% · EPA -3.44]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 8:49 · KC 4 · Score 6-0
    (8:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 8:43 · KC 15 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:14 · KC 1 · Score 13-0
    (2:14) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:09 · KC 15 · Score 14-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 11:04 · GB 29 · Score 14-6
    (11:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-T.Kelce for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary].
  6. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 10:55 · GB 15 · Score 14-7
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:21 · GB 30 · Score 14-13
    (6:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 17-M.Hardman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:14 · GB 15 · Score 14-14
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 1:00 · GB 10 · Score 14-17
    (1:00) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 1:35 · KC 17 · Score 17-17
    (1:35) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:05 · KC 3 · Score 23-17
    (14:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 30-J.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-E.Ogbah].
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:57 · KC 15 · Score 24-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  13. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 9:03 · GB 3 · Score 24-23
    (9:03) (Shotgun) 26-Dam.Williams left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:01 · GB 15 · Score 24-24
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  15. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:14 · KC 67 · Score 30-24
    (8:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:02 · KC 15 · Score 31-24
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2019-10-27?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-24 in Week 8, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 17; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 31, Kansas City Chiefs 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 8:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q1 2:14) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (M. Moore pass) (Q2 11:04) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Hardman (M. Moore pass) (Q2 6:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 14:05) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:03) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 8:14) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 1:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 1:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 53.5% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.64 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.0% completion, +0.0% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.11 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (8:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L