Vikings 23–26 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 44.2% completion, -12.1% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.01 total passing EPA. M. Moore (Kansas City Chiefs), 64.1% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.55 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

T. Hill (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.91 EPA): (8:28) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-E.Griffen]..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 26–23 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Trysten Hill
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (6:25) 26-Dam.Williams up the middle for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2019-11-03

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 26–23 on 2019-11-03. Trysten Hill posted a game-high +9.19 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	7	3	6	7	0	23
Kansas City Chiefs	7	3	10	6	0	26

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

MIN 40

+1MIN 15

KC 4

+3MIN 6

+3KC 11

MIN 91

+1MIN 15

+3MIN 27

KC 3

+3MIN 36

+3MIN 26

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:28TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 40
Score
0-6
(8:28) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-E.Griffen].
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:21XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:54TD
OJO. Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 4
Score
6-7
(2:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 81-O.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:50XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:38FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 6
Score
7-10
(4:38) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:09FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
KC 11
Score
10-10
(:09) 5-D.Bailey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 11:57TD
Ameer Abdullah
Points+6
Yard line
KC 16
Score
16-10
(11:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 31-A.Abdullah for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:25TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 91
Score
16-16
(6:25) 26-Dam.Williams up the middle for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:13XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
16-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:35FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 27
Score
16-20
(:35) 7-H.Butker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:03TD
KRK. Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
KC 3
Score
22-20
(11:03) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:59XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
23-20
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:36FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 36
Score
23-23
(2:36) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:03FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 26
Score
23-26
(:03) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.19 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
2Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.01 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
3Dam. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.65 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
4Laquon Treadwell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
5Ameer Abdullah · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.85 EPA/play
6Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
7Malachi Moore · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +2.55 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8Irv Smith Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 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 (+9.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.

Trysten Hill's top snap (+3.91 EPA): (8:28) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-E.Griffen].

Biggest single play (+7.10 EPA): Another player — (6:25) 26-Dam.Williams up the middle for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -12.1% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.01 total EPA
Malachi Moore (Kansas City Chiefs) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.003	+0.043
Offensive success rate	33.0%	51.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.210	+0.065
Rush EPA/play	-0.266	+0.195
Defensive EPA/play	-0.043	+0.003
Defensive success rate	48.7%	67.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.00, Kansas City Chiefs +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +3.29 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -0.25 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 — Trysten Hill (Malachi Moore pass) (Q1 8:28)
Minnesota Vikings — O. Johnson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 2:54)
Minnesota Vikings — Ameer Abdullah (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 11:57)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 6:25)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 11:03)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 4:38)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q2 0:09)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 0:35)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 2:36)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 40 (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-E.Griffen].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 8:21) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 81-O.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 2:50) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q2 4:38) — (4:38) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the KC 11 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 5-D.Bailey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 16 (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 31-A.Abdullah for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 91 (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) 26-Dam.Williams up the middle for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 6:13) — 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 MIN 27 (Q3 0:35) — (:35) 7-H.Butker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 10:59) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 36 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) 26-Dam.Williams up the middle for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.2% · EPA +7.10]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. [WPA +20.0% · EPA +0.65]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-T.Hill to MIN 19 for 41 yards (26-T.Waynes) [98-L.Joseph]. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +2.76]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore sacked at MIN 33 for -11 yards (22-H.Smith). FUMBLES (22-H.Smith) [22-H.Smith], and recovers at MIN 36. 8-M.Moore to MIN 36 for no gain (97-E.Griffen). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -1.94]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +2.10]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) 26-Dam.Williams up the middle for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.2% · EPA +7.10]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 15:00) — 5-D.Bailey kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to KC 0. 17-M.Hardman to KC 34 for 34 yards (21-M.Hughes). FUMBLES (21-M.Hughes), RECOVERED by MIN-24-H.Hill at KC 38. 24-H.Hill to KC 38 for no gain (23-A.Watts) [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.77]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-E.Griffen]. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.91]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 11-L.Treadwell to KC 34 for 26 yards (35-C.Ward; 32-T.Mathieu). [WPA +5.1% · EPA +3.00]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 8:28 · MIN 40 · Score 0-6
(8:28) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-E.Griffen].
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 8:21 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:54 · KC 4 · Score 6-7
(2:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 81-O.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:50 · KC 15 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 4:38 · MIN 6 · Score 7-10
(4:38) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · KC 11 · Score 10-10
(:09) 5-D.Bailey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 11:57 · KC 16 · Score 16-10
(11:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 31-A.Abdullah for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 6:25 · MIN 91 · Score 16-16
(6:25) 26-Dam.Williams up the middle for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 6:13 · MIN 15 · Score 16-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 0:35 · MIN 27 · Score 16-20
(:35) 7-H.Butker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 11:03 · KC 3 · Score 22-20
(11:03) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:59 · KC 15 · Score 23-20
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 2:36 · MIN 36 · Score 23-23
(2:36) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · MIN 26 · Score 23-26
(:03) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal 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.
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.
Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2019-11-03?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 26-23 in Week 9, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 6, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 23, Kansas City Chiefs 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (M. Moore pass) (Q1 8:28) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — O. Johnson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 2:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Abdullah (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 11:57) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:25) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 11:03) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 4:38, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 0:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 2:36, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 44.2% completion, -12.1% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.01 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Kansas City Chiefs), 64.1% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.55 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Trysten Hill (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.91 EPA): (8:28) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-E.Griffen]..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W

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