Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–9 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 6–21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Patrick Mahomes
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEP…
- Game date
- 2021-02-07
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31–9 on 2021-02-07. T. Brady posted a game-high +13.27 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(5:14) 7-H.Butker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(6:11) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-B.Breeland, Defensive Holding, declined.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(1:04) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(:10) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-32-T.Mathieu, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(11:31) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(7:51) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 28-L.Fournette right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(2:50) 3-R.Succop 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 5:14FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 31
- Score
- 3-0
(5:14) 7-H.Butker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:41TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 8
- Score
- 3-6
(:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:37XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 3-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:11TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 17
- Score
- 3-13
(6:11) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-B.Breeland, Defensive Holding, declined.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:05XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 3-14
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:04FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 14
- Score
- 6-14
(1:04) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:10TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 6-20
(:10) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-32-T.Mathieu, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:06XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 6-21
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:31FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 34
- Score
- 9-21
(11:31) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 27
- Score
- 9-27
(7:51) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 28-L.Fournette right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:45XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 9-28
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:50FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 34
- Score
- 9-31
(2:50) 3-R.Succop 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.27 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2R. Gronkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 3Leonard Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.50 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4Leonard Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5
Clyde Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 6
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play - 7
Dominique Robinson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 8C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 3 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
T. Brady — TB · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+13.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+2.55 EPA): (6:11) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-B.Breeland, Defensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (-4.27 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 45-D.White at TB 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
Patrick Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 61 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · -8.8% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -10.69 total EPA- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +13.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.086 | +0.197 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 55.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.175 | +0.390 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.144 | -0.008 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.197 | +0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.4% | 58.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.09 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.20 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -7.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +15.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Anthony Brown (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Leonard Fournette
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 7-H.Butker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q1 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 0:37) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q2 6:11) — (6:11) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-B.Breeland, Defensive Holding, declined.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 6:05) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TB 14 (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 0:10); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 0:06) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TB 34 (Q3 11:31) — (11:31) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 27 (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 28-L.Fournette right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 7:45) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the KC 34 (Q3 2:50) — (2:50) 3-R.Succop 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 3-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. PENALTY on KC-17-M.Hardman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at KC 22 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) 73-J.Haeg and 50-V.Vea reported in as eligible. 27-R.Jones right guard to KC 1 for no gain (54-D.Wilson; 56-B.Niemann). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at TB 29 for -6 yards (55-F.Clark).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:46) — (14:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski pushed ob at TB 33 for 3 yards (54-D.Wilson). PENALTY on KC-95-C.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at TB 33.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles left end ran ob at KC 47 for 11 yards (31-A.Winfield).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 45-D.White at TB 0. Touchback.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) 73-J.Haeg and 50-V.Vea reported in as eligible. 27-R.Jones right guard to KC 1 for no gain (54-D.Wilson; 56-B.Niemann). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete short right to 31-Darr.Williams [92-W.Gholston].
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 28-L.Fournette right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 5:14 · TB 31 · Score 3-0
(5:14) 7-H.Butker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 0:41 · KC 8 · Score 3-6
(:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 0:37 · KC 15 · Score 3-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 6:11 · KC 17 · Score 3-13
(6:11) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-B.Breeland, Defensive Holding, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 6:05 · KC 15 · Score 3-14
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 1:04 · TB 14 · Score 6-14
(1:04) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · KC 1 · Score 6-20
(:10) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-32-T.Mathieu, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · KC 15 · Score 6-21
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 11:31 · TB 34 · Score 9-21
(11:31) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 7:51 · KC 27 · Score 9-27
(7:51) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 28-L.Fournette right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 7:45 · KC 15 · Score 9-28
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 2:50 · KC 34 · Score 9-31
(2:50) 3-R.Succop 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- T. Brady (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2021-02-07?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Conf. Championship, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 9, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 0:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 6:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (Q3 7:51) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 5:14, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 1:04, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 11:31, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q3 2:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 42.6% completion, -8.8% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -10.69 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.8% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +13.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+2.55 EPA): (6:11) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-B.Breeland, Defensive Holding, declined..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 16-2 Now 16-3 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 14-5 Now 15-5 W
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