Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 38–21 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 24–14 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Herbert
- Top passer
- Justin Herbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:06) 1-T.Long punts 40 yards to KC 12, Center-45-C.Mazza. 17-M.Hardman MUFFS catch, REC…
- Game date
- 2021-01-03
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38–21 on 2021-01-03. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +24.48 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(11:24) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short middle to 13-B.Pringle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(4:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 89-D.Parham Jr. for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(13:45) (Shotgun) 34-D.Thompson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(9:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(1:48) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-I.Rochell).
(:19) 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 22-J.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:55) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(11:54) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short left to 34-D.Thompson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(8:15) 31-K.Ballage up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 0-6
(11:24) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short middle to 13-B.Pringle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:19XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:32TD Dylan ParhamPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 8
- Score
- 6-7
(4:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 89-D.Parham Jr. for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:23XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-7
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 13:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 7-13
(13:45) (Shotgun) 34-D.Thompson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 13:41XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 7-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:57TD Austin EkelerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 13-14
(9:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:51XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 14-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:48Safety CHC. HennePoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 99
- Score
- 16-14
(1:48) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-I.Rochell).
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:19TD Justin HerbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 22-14
(:19) 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:16Safety Justin HerbertPoints+2
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 24-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 22-J.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:55TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 48
- Score
- 30-14
(:55) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:47XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 31-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 11:54TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 8
- Score
- 31-20
(11:54) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short left to 34-D.Thompson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 11:49XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 31-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:15TD KBK. BallagePoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 37-21
(8:15) 31-K.Ballage up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:09XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 38-21
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +24.48 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2C. Henne · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +12.74 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 3Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 4Darwin Thompson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5Byron Pringle · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6
Spencer Anderson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play - 7
Josh Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 8
Dominique Robinson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 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
Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing
Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+24.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
Justin Herbert's top snap (+4.94 EPA): (:55) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.98 EPA): T. Long — (12:06) 1-T.Long punts 40 yards to KC 12, Center-45-C.Mazza. 17-M.Hardman MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-12-J.Reed at KC 17.
Quarterback report card
Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +24.48 total EPA
- C. Henne (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.335 | +0.133 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.2% | 53.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.644 | +0.354 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.050 | -0.272 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.335 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.0% | 45.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.13 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 8 drives, +8.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +27.80 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — Byron Pringle (C. Henne pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Dylan Parham (Justin Herbert pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Darwin Thompson
- Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Justin Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Justin Herbert
- Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Darwin Thompson (C. Henne pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Ballage
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 LAC 3 (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short middle to 13-B.Pringle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 11:19) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 89-D.Parham Jr. for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 4:23) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 34-D.Thompson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 13:41) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 9:51) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 99 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-I.Rochell).; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q2 0:16) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 22-J.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 48 (Q3 0:55) — (:55) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 0:47) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short left to 34-D.Thompson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 11:49) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) 31-K.Ballage up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 8:09) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short right to 34-D.Thompson pushed ob at LAC 18 for 37 yards (24-N.Adderley).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:06) — (12:06) 1-T.Long punts 40 yards to KC 12, Center-45-C.Mazza. 17-M.Hardman MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-12-J.Reed at KC 17.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-I.Rochell).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert up the middle to K
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 22-J.Jackson to KC 15 for 32 yards (27-R.Fenton).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:06) — (12:06) 1-T.Long punts 40 yards to KC 12, Center-45-C.Mazza. 17-M.Hardman MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-12-J.Reed at KC 17.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:55) — (:55) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short right to 34-D.Thompson pushed ob at LAC 18 for 37 yards (24-N.Adderley).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 10-J.Herbert kneels to KC 11 for -1 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 11:24 · LAC 3 · Score 0-6
(11:24) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short middle to 13-B.Pringle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 11:19 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:32 · KC 8 · Score 6-7
(4:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 89-D.Parham Jr. for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:23 · KC 15 · Score 7-7
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 13:45 · LAC 1 · Score 7-13
(13:45) (Shotgun) 34-D.Thompson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 13:41 · LAC 15 · Score 7-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:57 · KC 4 · Score 13-14
(9:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:51 · KC 15 · Score 14-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q2 1:48 · LAC 99 · Score 16-14
(1:48) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-I.Rochell). - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · KC 1 · Score 22-14
(:19) 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q2 0:16 · KC 2 · Score 24-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 22-J.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 0:55 · KC 48 · Score 30-14
(:55) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 0:47 · KC 15 · Score 31-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 11:54 · LAC 8 · Score 31-20
(11:54) (Shotgun) 4-C.Henne pass short left to 34-D.Thompson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 11:49 · LAC 15 · Score 31-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:15 · KC 1 · Score 37-21
(8:15) 31-K.Ballage up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:09 · KC 15 · Score 38-21
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Henne (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2021-01-03?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-21 in Week 17, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 38, Kansas City Chiefs 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — B. Pringle (C. Henne pass) (Q1 11:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 4:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Thompson (Q2 13:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 9:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Herbert (Q2 0:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 0:55) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Thompson (C. Henne pass) (Q4 11:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Ballage (Q4 8:15) 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?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.9% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +24.48 total passing EPA. C. Henne (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.9% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.94 EPA): (:55) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 14-1 Now 14-2 L
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