Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 23–20 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 6–14 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Patrick Mahomes
- Top passer
- Patrick Mahomes
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The R…
- Game date
- 2020-09-20
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23–20 on 2020-09-20, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 14–6 halftime lead. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +8.25 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 23 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(11:28) 10-J.Herbert scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-51-M.Danna, Defensive Holding, declined.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(8:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Tillery].
(2:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-J.Guyton for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(8:11) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(3:17) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes pass to 17-M.Hardman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:31) 4-M.Badgley 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(:03) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(2:00) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:28TD Justin HerbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 0-6
(11:28) 10-J.Herbert scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-51-M.Danna, Defensive Holding, declined.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:23XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 8:57TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 10
- Score
- 6-7
(8:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Tillery].
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:37TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 14
- Score
- 6-13
(2:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-J.Guyton for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:30XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 6-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:11FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 23
- Score
- 6-17
(8:11) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 3:17FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 40
- Score
- 9-17
(3:17) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:58TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 54
- Score
- 15-17
(12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:48Safety Patrick MahomesPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-17
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes pass to 17-M.Hardman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:31FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 5
- Score
- 17-20
(2:31) 4-M.Badgley 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:03FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 20-20
(:03) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
OT 2:00FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 40
- Score
- 23-20
(2:00) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.25 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 2
Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 3Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +4.06 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5Jalen Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 6Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7
Joshua Kelley · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 8
Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 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
Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing
Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+8.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 61 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+5.12 EPA): (12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
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 · 44.3% completion · -9.3% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +8.25 total EPA
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.018 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 61.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.07 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +6.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +0.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Justin Herbert
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Jalen Guyton (Justin Herbert pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 10-J.Herbert scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-51-M.Danna, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 11:23) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q2 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Tillery].; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q2 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-J.Guyton for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 2:30) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 23 (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 40 (Q3 3:17) — (3:17) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 11–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 54 (Q4 12:58); Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:48) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes pass to 17-M.Hardman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 4-M.Badgley 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 40 (OT 2:00) — (2:00) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 2:00) — (2:00) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 4:06) — (4:06) 75-M.Remmers reported in as eligible. 34-D.Thompson right guard to LAC 44 for 2 yards (52-D.Perryman; 56-K.Murray Jr.).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles up the middle to LAC 24 for 21 yards (24-N.Adderley).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles left end ran ob at LAC 12 for 5 yards. PENALTY on KC-70-K.Osemele, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 17 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-J.Guyton for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sneed at KC 5. 38-L.Sneed to KC 5 for no gain (13-K.Allen).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen to KC 26 for 25 yards (38-L.Sneed) [94-T.Charlton].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:28 · KC 4 · Score 0-6
(11:28) 10-J.Herbert scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-51-M.Danna, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 11:23 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 8:57 · LAC 10 · Score 6-7
(8:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Tillery]. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:37 · KC 14 · Score 6-13
(2:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-J.Guyton for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:30 · KC 15 · Score 6-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 8:11 · KC 23 · Score 6-17
(8:11) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 3:17 · LAC 40 · Score 9-17
(3:17) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · LAC 54 · Score 15-17
(12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 12:48 · LAC 2 · Score 17-17
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes pass to 17-M.Hardman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:31 · KC 5 · Score 17-20
(2:31) 4-M.Badgley 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · LAC 12 · Score 20-20
(:03) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — OT 2:00 · LAC 40 · Score 23-20
(2:00) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
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.
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2020-09-20?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 in Week 2, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 11, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q5: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 23, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Herbert (Q1 11:28) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 8:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Guyton (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 2:37) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:58) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q3 8:11, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 3:17, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 2:31, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (OT 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 44.3% completion, -9.3% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +8.25 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.7% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 61 snaps. Their top snap (+5.12 EPA): (12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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