Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 33–29 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 22–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Patrick Mahomes
- Top passer
- Patrick Mahomes
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.…
- Game date
- 2021-09-12
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns 33–29 on 2021-09-12, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 22–10 halftime lead. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +23.00 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 8 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 29 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(7:58) 24-N.Chubb left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-K.Hunt rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:55) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(13:33) 80-J.Landry left end to KC 1 for 4 yards (98-T.Wharton; 38-L.Sneed). CLE-71-J.Wills was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Cleveland challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 80-J.Landry left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-71-J.Wills was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
(6:40) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(3:01) 24-N.Chubb left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
(7:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(:36) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(10:28) 27-K.Hunt left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
(10:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Elliott].
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(7:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 7:58TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 6-0
(7:58) 24-N.Chubb left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 7:53Safety Kareem HuntPoints+2
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 8-0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-K.Hunt rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 1:55FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 10
- Score
- 8-3
(1:55) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:33TD JLJ. LandryPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 5
- Score
- 14-3
(13:33) 80-J.Landry left end to KC 1 for 4 yards (98-T.Wharton; 38-L.Sneed). CLE-71-J.Wills was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Cleveland challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 80-J.Landry left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-71-J.Wills was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:28XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 15-3
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:40TD Patrick MahomesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 5
- Score
- 15-9
(6:40) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:30XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 15-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 3:01TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 18
- Score
- 21-10
(3:01) 24-N.Chubb left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:55XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 22-10
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:33TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 11
- Score
- 22-16
(7:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:27XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 22-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:36FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 25
- Score
- 22-20
(:36) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:28TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 28-20
(10:28) 27-K.Hunt left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:24XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 29-20
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:24TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 75
- Score
- 29-26
(10:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Elliott].
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:10XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 29-27
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 7:08TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 8
- Score
- 29-33
(7:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +23.00 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +12.76 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +10.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 4
Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +9.99 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 5Anthony Schwartz · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.36 EPA/play
- 7J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8
Austin Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 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 (+23.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+6.03 EPA): (10:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Elliott].
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) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +15.9% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +23.00 total EPA
- Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +14.2% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.183 | +0.240 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.4% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.348 | +0.511 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.072 | -0.161 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.183 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 48.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.24 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, +13.51 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +18.97 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
- Cleveland Browns — J. Landry
- Kansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 8–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 24-N.Chubb left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the KC 1 (Q1 7:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-K.Hunt rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q2 13:33); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 13:28) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 6:40) — (6:40) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 6:30) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 24-N.Chubb left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 2:55) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 7:27) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q3 0:36) — (:36) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q4 10:28) — (10:28) 27-K.Hunt left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 10:24) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 75 (Q4 10:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Elliott].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 10:10) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 88-H.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hughes [49-D.Sorensen] at KC 42. 21-M.Hughes to KC 42 for no gain (88-H.Bryant).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Elliott].
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) (Punt formation) 7-J.Gillan FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 10, and recovers at CLE 11. 7-J.Gillan to CLE 15 for 4 yards (85-M.Kemp).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 24-N.Chubb right end to KC 48 for 4 yards (22-J.Thornhill). FUMBLES (22-J.Thornhill), RECOVERED by KC-56-B.Niemann at KC 47.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Elliott].
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 24-N.Chubb right end to KC 48 for 4 yards (22-J.Thornhill). FUMBLES (22-J.Thornhill), RECOVERED by KC-56-B.Niemann at KC 47.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) 80-J.Landry left end to KC 1 for 4 yards (98-T.Wharton; 38-L.Sneed). CLE-71-J.Wills was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Cleveland challenged the short of the goal line rul
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) (Punt formation) 7-J.Gillan FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 10, and recovers at CLE 11. 7-J.Gillan to CLE 15 for 4 yards (85-M.Kemp).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 7:58 · KC 4 · Score 6-0
(7:58) 24-N.Chubb left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q1 7:53 · KC 1 · Score 8-0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-K.Hunt rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 1:55 · CLE 10 · Score 8-3
(1:55) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 13:33 · KC 5 · Score 14-3
(13:33) 80-J.Landry left end to KC 1 for 4 yards (98-T.Wharton; 38-L.Sneed). CLE-71-J.Wills was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Cleveland challenged the short of the goal line rul - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 13:28 · KC 15 · Score 15-3
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:40 · CLE 5 · Score 15-9
(6:40) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:30 · CLE 15 · Score 15-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 3:01 · KC 18 · Score 21-10
(3:01) 24-N.Chubb left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 2:55 · KC 15 · Score 22-10
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 7:33 · CLE 11 · Score 22-16
(7:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 7:27 · CLE 15 · Score 22-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 0:36 · CLE 25 · Score 22-20
(:36) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:28 · KC 2 · Score 28-20
(10:28) 27-K.Hunt left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 10:24 · KC 15 · Score 29-20
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:24 · CLE 75 · Score 29-26
(10:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Elliott]. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 10:10 · CLE 15 · Score 29-27
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 7:08 · CLE 8 · Score 29-33
(7:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2021-09-12?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns 33-29 in Week 1, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 8, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 14, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Kansas City Chiefs 13; Final: Cleveland Browns 29, Kansas City Chiefs 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q1 7:58) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (Q2 13:33) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q2 6:40) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 3:01) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 7:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 10:28) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 10:24) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 7:08) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 1:55, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 0:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.0% completion, +15.9% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +23.00 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 65.6% completion, +14.2% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.99 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+6.03 EPA): (10:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Elliott]..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 33-29 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 1-0 W
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