Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 27–17 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 20–10 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Rashee Rice
- Top passer
- Patrick Mahomes
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:09) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 81-B.Bell INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Mapu [90-…
- Game date
- 2023-12-17
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New England Patriots 27–17 on 2023-12-17. Rashee Rice posted a game-high +9.99 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(1:34) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 1-J.McKinnon. 1-J.McKinnon pass short middle to 4-R.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(7:14) 4-B.Zappe pass deep right to 85-H.Henry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(4:50) 37-C.Ryland 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(10:32) 7-H.Butker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(9:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 25-C.Edwards-Helaire for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(3:45) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(8:31) (Shotgun) 36-K.Harris up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 1:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 6-0
(1:34) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 1-J.McKinnon. 1-J.McKinnon pass short middle to 4-R.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 1:30XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:14TD Hunter HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 16
- Score
- 7-6
(7:14) 4-B.Zappe pass deep right to 85-H.Henry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:09XP Chad RylandPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-7
37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:50FG Chad RylandPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 7
- Score
- 7-10
(4:50) 37-C.Ryland 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 13-10
(:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:35TD Harrison ButkerPoints+7
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:32FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 17-10
(10:32) 7-H.Butker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:29TD Clyde Edwards-HelairePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 23-10
(9:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 25-C.Edwards-Helaire for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:22XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 24-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 3:45FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 27-10
(3:45) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:31TD Kevin HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 18
- Score
- 27-16
(8:31) (Shotgun) 36-K.Harris up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:24XP Chad RylandPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 27-17
37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Rashee Rice · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.99 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 2Clyde Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3
Noah Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 4DeVante Parker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5
Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +1.92 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 6Ju. Watson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7Jerick McKinnon · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8Richie James · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 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
Rashee Rice — KC · Receiving
Rashee Rice posted the highest total EPA (+9.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.11 EPA per play.
Rashee Rice's top snap (+2.45 EPA): (2:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 4-R.Rice to NE 21 for 20 yards (8-J.Bentley, 23-K.Dugger).
Biggest single play (-6.39 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (7:09) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 81-B.Bell INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Mapu [90-C.Barmore] at KC 28. 30-M.Mapu pushed ob at KC 8 for 20 yards (83-N.Gray). KC-64-W.Morris was injured during t
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) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.92 total EPA
Bailey Zappe (New England Patriots) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +1.5% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -15.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.113 | -0.335 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 35.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.425 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.259 | -0.204 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.335 | +0.113 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.3% | 63.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.34), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.11 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.34 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, -9.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, -23.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — Jerick McKinnon (Jerick McKinnon pass)
- New England Patriots — Hunter Henry (Bailey Zappe pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Jerick McKinnon (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- New England Patriots — Kevin Harris
Field goals
- New England Patriots — Chad Ryland
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 1-J.McKinnon. 1-J.McKinnon pass short middle to 4-R.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 1:30) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–10. New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 16 (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) 4-B.Zappe pass deep right to 85-H.Henry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 7:09) — 37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q2 4:50) — (4:50) 37-C.Ryland 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q2 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q2 0:35) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NE 11 (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 7-H.Butker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q3 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 25-C.Edwards-Helaire for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 9:22) — 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 NE 35 (Q3 3:45) — (3:45) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 36-K.Harris up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 8:24) — 37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 81-B.Bell INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Mapu [90-C.Barmore] at KC 28. 30-M.Mapu pushed ob at KC 8 for 20 yards (83-N.Gray). KC-64-W.Morris was injured during t
- New England Patriots (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) 4-B.Zappe pass deep right to 85-H.Henry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 84-Ju.Watson to NE 42 for 31 yards (31-J.Jones).
- New England Patriots (Q3 10:22) — (10:22) 4-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 50-W.Gay at NE 31. 50-W.Gay pushed ob at NE 7 for 24 yards (60-D.Andrews).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 81-B.Bell INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Mapu [90-C.Barmore] at KC 28. 30-M.Mapu pushed ob at KC 8 for 20 yards (83-N.Gray). KC-64-W.Morris was injured during t
- New England Patriots (Q3 10:22) — (10:22) 4-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 50-W.Gay at NE 31. 50-W.Gay pushed ob at NE 7 for 24 yards (60-D.Andrews).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 19-K.Toney INTERCEPTED by 48-Ja.Tavai at KC 31. 48-Ja.Tavai to KC 27 for 4 yards (52-C.Humphrey). FUMBLES (52-C.Humphrey), touched at KC 29
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) 7-H.Butker 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 1:34 · NE 4 · Score 6-0
(1:34) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 1-J.McKinnon. 1-J.McKinnon pass short middle to 4-R.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 1:30 · NE 15 · Score 7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 7:14 · KC 16 · Score 7-6
(7:14) 4-B.Zappe pass deep right to 85-H.Henry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:09 · KC 15 · Score 7-7
37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 4:50 · KC 7 · Score 7-10
(4:50) 37-C.Ryland 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:40 · NE 8 · Score 13-10
(:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 0:35 · NE 15 · Score 14-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 10:32 · NE 11 · Score 17-10
(10:32) 7-H.Butker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:29 · NE 6 · Score 23-10
(9:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 25-C.Edwards-Helaire for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:22 · NE 15 · Score 24-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 3:45 · NE 35 · Score 27-10
(3:45) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:31 · KC 18 · Score 27-16
(8:31) (Shotgun) 36-K.Harris up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 8:24 · KC 15 · Score 27-17
37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
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.
- Rashee Rice (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 Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots on 2023-12-17?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New England Patriots 27-17 in Week 15, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 13, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 13, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 27, New England Patriots 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. McKinnon (J. McKinnon pass) (Q1 1:34) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Henry (B. Zappe pass) (Q2 7:14) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. McKinnon (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 0:40) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Edwards-Helaire (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 9:29) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Harris (Q4 8:31) New England Patriots field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 4:50, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 10:32, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 3:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.4% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.92 total passing EPA. Bailey Zappe (New England Patriots), 62.2% completion, +1.5% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -15.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?
Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.99 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.45 EPA): (2:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 4-R.Rice to NE 21 for 20 yards (8-J.Bentley, 23-K.Dugger)..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
New England Patriots
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
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