Chiefs 13–12 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

E. Stick (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.5% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -6.36 total passing EPA. B. Gabbert (Kansas City Chiefs), 42.9% completion, -17.8% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -5.84 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

D. Parham (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (7:52) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass short left to 89-D.Parham to KC 27 for 11 yards (27-C.Conner) [31-N.Jones]..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 13–12 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 10–6 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dylan Parham
Top passer: Easton Stick
Biggest EPA play: (5:14) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick sacked at KC 8 for -3 yards (90-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (90-C.Omeni…
Game date: 2024-01-07

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 13–12 on 2024-01-07. Dylan Parham posted a game-high +8.64 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	7	3	0	6	0	13
Los Angeles Chargers	0	6	3	3	0	12

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

KCKansas City Chiefs

KC 5

+1LAC 15

+3LAC 4

+3KC 31

+3KC 22

+3KC 25

+3KC 2

+3LAC 24

+3KC 35

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 5:14TD
Mike Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
KC 5
Score
6-0
(5:14) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick sacked at KC 8 for -3 yards (90-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (90-C.Omenihu) [90-C.Omenihu], touched at KC 7, RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Edwards at KC 3. 21-M.Edwards for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 4:56XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:07FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
10-0
(4:07) 7-H.Butker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:48FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 31
Score
10-3
(2:48) 11-C.Dicker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:04FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 22
Score
10-6
(:04) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:15FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 25
Score
10-9
(4:15) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:09FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 2
Score
10-12
(4:09) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:54FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 24
Score
13-12
(:54) 7-H.Butker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:49FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 35
Score
13-12
7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dylan Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
2Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
3Easton Stick · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
4Josh Ross · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
5La'Mical Perine · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
6Josh Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
7Josh Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
8Quentin Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.20 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

Dylan Parham — LAC · Receiving

Dylan Parham posted the highest total EPA (+8.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.

Dylan Parham's top snap (+3.67 EPA): (7:52) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass short left to 89-D.Parham to KC 27 for 11 yards (27-C.Conner) [31-N.Jones].

Biggest single play (-11.64 EPA): Easton Stick — (5:14) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick sacked at KC 8 for -3 yards (90-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (90-C.Omenihu) [90-C.Omenihu], touched at KC 7, RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Edwards at KC 3. 21-M.Edwards for 97 yards, TOUCHDOW

Quarterback report card

Easton Stick led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Easton Stick (Los Angeles Chargers) · 59 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -6.36 total EPA
Blaine Gabbert (Kansas City Chiefs) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -17.8% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -5.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.173	-0.146
Offensive success rate	33.3%	44.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.167	-0.108
Rush EPA/play	-0.108	-0.391
Defensive EPA/play	+0.146	+0.173
Defensive success rate	55.1%	66.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.17, Los Angeles Chargers -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: -0.17 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.15 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -12.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -14.32 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 — Mike Edwards (Q1 5:14)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 4:07)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 2:48)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 0:04)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 4:15)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 4:09)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 0:54)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 0:49)

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 KC 5 (Q1 5:14); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 4:56) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) 7-H.Butker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 31 (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) 11-C.Dicker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 25 (Q3 4:15) — (4:15) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 2 (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q4 0:54) — (:54) 7-H.Butker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q4 0:49) — 7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick sacked at KC 8 for -3 yards (90-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (90-C.Omenihu) [90-C.Omenihu], touched at KC 7, RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Edwards at KC 3. 21-M.Edwards for 97 yards, TOUCHDOW [WPA -31.3% · EPA -11.64]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass incomplete short left to 1-Q.Johnston. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -1.74]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 9-B.Gabbert scrambles up the middle to LAC 47 for 25 yards (0-D.Henley). [WPA +17.6% · EPA +2.71]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass short left to 89-D.Parham pushed ob at KC 18 for 24 yards (35-Ja.Watson). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +3.04]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass short left to 89-D.Parham to KC 27 for 11 yards (27-C.Conner) [31-N.Jones]. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.67]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick sacked at KC 8 for -3 yards (90-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (90-C.Omenihu) [90-C.Omenihu], touched at KC 7, RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Edwards at KC 3. 21-M.Edwards for 97 yards, TOUCHDOW [WPA -31.3% · EPA -11.64]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass short left to 89-D.Parham to KC 27 for 11 yards (27-C.Conner) [31-N.Jones]. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.67]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:57) — (6:57) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 29-L.Perine. 29-L.Perine right end to LAC 41 for 9 yards (31-N.Niemann). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.47]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass short left to 89-D.Parham pushed ob at KC 18 for 24 yards (35-Ja.Watson). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +3.04]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 5:14 · KC 5 · Score 6-0
(5:14) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick sacked at KC 8 for -3 yards (90-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (90-C.Omenihu) [90-C.Omenihu], touched at KC 7, RECOVERED by KC-21-M.Edwards at KC 3. 21-M.Edwards for 97 yards, TOUCHDOW
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 4:56 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 4:07 · LAC 4 · Score 10-0
(4:07) 7-H.Butker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 2:48 · KC 31 · Score 10-3
(2:48) 11-C.Dicker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · KC 22 · Score 10-6
(:04) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 4:15 · KC 25 · Score 10-9
(4:15) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:09 · KC 2 · Score 10-12
(4:09) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:54 · LAC 24 · Score 13-12
(:54) 7-H.Butker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:49 · KC 35 · Score 13-12
7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback.

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.
Dylan Parham (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Easton Stick (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2024-01-07?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 13-12 in Week 18, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Los Angeles Chargers 12.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Edwards (Q1 5:14) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 4:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 2:48, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 4:15, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 4:09, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 0:54, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 0:49, 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?

Easton Stick (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.5% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -6.36 total passing EPA. Blaine Gabbert (Kansas City Chiefs), 42.9% completion, -17.8% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -5.84 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Dylan Parham (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (7:52) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass short left to 89-D.Parham to KC 27 for 11 yards (27-C.Conner) [31-N.Jones]..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 13-12 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-11 Now 5-12 L

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