Chiefs 23–20 Jets: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets?

Z. Wilson (New York Jets), 65.1% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.07 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 46.2% completion, -4.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.86 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-4.78 EPA): (:38) 15-P.Mahomes kneels to NYJ 4 for -1 yards. PENALTY on NYJ, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 2 yards, enforced at NYJ 4..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 23–20 New York Jets
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 20–12 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Zach Wilson
Biggest EPA play: (7:30) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 46, RECOVERED by KC-98-T.Wharton at N…
Game date: 2023-10-01

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 23–20 on 2023-10-01. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +7.86 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	17	3	0	3	0	23
New York Jets	0	12	8	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

NYJ 48

NYJ 34

+3NYJ 8

NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:39FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 18
Score
3-0
(11:39) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:41TD
Isiah Pacheco
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 48
Score
9-0
(8:41) 10-I.Pacheco left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:32XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 15
Score
10-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:32TD
Noah Gray
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 34
Score
16-0
(3:32) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 83-N.Gray for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:24XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 15
Score
17-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 13:27Safety
Patrick Mahomes
Points+2
Yard line
NYJ 93
Score
17-2
(13:27) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete deep right to 11-M.Valdes-Scantling (3-J.Whitehead) [47-B.Huff]. PENALTY on KC-74-J.Taylor, Face Mask, 7 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:53FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
KC 13
Score
17-5
(9:53) 9-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:31TD
C.J. Uzomah
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
17-11
(6:31) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:26XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
17-12
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:18FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 19
Score
20-12
(2:18) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
NYJNew York Jets
Q3 10:44TD
Allen Lazard
Points+6
Yard line
KC 10
Score
20-18
(10:44) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 10-A.Lazard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q3 10:40Safety
Zach Wilson
Points+2
Yard line
KC 2
Score
20-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-Z.Wilson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:54FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 8
Score
23-20
(10:54) 7-H.Butker 26 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 · +7.86 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2Allen Lazard · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
3Zach Wilson · New York Jets · Passing · +3.07 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
4Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
5Kadarius Toney · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
6Isiah Pacheco · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
7Isiah Pacheco · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
8Jeremy Ruckert · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 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 (+7.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (-4.78 EPA): (:38) 15-P.Mahomes kneels to NYJ 4 for -1 yards. PENALTY on NYJ, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 2 yards, enforced at NYJ 4.

Biggest single play (-5.00 EPA): Zach Wilson — (7:30) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 46, RECOVERED by KC-98-T.Wharton at NYJ 47.

Quarterback report card

Zach Wilson led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Zach Wilson (New York Jets) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.07 total EPA
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -4.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	New York Jets
Offensive EPA/play	+0.076	-0.037
Offensive success rate	47.0%	34.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.201	+0.071
Rush EPA/play	+0.081	-0.159
Defensive EPA/play	+0.037	-0.076
Defensive success rate	65.8%	53.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
New York Jets: -0.04 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +6.33 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New York Jets: 11 drives, -2.80 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 — Isiah Pacheco (Q1 8:41)
Kansas City Chiefs — Noah Gray (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q1 3:32)
New York Jets — C.J. Uzomah (Zach Wilson pass) (Q2 6:31)
New York Jets — Allen Lazard (Zach Wilson pass) (Q3 10:44)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 11:39)
New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 9:53)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 2:18)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 10:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYJ 48 (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 10-I.Pacheco left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 8:32) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYJ 34 (Q1 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 83-N.Gray for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 3:24) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 12–3. New York Jets registered a safety from the NYJ 93 (Q2 13:27); New York Jets connected on a field goal from the KC 13 (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) 9-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 6:26) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 8–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 10-A.Lazard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q3 10:40) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-Z.Wilson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New York Jets (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 46, RECOVERED by KC-98-T.Wharton at NYJ 47. [WPA -23.6% · EPA -5.00]
New York Jets (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 10-A.Lazard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +2.96]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 10-I.Pacheco left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.9% · EPA +4.75]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles up the middle to NYJ 35 for 25 yards (0-A.Amos). PENALTY on NYJ-57-C.Mosley, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at NYJ 35. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.38]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice to NYJ 25 for 18 yards (4-D.Reed). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +1.44]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Jets (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 46, RECOVERED by KC-98-T.Wharton at NYJ 47. [WPA -23.6% · EPA -5.00]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 15-P.Mahomes kneels to NYJ 4 for -1 yards. PENALTY on NYJ, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 2 yards, enforced at NYJ 4. [EPA -4.78]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 10-I.Pacheco left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.9% · EPA +4.75]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 83-N.Gray for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +4.23]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 11:39 · NYJ 18 · Score 3-0
(11:39) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 8:41 · NYJ 48 · Score 9-0
(8:41) 10-I.Pacheco left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 8:32 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:32 · NYJ 34 · Score 16-0
(3:32) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 83-N.Gray for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 3:24 · NYJ 15 · Score 17-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q2 13:27 · NYJ 93 · Score 17-2
(13:27) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete deep right to 11-M.Valdes-Scantling (3-J.Whitehead) [47-B.Huff]. PENALTY on KC-74-J.Taylor, Face Mask, 7 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 9:53 · KC 13 · Score 17-5
(9:53) 9-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 6:31 · KC 1 · Score 17-11
(6:31) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 6:26 · KC 15 · Score 17-12
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 2:18 · NYJ 19 · Score 20-12
(2:18) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 10:44 · KC 10 · Score 20-18
(10:44) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 10-A.Lazard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q3 10:40 · KC 2 · Score 20-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-Z.Wilson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 10:54 · NYJ 8 · Score 23-20
(10:54) 7-H.Butker 26 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.
Zach Wilson (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets on 2023-10-01?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 23-20 in Week 4, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 17, New York Jets 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, New York Jets 12; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, New York Jets 8; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 3, New York Jets 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 23, New York Jets 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — I. Pacheco (Q1 8:41) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — N. Gray (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 3:32) New York Jets touchdown — C. Uzomah (Z. Wilson pass) (Q2 6:31) New York Jets touchdown — A. Lazard (Z. Wilson pass) (Q3 10:44) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 11:39, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 9:53, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 2:18, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 10:54, 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 York Jets?

Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 65.1% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.07 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 46.2% completion, -4.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-4.78 EPA): (:38) 15-P.Mahomes kneels to NYJ 4 for -1 yards. PENALTY on NYJ, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 2 yards, enforced at NYJ 4..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets 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 2-1 Now 3-1 W

New York Jets

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

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