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NFL · Week 3 · September 22, 2024 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2024 Week 3 Recap

Chiefs defeat Falcons 22–17 in Week 3

Rashee Rice led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 22–17 Week 3 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 22 3–0 Winner
Final 22–17
Atlanta Falcons 17 1–2
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
22–17
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 13–14 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Patrick Mahomes
FantasyHQ MVP
Rashee Rice
Game date
September 22, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Rashee Rice
    Rashee Rice 12 REC · 110 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Patrick Mahomes
    Patrick Mahomes 26/42 · 247 YDS · 2 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • JuJu Smith-Schuster
    JuJu Smith-Schuster 2 REC · 17 YDS · 1 TD +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 20/36 · 229 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake London
    Drake London 6 REC · 67 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Darnell Mooney
    Darnell Mooney 8 REC · 66 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 22–17 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 13–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Rashee Rice
Top passer
Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play
(2:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 83-N.Gray INTERCEPTED by 31-J.…
Game date
2024-09-22

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Atlanta Falcons 22–17 on 2024-09-22, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 14–13 halftime lead. Rashee Rice posted a game-high +8.43 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Kansas City Chiefs01390022
Atlanta Falcons7703017

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 11:12TD
    Drake London

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 14
    Score
    0-6

    (11:12) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 5-D.London for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 11:07XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    0-7

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 8:51TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 13
    Score
    6-7

    (8:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-0-L.Carter, Roughing the Passer, 8 yards, enforced between downs.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 8:45XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 7
    Score
    7-7

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 6:44TD
    Brian Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    7-13

    (6:44) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 6:37XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    7-14

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:48FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 35
    Score
    10-14

    (2:48) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:11FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 26
    Score
    13-14

    (:11) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 9:42FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    16-14

    (9:42) 7-H.Butker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 1:21TD
    JuJu Smith-Schuster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 13
    Score
    22-14

    (1:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 9-J.Smith-Schuster for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Jarrett].

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:56FG
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 36
    Score
    22-17

    (12:56) 6-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.43 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  2. 2Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +6.17 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  3. 3Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +5.00 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4Drake LondonDrake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  5. 5Darnell MooneyDarnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  6. 6Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play
  7. 7Brian RobinsonBrian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  8. 8JuJu Smith-SchusterJuJu Smith-Schuster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Rashee Rice

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Rashee Rice — KC · Receiving

Rashee Rice posted the highest total EPA (+8.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

Rashee Rice's top snap (+2.67 EPA): (8:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-0-L.Carter, Roughing the Passer, 8 yards, enforced between downs.

Biggest single play (-5.73 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (2:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 83-N.Gray INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons [55-K.Elliss] at ATL -1. Touchback.

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 MahomesPatrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +1.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.00 total EPA
  • Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.086-0.006
Offensive success rate57.5%46.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.119+0.171
Rush EPA/play+0.088-0.345
Defensive EPA/play+0.006-0.086
Defensive success rate53.9%42.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.09 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.01 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -0.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +7.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons — Drake London (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 11:12)
  • Rashee RiceKansas City Chiefs — Rashee Rice (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 8:51)
  • Brian RobinsonAtlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Q2 6:44)
  • JuJu Smith-SchusterKansas City Chiefs — JuJu Smith-Schuster (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q3 1:21)

Field goals

  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 2:48)
  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 0:11)
  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 9:42)
  • Younghoe KooAtlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q4 12:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 5-D.London for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 11:07) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q2 8:51); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the ATL 7 (Q2 8:45) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 6:37) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the ATL 35 (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 9–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q3 9:42) — (9:42) 7-H.Butker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q3 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 9-J.Smith-Schuster for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Jarrett]..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 36 (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) 6-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:56) — (:56) 7-B.Robinson left end to KC 16 for -3 yards (32-N.Bolton, 54-L.Chenal). [WPA -35.1% · EPA -3.45]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 5-D.London. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -2.86]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 8-K.Pitts to KC 1 for 50 yards (20-J.Reid). Penalty on KC-22-T.McDuffie, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +4.18]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney to KC 37 for no gain (35-Ja.Watson). PENALTY on KC-35-Ja.Watson, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at KC 37 - No Play. [WPA +15.0% · EPA +1.41]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 27-C.Conner (98-T.Wharton) [98-T.Wharton] at ATL 49. 27-C.Conner to ATL 46 for 3 yards. Lateral to 35-Ja. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 83-N.Gray INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons [55-K.Elliss] at ATL -1. Touchback. [WPA -9.9% · EPA -5.73]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 8-K.Pitts to KC 1 for 50 yards (20-J.Reid). Penalty on KC-22-T.McDuffie, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +4.18]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 27-C.Conner (98-T.Wharton) [98-T.Wharton] at ATL 49. 27-C.Conner to ATL 46 for 3 yards. Lateral to 35-Ja. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.72]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:56) — (:56) 7-B.Robinson left end to KC 16 for -3 yards (32-N.Bolton, 54-L.Chenal). [WPA -35.1% · EPA -3.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:12 · KC 14 · Score 0-6
    (11:12) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 5-D.London for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 11:07 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 8:51 · ATL 13 · Score 6-7
    (8:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-0-L.Carter, Roughing the Passer, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 8:45 · ATL 7 · Score 7-7
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:44 · KC 1 · Score 7-13
    (6:44) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 6:37 · KC 15 · Score 7-14
    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 2:48 · ATL 35 · Score 10-14
    (2:48) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · ATL 26 · Score 13-14
    (:11) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 9:42 · ATL 3 · Score 16-14
    (9:42) 7-H.Butker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:21 · ATL 13 · Score 22-14
    (1:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 9-J.Smith-Schuster for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Jarrett].
  11. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 12:56 · KC 36 · Score 22-17
    (12:56) 6-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

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.
  • Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Kirk Cousins (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons on 2024-09-22?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Atlanta Falcons 22-17 in Week 3, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 9, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 22, Atlanta Falcons 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. London (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 11:12) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — R. Rice (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 8:51) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 6:44) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 1:21) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 2:48, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 9:42, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 12:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.9% completion, +1.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 55.6% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?

Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+2.67 EPA): (8:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 4-R.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-0-L.Carter, Roughing the Passer, 8 yards, enforced between downs..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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