Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 30–24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Patrick Mahomes
- Top passer
- Patrick Mahomes
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:17) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 8-D.Hopkins to TB 3 for 35 yards (32-J.Hay…
- Game date
- 2024-11-04
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30–24 on 2024-11-04. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +13.39 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(2:20) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
(10:28) 1-R.White left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(4:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 8-D.Hopkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. ** Injury Update: TB-0-Y.Diaby has returned to the game.
(11:40) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-C.Otton for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(5:55) 4-C.McLaughlin 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(14:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-15-P.Mahomes was injured during the play.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
(4:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 8-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
(:30) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-R.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
(4:15) 64-W.Morris reported in as eligible. 29-K.Hunt right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:20FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 22
- Score
- 0-3
(2:20) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:28TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 7
- Score
- 6-3
(10:28) 1-R.White left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:23XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-3
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:09TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 7-9
(4:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 8-D.Hopkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:05XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. ** Injury Update: TB-0-Y.Diaby has returned to the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:40TD Cade OttonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 11
- Score
- 13-10
(11:40) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-C.Otton for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:36XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 14-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:55FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 29
- Score
- 17-10
(5:55) 4-C.McLaughlin 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:21TD Samaje PerinePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 17-16
(14:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-15-P.Mahomes was injured during the play.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:14XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 17-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:20TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 17-23
(4:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 8-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:17XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 17-24
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:30TD Ryan MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 23-24
(:30) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-R.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:27XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 24-24
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
OT 4:15TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 24-30
(4:15) 64-W.Morris reported in as eligible. 29-K.Hunt right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +13.39 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2Dustin Hopkins · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3
Baker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.34 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 4Ju. Watson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 5Cade Otton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6
Sterling Shepard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 7Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8Samaje Perine · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 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 (+13.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+3.86 EPA): (6:17) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 8-D.Hopkins to TB 3 for 35 yards (32-J.Hayes) [94-C.Kancey].
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) · 51 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +13.39 total EPA
- Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.133 | +0.141 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 54.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.225 | +0.263 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.041 | -0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.141 | -0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.0% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.13, Kansas City Chiefs +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.13 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.14 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +14.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +9.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky White III
- Kansas City Chiefs — Dustin Hopkins (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Cade Otton (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Samaje Perine (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Dustin Hopkins (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ryan Miller (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TB 22 (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 10:28) — (10:28) 1-R.White left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 10:23) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 8-D.Hopkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 4:05) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. ** Injury Update: TB-0-Y.Diaby has returned to the game..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-C.Otton for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 11:36) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the KC 29 (Q3 5:55) — (5:55) 4-C.McLaughlin 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-15-P.Mahomes was injured during the play.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 14:14) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 8-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 4:17) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-R.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 0:27) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill..
Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TB 2 (OT 4:15) — (4:15) 64-W.Morris reported in as eligible. 29-K.Hunt right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 8-D.Hopkins pushed ob at TB 28 for 15 yards (31-A.Winfield).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-15-P.Mahomes was injured during the play.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 8-D.Hopkins to TB 3 for 35 yards (32-J.Hayes) [94-C.Kancey].
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce to TB 46 for 6 yards (23-T.Smith). FUMBLES (23-T.Smith), RECOVERED by TB-32-J.Hayes at TB 45.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 8-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 8-D.Hopkins to TB 3 for 35 yards (32-J.Hayes) [94-C.Kancey].
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce to TB 46 for 6 yards (23-T.Smith). FUMBLES (23-T.Smith), RECOVERED by TB-32-J.Hayes at TB 45.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-C.Otton to KC 28 for 15 yards (30-C.Roland-Wallace). KC-98-T.Wharton was injured during the play. KC-56-G.Karlaftis was injured during the play.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-15-P.Mahomes was injured during the play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 2:20 · TB 22 · Score 0-3
(2:20) 7-H.Butker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 10:28 · KC 7 · Score 6-3
(10:28) 1-R.White left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 10:23 · KC 15 · Score 7-3
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 4:09 · TB 1 · Score 7-9
(4:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 8-D.Hopkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 4:05 · TB 15 · Score 7-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. ** Injury Update: TB-0-Y.Diaby has returned to the game. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 11:40 · KC 11 · Score 13-10
(11:40) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-C.Otton for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 11:36 · KC 15 · Score 14-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 5:55 · KC 29 · Score 17-10
(5:55) 4-C.McLaughlin 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:21 · TB 7 · Score 17-16
(14:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-15-P.Mahomes was injured during the play. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:14 · TB 15 · Score 17-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:20 · TB 5 · Score 17-23
(4:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 8-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:17 · TB 15 · Score 17-24
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · KC 1 · Score 23-24
(:30) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-R.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:27 · KC 15 · Score 24-24
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — OT 4:15 · TB 2 · Score 24-30
(4:15) 64-W.Morris reported in as eligible. 29-K.Hunt right guard for 2 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2024-11-04?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 in Week 9, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Kansas City Chiefs 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. White (Q2 10:28) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hopkins (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 4:09) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Otton (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 11:40) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Perine (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 14:21) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hopkins (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 4:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Miller (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 0:30) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (OT 4:15) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 2:20, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q3 5:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 66.7% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +13.39 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 62.2% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.34 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+3.86 EPA): (6:17) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 8-D.Hopkins to TB 3 for 35 yards (32-J.Hayes) [94-C.Kancey]..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W
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