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NFL · Week 2 · September 14, 2025 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Eagles defeat Chiefs 20–17 in Week 2

Tyquan Thornton led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 20–17 Week 2 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 20 2–0 Winner
Final 20–17
Kansas City Chiefs 17 0–2
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
20–17
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
Patrick Mahomes
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyquan Thornton
Game date
September 14, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Jalen Hurts
    Jalen Hurts 7 CAR · 6 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Donovan Smith
    Donovan Smith 4 REC · 53 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Saquon Barkley
    Saquon Barkley 22 CAR · 88 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Tyquan Thornton
    Tyquan Thornton 2 REC · 59 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Nikko Remigio
    Nikko Remigio 1 REC · 21 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Patrick Mahomes
    Patrick Mahomes 16/41 · 239 YDS · 2 TD +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 20–17 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyquan Thornton
Top passer
Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play
(13:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 24…
Game date
2025-09-14

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–17 on 2025-09-14. Tyquan Thornton posted a game-high +3.08 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles7337020
Kansas City Chiefs01007017

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 0:51TD
    Saquon Barkley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 13
    Score
    6-0

    (:51) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 0:46XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    7-0

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 11:48FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 38
    Score
    7-3

    (11:48) 7-H.Butker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:53TD
    Patrick Mahomes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 13
    Score
    7-9

    (2:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:44XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    7-10

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

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:02FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 39
    Score
    10-10

    (:02) 4-J.Elliott 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 11:33FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 33
    Score
    13-10

    (11:33) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 7:53TD
    Jalen Hurts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    19-10

    (7:53) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 7:48XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    20-10

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann. ** Injury Update: PHI-90-J.Davis has returned to the game.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 3:07TD
    Tyquan Thornton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 49
    Score
    20-16

    (3:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 80-T.Thornton for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 3:00XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    20-17

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tyquan ThorntonTyquan Thornton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  2. 2Jalen HurtsJalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  3. 3Donovan SmithDonovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  4. 4Nikko RemigioNikko Remigio · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
  5. 5Saquon BarkleySaquon Barkley · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  6. 6Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +0.55 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
  7. 7Kylen GransonKylen Granson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  8. 8AJ DillonAJ Dillon · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +0.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Tyquan Thornton

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyquan Thornton — KC · Receiving

Tyquan Thornton posted the highest total EPA (+3.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

Tyquan Thornton's top snap (+4.77 EPA): (3:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 80-T.Thornton for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.05 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (13:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Mukuba [98-J.Carter] at PHI 0. 24-A.Mukuba pushed ob at PHI 41 for 41 yards (71-J.Simmons).

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) · 41 dropbacks · 39.0% completion · -5.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.55 total EPA
  • Jalen HurtsJalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +4.4% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -5.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.030-0.036
Offensive success rate43.6%45.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.221+0.013
Rush EPA/play+0.208-0.367
Defensive EPA/play+0.036-0.030
Defensive success rate54.1%56.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.03 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: -0.04 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, -2.66 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +2.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Saquon BarkleyPhiladelphia Eagles — Saquon Barkley (Q1 0:51)
  • Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes (Q2 2:53)
  • Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles — Jalen Hurts (Q4 7:53)
  • Tyquan ThorntonKansas City Chiefs — Tyquan Thornton (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 3:07)

Field goals

  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 11:48)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 0:02)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 11:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 13 (Q1 0:51) — (:51) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 0:46) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PHI 38 (Q2 11:48) — (11:48) 7-H.Butker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 2:44) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the KC 39 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-J.Elliott 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 7:48) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann. ** Injury Update: PHI-90-J.Davis has returned to the game.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 49 (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 80-T.Thornton for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 3:00) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Mukuba [98-J.Carter] at PHI 0. 24-A.Mukuba pushed ob at PHI 41 for 41 yards (71-J.Simmons). [WPA -30.5% · EPA -7.05]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 80-T.Thornton for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +4.77]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to PHI 24 for 18 yards (24-A.Mukuba) [53-Z.Baun]. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.74]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-J.Elliott 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +1.55]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith to KC 3 for 28 yards (22-T.McDuffie). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Mukuba [98-J.Carter] at PHI 0. 24-A.Mukuba pushed ob at PHI 41 for 41 yards (71-J.Simmons). [WPA -30.5% · EPA -7.05]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 80-T.Thornton for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +4.77]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:00) — (13:00) 66-M.Caliendo reported in as eligible. 29-K.Hunt right guard to KC 35 for -1 yards (98-J.Carter, 3-N.Smith). FUMBLES (3-N.Smith), and recovers at KC 35. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.81]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to PHI 24 for 18 yards (24-A.Mukuba) [53-Z.Baun]. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.74]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 0:51 · KC 13 · Score 6-0
    (:51) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 0:46 · KC 15 · Score 7-0
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 11:48 · PHI 38 · Score 7-3
    (11:48) 7-H.Butker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:53 · PHI 13 · Score 7-9
    (2:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 2:44 · PHI 15 · Score 7-10
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · KC 39 · Score 10-10
    (:02) 4-J.Elliott 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 11:33 · KC 33 · Score 13-10
    (11:33) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 7:53 · KC 1 · Score 19-10
    (7:53) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 7:48 · KC 15 · Score 20-10
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann. ** Injury Update: PHI-90-J.Davis has returned to the game.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:07 · PHI 49 · Score 20-16
    (3:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 80-T.Thornton for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:00 · PHI 15 · Score 20-17
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Tyquan Thornton (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2025-09-14?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 in Week 2, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — S. Barkley (Q1 0:51) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q2 2:53) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Hurts (Q4 7:53) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Thornton (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 3:07) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 11:48, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 11:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 39.0% completion, -5.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.55 total passing EPA. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 57.7% completion, +4.4% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -5.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Tyquan Thornton (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.77 EPA): (3:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 80-T.Thornton for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L