Final2021 Week 9

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 9 2021

Green Bay Packers

Away

7

Kansas City Chiefs

HomeWon

13

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Packers00077
Chiefs760013

GB 7KC 13 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jordan Love

    GB · QB

    12.9PPR pts

    19/34, 190 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Travis Kelce

    KC · TE

    17.8PPR pts

    5 REC, 68 YDS, 1 TD

  • Packers leader

    AJ Dillon

    GB · RB

    13.0PPR pts

    8 ATT, 46 YDS, 4 REC, 44 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    L'Jarius Sneed

    KC

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Chiefs 13, Packers 7: Kansas City beats Green Bay

Kansas City led 13–0 at halftime and won 13–7, though Green Bay took the second half 7–0. Green Bay outgained the Chiefs 301–237.

Green Bay didn't get on the board until the fourth quarter.

The Packers went 2-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Chiefs finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin KC 0 turnovers
  • +19% third-down rate KC 36% · GB 17%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Packers vs Chiefs
PackersStatChiefs
2Turnovers0
17%Third-down conversion36%
Other team stats
301Total yards237
5.0Yards per play3.8
60Plays63
31:33Time of possession28:27

Scoring Summary

The Chiefs scored one touchdown and two field goals; the Packers scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, Packers vs Chiefs
TimeTeamPlayGBKC
1st quarter
5:56KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 1-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP07
2nd quarter
1:51KCHarrison Butker 24-yard FG Extends lead010
0:01KCHarrison Butker 55-yard FG Extends lead013
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
4:54GBJordan Love → Allen Lazard, 20-yard TDMason Crosby XP713

Fantasy Points: Packers vs Chiefs, Week 9 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Travis KelceKCTE17.8 PTSTE3
  2. AJ DillonGBRB13.0 PTSRB18
  3. Jordan LoveGBQB11.9 PTSQB18
  4. Darrel WilliamsKCRB10.7 PTSRB28

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jordan LoveGBQB11.9QB1819/3419011523069.5Start/Sit →
Patrick MahomesKCQB10.4QB2120/37166102-2074.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Travis KelceKCTE17.8TE3TE———85681Start/Sit →
AJ DillonGBRB13.0RB18RB846044440Start/Sit →
Darrel WilliamsKCRB10.7RB28RB197004370
Davante AdamsGBWR10.2WR33WR———146420Start/Sit →
Allen LazardGBWR9.0WR38WR———11201
Randall CobbGBWR8.0WR43WR———53500
Tyreek HillKCWR7.3WR50WR1-40114370
Jerick McKinnonKCRB5.6RB43RB———33260
Aaron JonesGBRB5.3RB45RB125302000
Mecole HardmanKCWR4.0WR68WR———63200
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR3.9WR70WR———22190Start/Sit →
Josiah DeguaraGBTE3.6TE38TE———22160
Derrick GoreKCRB2.9RB55RB31301160
Demarcus RobinsonKCWR1.2WR93WR———1120
Marcedes LewisGBTE0.9TE54TE———11-10
Josh GordonKCWR0.0—WR———1000
Blake BellKCTE0.0—TE———1000
Dominique DafneyGBTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR58 snaps92%
  2. Allen LazardWR53 snaps84%
  3. Aaron JonesRB40 snaps63%
  4. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR34 snaps54%
  5. Randall CobbWR33 snaps52%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Davante Adams44%, 14 targets
  2. Randall Cobb16%, 5 targets
  3. AJ Dillon13%, 4 targets
  4. Aaron Jones6%, 2 targets
  5. Marquez Valdes-Scantling6%, 2 targets
  6. Other16%, 5 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Aaron Jones48%, 12 carries
  2. AJ Dillon32%, 8 carries
  3. Jordan Love20%, 5 carries

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE56 snaps86%
  2. Tyreek HillWR54 snaps83%
  3. Mecole HardmanWR42 snaps65%
  4. Darrel WilliamsRB35 snaps54%
  5. Byron PringleWR30 snaps46%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Tyreek Hill31%, 11 targets
  2. Travis Kelce22%, 8 targets
  3. Mecole Hardman17%, 6 targets
  4. Darrel Williams11%, 4 targets
  5. Jerick McKinnon8%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Darrel Williams76%, 19 carries
  2. Derrick Gore12%, 3 carries
  3. Patrick Mahomes8%, 2 carries
  4. Tyreek Hill4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Davante AdamsGBWR5892%1444%0
Travis KelceKCTE5686%822%0
Allen LazardGBWR5384%13%0
Tyreek HillKCWR5483%1131%1
Mecole HardmanKCWR4265%617%0
Aaron JonesGBRB4063%26%12
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR3454%26%0
Darrel WilliamsKCRB3554%411%19
Randall CobbGBWR3352%516%0
Byron PringleKCWR3046%00%0
Marcedes LewisGBTE2946%13%0
Blake BellKCTE2640%13%0
Dominique DafneyGBTE2540%13%0
AJ DillonGBRB2438%413%8
Jerick McKinnonKCRB2031%38%0
Josh GordonKCWR1929%13%0
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1524%26%0
Demarcus RobinsonKCWR1422%13%0
Derrick GoreKCRB1015%13%3
Noah GrayKCTE711%00%0
Equanimeous St. BrownGBWR35%00%0
Marcus KempKCWR35%00%0
Tyler DavisGBTE12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+7.3Allen Lazard9.0 PTS vs 1.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−13.4Davante Adams10.2 PTS vs 23.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.6 xFPDavante Adams10.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Davante AdamsGB · WR10.223.6−13.492%44% tgt—000%1444%
Tyreek HillKC · WR7.319.2−11.983%31% tgt—014%1131%
Darrel WilliamsKC · RB10.718.9−8.254%76% car—01976%411%
Jordan LoveGB · QB12.918.2−5.3100%34 att—34520%00%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB10.417.6−7.2100%37 att—3728%00%
Travis KelceKC · TE17.813.5+4.386%22% tgt—000%822%
AJ DillonGB · RB13.011.9+1.138%32% car—0832%413%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB5.311.1−5.863%48% car—01248%26%
Mecole Hardman Jr.KC · WR5.010.1−5.165%17% tgt—000%617%
Randall CobbGB · WR8.08.4−0.452%16% tgt—000%516%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB5.65.1+0.531%8% tgt—000%38%
Derrick GoreKC · RB2.93.6−0.715%12% car—0312%13%
Josiah DeguaraGB · TE3.63.4+0.224%6% tgt—000%26%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGB · WR3.93.4+0.554%6% tgt—000%26%
Allen LazardGB · WR9.01.7+7.384%3% tgt—000%13%
Blake BellKC · TE0.01.7−1.740%3% tgt—000%13%
Demarcus RobinsonKC · WR1.21.7−0.522%3% tgt—000%13%
Dominique DafneyGB · TE0.01.7−1.740%3% tgt—000%13%
Josh GordonKC · WR0.01.7−1.729%3% tgt—000%13%
Marcedes LewisGB · TE0.91.7−0.846%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Packers 32 targets and 25 carries; Chiefs 36 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jordan Love Unlucky

GB · QB · 12.9 pts on 18.2 expected

19 of 34 passing for 190 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 5 carries for 23 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jordan Love →

Patrick Mahomes Unlucky

KC · QB · 10.4 pts on 17.6 expected

20 of 37 passing for 166 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for -2 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Davante Adams Volume, no payoff

GB · WR · 10.2 pts on 23.6 expected

14 targets (44% of the team's), 6 catches for 42 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

AJ Dillon

GB · RB · 13.0 pts on 11.9 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 44 yards; 8 carries (32% of the team's) for 46 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.

Start/Sit: AJ Dillon →

Tyreek Hill Volume, no payoff

KC · WR · 7.3 pts on 19.2 expected

11 targets (31% of the team's), 4 catches for 37 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for -4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Darrel Williams Volume, no payoff

KC · RB · 10.7 pts on 18.9 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 7 yards; 19 carries (76% of the team's) for 70 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Aaron Jones Sr. Unlucky

GB · RB · 5.3 pts on 11.1 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 12 carries (48% of the team's) for 53 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Mecole Hardman Jr. Unlucky

KC · WR · 5.0 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 3 catches for 20 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock down: Demarcus Robinson played 22% of the snaps, down from a 67% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Packers defense and Chiefs defense
Points allowed toPackers DChiefs D
QBs18.320.2
RBs20.823.6
WRs33.431.1
TEs13.212.3

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Kansas City opened at 70% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Chiefs win probability

Chiefs win probability by game minuteChiefs started at 70%, stood at 96% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 4 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +17Mahomes → Kelce, 1-yd TD68% → 85%Q1 5:56
  2. +6Butker 24-yd FG86% → 92%Q2 1:51
  3. +4Butker 55-yd FG92% → 96%Q2 0:01
  4. −4Love → Lazard, 20-yd TD>99% → 96%Q4 4:54

Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Packers vs Chiefs
Green Bay PackersMeasureKansas City Chiefs
60Plays63
58%Pass rate60%
5.1Yds / dropback4.2
4.9Yds / carry3.1
2/12Third downs5/14

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 3 more plays than Green Bay.

  • Top targets
  • GB Adams 44% · Cobb 16% · Dillon 13%
  • KC Hill 31% · Kelce 22% · Hardman 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Packers vs Chiefs
ResultGBKC
Touchdowns11
Field goals02
Punts46
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs11
Missed field goals20

KC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 15-play, 64-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Chiefs drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
GBQ1 15:00341:09Punt
KCQ1 13:5115647:55Touchdown
GBQ1 5:569535:08Missed FG
KCQ1 0:48470:54Downs
GBQ2 14:546184:13Missed FG
KCQ2 10:416252:22Punt
GBQ2 8:196433:48Punt
KCQ2 4:31391:50Punt
KCQ2 2:41440:50Field goal
GBQ2 1:515401:24Downs
KCQ2 0:275250:26Field goal
GBQ2 0:01000:01End of half
KCQ3 15:00301:30Punt
GBQ3 13:30321:19Punt
KCQ3 12:11370:47Punt
GBQ3 11:246164:40Punt
KCQ3 6:4410395:55Punt
GBQ3 0:4914686:54Interception
KCQ4 8:553-11:04Punt
GBQ4 7:5110532:57Touchdown
KCQ4 4:549434:54End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Packers vs Chiefs Head-to-Head

The Packers and Chiefs first met in 1966 and have played 15 times since.

All-time series
8–6–1Chiefs lead, 15 meetings since 1966
Postseason
1–0Packers won in 1966
Largest Packers win
35–101966
Largest Chiefs win
21–31989

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Packers win, C = Chiefs win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Packers vs Chiefs
PackersStatChiefs
13-4Record12-5
26.5Points per game28.2
365.6Yards per game396.8
5.8Yards per play5.9
21.8Points allowed per game21.4
328.2Yards allowed per game368.9

Packers vs Chiefs Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
KC −7Chiefs failed to cover by 1
Total
48Under: 20 points scored (by 28)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chiefs27.513−14.5
Packers20.57−13.5

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
8–1
Over/under
2–7
ATS as favorite
5–1
ATS as underdog
3–0
ATS on the road
5–1

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread
2–7
Over/under
4–5
ATS as favorite
2–7
ATS at home
0–5

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Packers and Chiefs in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Packer or a Chief, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Packers vs Chiefs Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Packers vs Chiefs Week 9 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Green Bay Packers 13–7 in Week 9 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on November 7, 2021. See the Chiefs' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Packers vs Chiefs?

The final score was Chiefs 13, Packers 7. The Chiefs led 13–0 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 7, Chiefs 0.

What happened in the Packers vs Chiefs game?

Kansas City led 13–0 at halftime and won 13–7, though Green Bay took the second half 7–0. Green Bay outgained the Chiefs 301–237. Travis Kelce led all players with 5 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown. The Packers committed 2 turnovers, the Chiefs none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs Chiefs?

Travis Kelce led the game with 17.8 PPR fantasy points, the TE3 of Week 9, on 5 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown. AJ Dillon was next with 13.0 (RB18). See Travis Kelce's 2021 game log.

Who led Packers vs Chiefs in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jordan Love (GB) led all passers with 19 of 34 for 190 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Darrel Williams (KC) led in rushing with 19 carries for 70 yards. Travis Kelce (KC) led in receiving with 5 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Travis Kelce score against the Packers?

Travis Kelce scored 17.8 points in PPR leagues, 15.3 in half-PPR and 12.8 in standard scoring against the Packers in Week 9 of the 2021 season, on 5 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown. He drew 22% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Packers vs Chiefs?

Allen Lazard outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 9.0 PPR points on 1.7 xFP (+7.3). Davante Adams fell furthest short, with 10.2 points on 23.6 xFP (−13.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Chiefs beat the Packers?

The Chiefs beat the Packers 13–7 because they won the turnover battle 2–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Packers vs Chiefs?

The Chiefs won the turnover battle 2–0: the Packers gave the ball away 2 times and the Chiefs not at all. The Chiefs won the game.

What is the all-time Packers vs Chiefs record?

The Chiefs lead the all-time series 8–6–1 across 15 meetings since 1966, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

Have the Packers and Chiefs played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Packers won Super Bowl I 35–10 over the Chiefs after the 1966 season.

When did the Packers and Chiefs last play before this game?

Before Week 9 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on October 27, 2019, when the Packers beat the Chiefs 31–24.

What was the closing spread for Packers vs Chiefs?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −7, making the Kansas City Chiefs 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 48. That implied about 27.5 points for the Chiefs and 20.5 for the Packers.

Did Packers vs Chiefs go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 48, and the teams combined for 20 points, 28 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Packers vs Chiefs?

The Packers covered as 7-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −7. The final margin was 6 points.