Final2023 Week 5

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 5 2023

Kansas City Chiefs

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27

Minnesota Vikings

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20

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chiefs7614027
Vikings3100720

KC 27MIN 20 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kirk Cousins

    MIN · QB

    19.9PPR pts

    29/47, 284 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Travis Kelce

    KC · TE

    22.7PPR pts

    10 REC, 67 YDS, 1 TD

  • Vikings leader

    Jordan Addison

    MIN · WR

    18.4PPR pts

    6 REC, 64 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Marcus Davenport

    MIN

    1 SACK, 3 TKL

Chiefs 27, Vikings 20: Kansas City beats Minnesota

Kansas City broke a 13–13 halftime tie, outscoring Minnesota 14–7 after the break to win 27–20. The Chiefs finished with a narrow 333–329 edge in total offense and averaged 5.2 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Vikings went 6-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Chiefs finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +0.4 yards/play KC 5.2 · MIN 4.8
  • +1 turnover margin KC 0 turnovers
  • +4 total yards KC 333 · MIN 329

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Vikings
ChiefsStatVikings
5.2Yards per play4.8
0Turnovers1
333Total yards329
Other team stats
64Plays68
60%Third-down conversion43%
31:59Time of possession28:01

Scoring Summary

The Chiefs scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Vikings scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Vikings
TimeTeamPlayKCMIN
1st quarter
10:00KCIsiah Pacheco 1-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Butker XP70
4:02MINGreg Joseph 40-yard FG73
2nd quarter
12:46KCHarrison Butker 38-yard FG Extends lead103
8:02MINGreg Joseph 29-yard FG106
1:39MINKirk Cousins → Jordan Addison, 5-yard TD Takes leadGreg Joseph XP1013
0:00KCHarrison Butker 40-yard FG Ties game1313
3rd quarter
10:10KCPatrick Mahomes → Rashee Rice, 8-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP2013
2:45KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 4-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Butker XP2713
4th quarter
12:11MINKirk Cousins → Alexander Mattison, 9-yard TDGreg Joseph XP2720

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Vikings, Week 5 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Travis KelceKCTE22.7 PTSTE3
  2. Kirk CousinsMINQB19.9 PTSQB10
  3. Patrick MahomesKCQB19.2 PTSQB11
  4. Jordan AddisonMINWR18.4 PTSWR15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kirk CousinsMINQB19.9QB1029/472842035092.9Start/Sit →
Patrick MahomesKCQB19.2QB1131/4128120———109.9Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Travis KelceKCTE22.7TE3TE———1110671Start/Sit →
Jordan AddisonMINWR18.4WR15WR———96641Start/Sit →
Isiah PachecoKCRB13.4RB15RB165511190
Rashee RiceKCWR13.3WR23WR———54331Start/Sit →
Alexander MattisonMINRB12.6RB19RB826032201
T.J. HockensonMINTE10.1TE14TE———85510Start/Sit →
K.J. OsbornMINWR9.9WR35WR———95490Start/Sit →
Brandon PowellMINWR9.2WR40WR19064430
Kadarius ToneyKCWR7.7WR50WR11065260
Justin WatsonKCWR7.6WR51WR———32560
Justin JeffersonMINWR5.8WR59WR———63280Start/Sit →
Justyn RossKCWR4.8WR62WR———42280
Jerick McKinnonKCRB4.5RB40RB17032180
Noah GrayKCTE4.1TE27TE———22210Start/Sit →
Cam AkersMINRB3.8RB43RB51502230
Skyy MooreKCWR3.1WR75WR———22110Start/Sit →
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR2.2WR84WR———21120Start/Sit →
Johnny MundtMINTE2.1TE47TE———11110Start/Sit →
Ty ChandlerMINRB1.5RB59RB1150————
Josh OliverMINTE0.5TE53TE———21150
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB0.4RB65RB340————

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR43 snaps65%
  2. Noah GrayTE43 snaps65%
  3. Travis KelceTE39 snaps59%
  4. Isiah PachecoRB39 snaps59%
  5. Skyy MooreWR37 snaps56%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Travis Kelce28%, 11 targets
  2. Kadarius Toney15%, 6 targets
  3. Rashee Rice13%, 5 targets
  4. Justyn Ross10%, 4 targets
  5. Jerick McKinnon8%, 3 targets
  6. Other26%, 10 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Isiah Pacheco76%, 16 carries
  2. Clyde Edwards-Helaire14%, 3 carries
  3. Jerick McKinnon5%, 1 carries
  4. Kadarius Toney5%, 1 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. K.J. OsbornWR64 snaps89%
  2. T.J. HockensonTE57 snaps79%
  3. Jordan AddisonWR54 snaps75%
  4. Justin JeffersonWR51 snaps71%
  5. Alexander MattisonRB37 snaps51%

Target Share46 targets

  1. K.J. Osborn20%, 9 targets
  2. Jordan Addison20%, 9 targets
  3. T.J. Hockenson17%, 8 targets
  4. Brandon Powell13%, 6 targets
  5. Justin Jefferson13%, 6 targets
  6. Other17%, 8 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Alexander Mattison44%, 8 carries
  2. Cam Akers28%, 5 carries
  3. Kirk Cousins17%, 3 carries
  4. Brandon Powell6%, 1 carries
  5. Ty Chandler6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
K.J. OsbornMINWR6489%920%0
T.J. HockensonMINTE5779%817%0
Jordan AddisonMINWR5475%920%0
Justin JeffersonMINWR5171%613%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR4365%25%0
Noah GrayKCTE4365%25%0
Travis KelceKCTE3959%1128%0
Isiah PachecoKCRB3959%13%16
Skyy MooreKCWR3756%25%0
Alexander MattisonMINRB3751%37%8
Justin WatsonKCWR2944%38%0
Kadarius ToneyKCWR2538%615%1
Josh OliverMINTE2535%24%0
Brandon PowellMINWR2231%613%1
Blake BellKCTE2030%00%0
Rashee RiceKCWR2030%513%0
Cam AkersMINRB2129%24%5
Jerick McKinnonKCRB1827%38%1
Johnny MundtMINTE1014%12%0
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB914%00%3
Justyn RossKCWR69%410%0
N'Keal HarryMINTE11%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+5.0Rashee Rice13.3 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.1K.J. Osborn9.9 PTS vs 15.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.6 xFPKirk Cousins19.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB19.921.6−1.7100%47 att—47317%00%
Travis KelceKC · TE22.718.4+4.359%28% tgt—000%1128%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB19.217.3+1.9100%41 att—4100%00%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR18.415.0+3.475%20% tgt—000%920%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR9.915.0−5.189%20% tgt—000%920%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE10.113.4−3.379%17% tgt—000%817%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB13.411.5+1.959%76% car—01676%13%
Brandon PowellMIN · WR9.210.6−1.431%13% tgt—016%613%
Kadarius ToneyKC · WR7.710.6−2.938%15% tgt—015%615%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR5.810.0−4.271%13% tgt—000%613%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB12.69.9+2.751%44% car—0844%37%
Rashee RiceKC · WR13.38.3+5.030%13% tgt—000%513%
Justyn RossKC · WR4.86.7−1.99%10% tgt—000%410%
Cam AkersMIN · RB3.86.4−2.629%28% car—0528%24%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB4.55.6−1.127%8% tgt—015%38%
Justin WatsonKC · WR7.65.0+2.644%8% tgt—000%38%
Josh OliverMIN · TE0.53.3−2.835%4% tgt—000%24%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR2.23.3−1.165%5% tgt—000%25%
Noah GrayKC · TE4.13.3+0.865%5% tgt—000%25%
Skyy MooreKC · WR3.13.3−0.256%5% tgt—000%25%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB0.41.8−1.414%14% car—0314%00%
Johnny MundtMIN · TE2.11.7+0.414%2% tgt—000%12%
Ty ChandlerMIN · RB1.50.6+0.9—6% car—016%00%

Team totals: Chiefs 39 targets and 21 carries; Vikings 46 targets and 18 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Patrick Mahomes

KC · QB · 19.2 pts on 17.3 expected

31 of 41 passing for 281 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Kirk Cousins

MIN · QB · 19.9 pts on 21.6 expected

29 of 47 passing for 284 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Travis Kelce

KC · TE · 22.7 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (28% of the team's), 10 catches for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Isiah Pacheco Strong role

KC · RB · 13.4 pts on 11.5 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 9 yards; 16 carries (76% of the team's) for 55 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.5 expected.

Jordan Addison

MIN · WR · 18.4 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (20% of the team's), 6 catches for 64 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Jordan Addison →

K.J. Osborn Unlucky

MIN · WR · 9.9 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 49 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: K.J. Osborn →

Rashee Rice Ran hot

KC · WR · 13.3 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 33 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Rashee Rice →

Kadarius Toney

KC · WR · 7.7 pts on 10.6 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 26 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.6 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Kadarius Toney played 38% of the snaps, up from a 20% season average.

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Brandon Powell played 31% of the snaps, up from a 2% season average.
  • Stock down: Justin Jefferson played 71% of the snaps, down from a 98% season average.
  • Stock down: Alexander Mattison played 51% of the snaps, down from a 75% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed toChiefs DVikings D
QBs14.817.0
RBs19.219.4
WRs27.537.4
TEs10.611.5

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

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Vikings win probability

Vikings win probability by game minuteVikings started at 50%, stood at 50% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −21Pacheco 1-yd TD run50% → 29%Q1 10:00
  2. +28Cousins → Addison, 5-yd TD34% → 62%Q2 1:39
  3. −12Butker 40-yd FG62% → 50%Q2 0:00
  4. −29Mahomes → Rice, 8-yd TD50% → 21%Q3 10:10
  5. −14Mahomes → Kelce, 4-yd TD17% → 3%Q3 2:45

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Vikings
Kansas City ChiefsMeasureMinnesota Vikings
64Plays68
67%Pass rate74%
6.2Yds / dropback5.2
3.2Yds / carry3.9
9/15Third downs6/14

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 4 fewer plays but gained 1.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • KC Kelce 28% · Toney 15% · Rice 13%
  • MIN Addison 20% · Osborn 20% · Hockenson 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Vikings
ResultKCMIN
Touchdowns32
Field goals22
Punts31
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs01

KC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 45-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Chiefs drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 16 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MINQ1 15:001150:10Fumble
KCQ1 14:509454:50Touchdown
MINQ1 10:0014535:58Field goal
KCQ1 4:0212556:16Field goal
MINQ2 12:469644:44Field goal
KCQ2 8:02340:59Punt
MINQ2 7:0312565:24Touchdown
KCQ2 1:3910531:39Field goal
KCQ3 15:0011754:50Touchdown
MINQ3 10:10330:58Punt
KCQ3 9:1211746:27Touchdown
MINQ3 2:4514755:34Touchdown
KCQ4 12:115143:16Punt
MINQ4 8:5510564:06Downs
KCQ4 4:495193:42Punt
MINQ4 1:077331:07End 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.

Chiefs vs Vikings Head-to-Head

The Chiefs and Vikings first met in 1969 and have played 14 times since.

All-time series
9–5Chiefs lead, 14 meetings since 1969
Postseason
1–0Chiefs won in 1969
Largest Chiefs win
23–71969
Largest Vikings win
45–202003

Since 2021

1–0 Chiefs lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chiefs win, V = Vikings win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

  • 2023 Wk 5 Chiefs at Vikings KC 27 MIN 20 KC W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Vikings
ChiefsStatVikings
11-6Record7-10
21.8Points per game20.2
351.3Yards per game347.8
5.5Yards per play5.5
17.3Points allowed per game21.3
289.8Yards allowed per game333.2

Chiefs and Vikings in Fantasy

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

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chiefs vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Chiefs vs Vikings Week 5 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–20 in Week 5 of the 2023 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on October 8, 2023. See the Chiefs' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Vikings?

The final score was Chiefs 27, Vikings 20. The teams were tied 13–13 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 14, Vikings 7.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Vikings game?

Kansas City broke a 13–13 halftime tie, outscoring Minnesota 14–7 after the break to win 27–20. The Chiefs finished with a narrow 333–329 edge in total offense and averaged 5.2 yards per play. Travis Kelce led all players with 10 catches for 67 yards and a touchdown. The Vikings committed 1 turnover, the Chiefs none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Vikings?

Travis Kelce led the game with 22.7 PPR fantasy points, the TE3 of Week 5, on 10 catches for 67 yards and a touchdown. Kirk Cousins was next with 19.9 (QB10). See Travis Kelce's 2023 game log.

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

Kirk Cousins (MIN) led all passers with 29 of 47 for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns. Isiah Pacheco (KC) led in rushing with 16 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown. Travis Kelce (KC) led in receiving with 10 catches for 67 yards and a touchdown.

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

Travis Kelce scored 22.7 points in PPR leagues, 17.7 in half-PPR and 12.7 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 5 of the 2023 season, on 10 catches for 67 yards and a touchdown. He drew 28% of his team's targets.

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

Rashee Rice outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.3 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+5.0). K.J. Osborn fell furthest short, with 9.9 points on 15.0 xFP (−5.1). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Chiefs vs Vikings?

Kirk Cousins had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.9. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chiefs beat the Vikings?

The Chiefs beat the Vikings 27–20 because they averaged 5.2 yards per play to 4.8, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 333–329.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chiefs vs Vikings?

The Chiefs won the turnover battle 1–0: the Vikings gave the ball away 1 time and the Chiefs not at all. The Chiefs won the game.

What was the turning point of Chiefs vs Vikings?

Patrick Mahomes' 8-yard touchdown pass to Rashee Rice with 10:10 left in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Vikings' win probability from 50% to 21%.

What is the all-time Chiefs vs Vikings record?

The Chiefs lead the all-time series 9–5 across 14 meetings since 1969, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

Have the Chiefs and Vikings played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Chiefs won Super Bowl IV 23–7 over the Vikings after the 1969 season.

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

Before Week 5 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on November 3, 2019, when the Chiefs beat the Vikings 26–23.