Final2022 Week 4

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 4 2022

Kansas City Chiefs

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41

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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31

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chiefs141410341
Buccaneers3147731

KC 41TB 31 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tom Brady

    TB · QB

    25.4PPR pts

    39/52, 385 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Mike Evans

    TB · WR

    30.3PPR pts

    8 REC, 103 YDS, 2 TD

  • Buccaneers leader

    Leonard Fournette

    TB · RB

    18.4PPR pts

    3 ATT, -3 YDS, 7 REC, 57 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Sean Murphy-Bunting

    TB

    1 INT, 3 TKL

Chiefs 41, Buccaneers 31: Kansas City beats Tampa Bay

Kansas City led 28–17 at halftime and won 41–31, though Tampa Bay took the second half 14–13. The Chiefs finished with a 417–376 edge in total offense.

The Buccaneers went 6-for-10 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Chiefs kept the ball for 38:38.

Key advantages

  • +1 turnover margin KC 1 · TB 2 turnovers
  • +41 total yards KC 417 · TB 376
  • +11% third-down rate KC 71% · TB 60%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chiefs Won

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

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Buccaneers
ChiefsStatBuccaneers
1Turnovers2
417Total yards376
71%Third-down conversion60%
Other team stats
5.4Yards per play6.4
77Plays59
38:38Time of possession21:22

Scoring Summary

The Chiefs scored five touchdowns and two field goals; the Buccaneers scored four touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Buccaneers
TimeTeamPlayKCTB
1st quarter
14:14KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 16-yard TD Takes leadMatthew Wright XP70
10:12TBRyan Succop 45-yard FG73
4:01KCClyde Edwards-Helaire 3-yard TD run Extends leadMatthew Wright XP143
2nd quarter
11:26KCPatrick Mahomes → Clyde Edwards-Helaire, 2-yard TD Extends leadMatthew Wright XP213
8:50TBTom Brady → Mike Evans, 13-yard TDRyan Succop XP2110
2:11KCNoah Gray 1-yard TD run Extends leadMatthew Wright XP2810
0:10TBTom Brady → Mike Evans, 1-yard TDRyan Succop XP2817
3rd quarter
11:26KCMatthew Wright 44-yard FG Extends lead3117
5:42KCPatrick Mahomes → Jody Fortson, 10-yard TD Extends leadMatthew Wright XP3817
0:44TBRachaad White 1-yard TD runRyan Succop XP3824
4th quarter
10:47KCMatthew Wright 32-yard FG Extends lead4124
3:30TBTom Brady → Leonard Fournette, 5-yard TDRyan Succop XP4131

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Buccaneers, Week 4 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Mike EvansTBWR30.3 PTSWR2
  2. Tom BradyTBQB25.4 PTSQB4
  3. Patrick MahomesKCQB24.4 PTSQB6
  4. Travis KelceKCTE24.2 PTSTE3

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tom BradyTBQB25.4QB439/5238530———114.7
Patrick MahomesKCQB24.4QB623/3724931434097.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Mike EvansTBWR30.3WR2WR———1081032Start/Sit →
Travis KelceKCTE24.2TE3TE———109921Start/Sit →
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB22.4RB9RB199212121
Leonard FournetteTBRB18.4RB12RB3-3077571
Rachaad WhiteTBRB14.6RB18RB36155500Start/Sit →
Chris GodwinTBWR12.9WR28WR———107590
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR9.6WR38WR———85460
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR9.3WR40WR———53630Start/Sit →
Jody FortsonKCTE8.0TE17TE———11101
Cameron BrateTBTE7.2TE18TE———84320
Isiah PachecoKCRB6.3RB44RB11630————
Noah GrayKCTE6.1TE25TE1111000Start/Sit →
Cade OttonTBTE5.9TE27TE———43290Start/Sit →
Skyy MooreKCWR5.1WR68WR———42310Start/Sit →
Russell GageTBWR4.4WR72WR———42240
Ko KieftTBTE2.9TE47TE———11190Start/Sit →
Julio JonesTBWR1.7WR92WR———2170
Cole BeasleyTBWR1.5WR98WR———1150
Mecole HardmanKCWR1.4WR101WR———1140
Jerick McKinnonKCRB1.0RB69RB2-101110
Justin WatsonKCWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE65 snaps81%
  2. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR55 snaps69%
  3. JuJu Smith-SchusterWR50 snaps63%
  4. Noah GrayTE46 snaps57%
  5. Clyde Edwards-HelaireRB45 snaps56%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Travis Kelce29%, 10 targets
  2. JuJu Smith-Schuster24%, 8 targets
  3. Marquez Valdes-Scantling15%, 5 targets
  4. Skyy Moore12%, 4 targets
  5. Clyde Edwards-Helaire6%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 5 targets

Carry Share37 carries

  1. Clyde Edwards-Helaire51%, 19 carries
  2. Isiah Pacheco30%, 11 carries
  3. Patrick Mahomes11%, 4 carries
  4. Jerick McKinnon5%, 2 carries
  5. Noah Gray3%, 1 carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

  1. Mike EvansWR58 snaps91%
  2. Chris GodwinWR53 snaps83%
  3. Cade OttonTE43 snaps67%
  4. Russell GageWR41 snaps64%
  5. Leonard FournetteRB39 snaps61%

Target Share52 targets

  1. Mike Evans19%, 10 targets
  2. Chris Godwin19%, 10 targets
  3. Cameron Brate15%, 8 targets
  4. Leonard Fournette13%, 7 targets
  5. Rachaad White10%, 5 targets
  6. Other23%, 12 targets

Carry Share6 carries

  1. Leonard Fournette50%, 3 carries
  2. Rachaad White50%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Mike EvansTBWR5891%1019%0
Chris GodwinTBWR5383%1019%0
Travis KelceKCTE6581%1029%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR5569%515%0
Cade OttonTBTE4367%48%0
Russell GageTBWR4164%48%0
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR5063%824%0
Leonard FournetteTBRB3961%713%3
Noah GrayKCTE4657%13%1
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB4556%26%19
Mecole HardmanKCWR3746%13%0
Rachaad WhiteTBRB2438%510%3
Cameron BrateTBTE2234%815%0
Jody FortsonKCTE2329%13%0
Julio JonesTBWR1828%24%0
Skyy MooreKCWR2228%412%0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB1823%13%2
Isiah PachecoKCRB1721%00%11
Justin WatsonKCWR1418%13%0
Ko KieftTBTE914%12%0
Jaelon DardenTBWR69%00%0
Cole BeasleyTBWR46%12%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+13.6Mike Evans30.3 PTS vs 16.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.1Cameron Brate7.2 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.0 xFPTom Brady25.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Tom BradyTB · QB25.422.0+3.4100%52 att—5200%00%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB24.418.2+6.2100%37 att—37411%00%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR12.916.7−3.883%19% tgt—000%1019%
Mike EvansTB · WR30.316.7+13.691%19% tgt—000%1019%
Travis KelceKC · TE24.216.7+7.581%29% tgt—000%1029%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB22.415.6+6.856%51% car—01951%26%
Leonard FournetteTB · RB18.413.6+4.861%50% car—0350%713%
Cameron BrateTB · TE7.213.3−6.134%15% tgt—000%815%
JuJu Smith-SchusterKC · WR9.613.3−3.763%24% tgt—000%824%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB14.610.3+4.338%50% car—0350%510%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR9.38.3+1.069%15% tgt—000%515%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB6.37.1−0.821%30% car—01130%00%
Cade OttonTB · TE5.96.7−0.867%8% tgt—000%48%
Russell Gage Jr.TB · WR4.46.7−2.364%8% tgt—000%48%
Skyy MooreKC · WR5.16.7−1.628%12% tgt—000%412%
Julio JonesTB · WR1.73.3−1.628%4% tgt—000%24%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB1.03.0−2.023%5% car—025%13%
Noah GrayKC · TE6.12.3+3.857%3% tgt—013%13%
Cole BeasleyTB · WR1.51.7−0.26%2% tgt—000%12%
Jody FortsonKC · TE8.01.7+6.329%3% tgt—000%13%
Justin WatsonKC · WR0.01.7−1.718%3% tgt—000%13%
Ko KieftTB · TE2.91.7+1.214%2% tgt—000%12%
Mecole Hardman Jr.KC · WR1.41.7−0.346%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Chiefs 34 targets and 37 carries; Buccaneers 52 targets and 6 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Patrick Mahomes Ran hot

KC · QB · 24.4 pts on 18.2 expected

23 of 37 passing for 249 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 34 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Tom Brady

TB · QB · 25.4 pts on 22.0 expected

39 of 52 passing for 385 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.0 expected.

Travis Kelce Ran hot

KC · TE · 24.2 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (29% of the team's), 9 catches for 92 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Ran hot

KC · RB · 22.4 pts on 15.6 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards and 1 touchdown; 19 carries (51% of the team's) for 92 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Chris Godwin Jr.

TB · WR · 12.9 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (19% of the team's), 7 catches for 59 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (10).

Mike Evans Ran hot

TB · WR · 30.3 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (19% of the team's), 8 catches for 103 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (10).

Start/Sit: Mike Evans →

Cameron Brate Unlucky

TB · TE · 7.2 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (15% of the team's), 4 catches for 32 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Jody Fortson Ran hot

KC · TE · 8.0 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 10 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Clyde Edwards-Helaire led the backfield with 56% of the snaps after trailing Jerick McKinnon before this game.
  • Stock up: Skyy Moore played 28% of the snaps, up from a 12% season average.
  • Stock down: Jerick McKinnon lost the backfield lead: 23% of the snaps to Clyde Edwards-Helaire's 56%.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Stock up: Chris Godwin Jr. played 83% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
  • Stock up: Mike Evans played 91% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.
  • Stock up: Rachaad White played 38% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Buccaneers defense
Points allowed toChiefs DBuccaneers D
QBs20.115.5
RBs21.718.7
WRs32.634.2
TEs12.113.0

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

How the Game Swung

Tampa Bay opened at 56% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Buccaneers win probability

Buccaneers win probability by game minuteBuccaneers started at 56%, stood at 15% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Mahomes → Kelce, 16-yd TD56% → 35%Q1 14:14
  2. −20Edwards-Helaire 3-yd TD run42% → 22%Q1 4:01
  3. −13Mahomes → Edwards-Helaire, 2-yd TD20% → 7%Q2 11:26
  4. +12Brady → Evans, 13-yd TD6% → 19%Q2 8:50
  5. −11Gray 1-yd TD run16% → 4%Q2 2:11

Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Buccaneers
Kansas City ChiefsMeasureTampa Bay Buccaneers
77Plays59
52%Pass rate90%
5.7Yds / dropback7.0
5.1Yds / carry0.5
12/17Third downs6/10

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 18 more plays and gained 4.6 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • KC Kelce 29% · Smith-Schuster 24% · Valdes-Scantling 15%
  • TB Godwin 19% · Evans 19% · Brate 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Buccaneers
ResultKCTB
Touchdowns54
Field goals21
Punts13
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs10

KC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 2-play, 21-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Chiefs scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
TBQ1 15:00000:04Fumble
KCQ1 14:562210:42Touchdown
TBQ1 14:147454:02Field goal
KCQ1 10:1212796:11Touchdown
TBQ1 4:01381:43Punt
KCQ1 2:1811825:52Touchdown
TBQ2 11:266752:36Touchdown
KCQ2 8:508403:41Downs
TBQ2 5:091-120:07Fumble
KCQ2 5:026202:51Touchdown
TBQ2 2:1112752:01Touchdown
KCQ2 0:101-110:10End of half
KCQ3 15:0010493:34Field goal
TBQ3 11:265100:55Punt
KCQ3 10:319654:49Touchdown
TBQ3 5:4211754:58Touchdown
KCQ3 0:449464:57Field goal
TBQ4 10:47572:59Punt
KCQ4 7:485163:06Interception
TBQ4 4:425341:12Touchdown
KCQ4 3:306112:45Punt
TBQ4 0:455520:45End 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 Buccaneers Head-to-Head

The Chiefs and Buccaneers first met in 1976 and have played 16 times since.

All-time series
8–8Series tied, 16 meetings since 1976
Postseason
1–0Buccaneers won in 2020
Largest Chiefs win
27–31993
Largest Buccaneers win
38–102012

Since 2021

2–0 Chiefs lead

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

Oldest to newest. C = Chiefs win, B = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Buccaneers
ChiefsStatBuccaneers
14-3Record8-9
29.2Points per game18.4
413.6Yards per game346.7
6.4Yards per play5.1
21.7Points allowed per game21.1
328.2Yards allowed per game324.3

Chiefs vs Buccaneers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
TB −2Buccaneers failed to cover by 12
Total
47.5Over: 72 points scored (by 24.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Buccaneers24.831+6.3
Chiefs22.841+18.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Kansas City Chiefs

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Against the spread
2–2
Over/under
1–3
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS at home
0–2

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

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Chiefs and Buccaneers in Fantasy

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

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chiefs vs Buccaneers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Chiefs vs Buccaneers Week 4 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41–31 in Week 4 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on October 2, 2022. See the Chiefs' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Buccaneers?

The final score was Chiefs 41, Buccaneers 31. The Chiefs led 28–17 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 13, Buccaneers 14.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Buccaneers game?

Kansas City led 28–17 at halftime and won 41–31, though Tampa Bay took the second half 14–13. The Chiefs finished with a 417–376 edge in total offense. Mike Evans led all players with 8 catches for 103 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Buccaneers committed 2 turnovers, the Chiefs 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Buccaneers?

Mike Evans led the game with 30.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 4, on 8 catches for 103 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tom Brady was next with 25.4 (QB4). See Mike Evans's 2022 game log.

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

Tom Brady (TB) led all passers with 39 of 52 for 385 yards and 3 touchdowns. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC) led in rushing with 19 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown. Mike Evans (TB) led in receiving with 8 catches for 103 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Mike Evans score against the Chiefs?

Mike Evans scored 30.3 points in PPR leagues, 26.3 in half-PPR and 22.3 in standard scoring against the Chiefs in Week 4 of the 2022 season, on 8 catches for 103 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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

Mike Evans outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 30.3 PPR points on 16.7 xFP (+13.6). Cameron Brate fell furthest short, with 7.2 points on 13.3 xFP (−6.1). 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.

How did the Chiefs beat the Buccaneers?

The Chiefs beat the Buccaneers 41–31 because they won the turnover battle 2–1 and outgained them 417–376.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chiefs vs Buccaneers?

The Chiefs won the turnover battle 2–1: the Buccaneers gave the ball away 2 times and the Chiefs 1 time. The Chiefs won the game.

What is the all-time Chiefs vs Buccaneers record?

The all-time series is tied 8–8 across 16 meetings since 1976, and the Buccaneers are 1–0 in the postseason.

Have the Chiefs and Buccaneers played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV 31–9 over the Chiefs after the 2020 season.

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

Before Week 4 of 2022, they last met in Super Bowl LV on February 7, 2021, when the Buccaneers beat the Chiefs 31–9.

What was the closing spread for Chiefs vs Buccaneers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −2, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-point favorites, with a closing total of 47.5. That implied about 24.8 points for the Buccaneers and 22.8 for the Chiefs.

Did Chiefs vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 47.5, and the teams combined for 72 points, 24.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Chiefs vs Buccaneers?

The Chiefs covered as 2-point underdogs against the closing line of Buccaneers −2. The final margin was 10 points.