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1974 Kansas City Chiefs season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamKansas City Chiefs
year1974
record5–9
division_place3rd AFC West
coachHank Stram
general managerJack Steadman
ownerLamar Hunt
stadiumArrowhead Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlersC Jack Rudnay
LB Willie Lanier
CB Emmitt Thomas
shortnavlinkChiefs seasons

LB Willie Lanier CB Emmitt Thomas

The 1974 Kansas City Chiefs season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Football League, the twelfth season in Kansas City Chiefs, and the fifteenth overall, it ended with a 5–9 record and the Chiefs missed the playoffs for the third straight season consecutive and third-place finish in the AFC West, Hank Stram was fired after the season and was replaced by Paul Wiggin in 1975.

While the club's new facility at Arrowhead Stadium was drawing rave reviews, the Chiefs roster was beginning to show its age. The result was the team's first losing season in eleven years as the club was unable to string together consecutive victories during the year, a first in franchise history. Many of the club's key players were entering the twilight of their careers: Len Dawson was 39, Jim Tyrer was 35, Bobby Bell, Buck Buchanan, and Ed Budde were 34, Dave Hill was 33 and Otis Taylor was 32.

One of the year's few bright spots in the 5–9 season was cornerback Emmitt Thomas, who led the league with a franchise-record 12 interceptions. The final game of the 1974 campaign marked the final time all seven of Kansas City's Pro Football Hall of Fame players from the club's AFL champion era took the field together with coach Hank Stram. Including owner Lamar Hunt and seven future Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famers, an amazing total of 16 Hall of Fame inductees were involved in that 1974 season finale game. That 35–15 loss against Minnesota provided an anticlimactic conclusion to Hank Stram's illustrious coaching career in Kansas City. Three days later, Stram, the only head coach in franchise history was relieved of his duties on December 27 after compiling a 124–76–10 regular season record with the club.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1974 NFL draft

RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollege1162413664946131717292221013411275123001332814353153781640517431
Woody GreenRunning backArizona State
Charlie GettyTacklePenn State
David JaynesQuarterbackKansas
Matt HerkenhoffTacklePenn State
Jim WashingtonRunning backClemson
Leroy HeggeDefensive endSouth Dakota–Springfield
Jim JenningsRunning backRutgers
Tom CondonGuardBoston College
Bob ThornbladhRunning backMichigan
Carl BrownWide receiverWest Texas A&M
Norm RomagnoliLinebackerKentucky State
Frank PomaricoGuardNotre Dame
Lem BurnhamLinebackerU. S. International
Barry BeersGuardWilliam & Mary
David LangnerDefensive backAuburn

Roster

Retired

Preseason

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[Detroit Lions](1974-detroit-lions-season)**W** 20–121–0Arrowhead Stadium35,521[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1974nflkc.html)
[Buffalo Bills](1974-buffalo-bills-season)**L** 21–351–1Arrowhead Stadium39,248[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1974nflkc.html)
at [Los Angeles Rams](1974-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 16–581–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum48,848[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1974nflkc.html)
[San Francisco 49ers](1974-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 26–72–2Arrowhead Stadium46,548[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1974nflkc.html)
at [Dallas Cowboys](1974-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 16–252–3Texas Stadium43,492[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1974nflkc.html)
[St. Louis Cardinals](1974-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)**W** 31–163–3Arrowhead Stadium46,067[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1974nflkc.html)

Regular season

Schedule

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September 15[New York Jets](1974-new-york-jets-season)**W** 24–161–0Arrowhead Stadium74,854[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409150kan.htm)
September 22at **[Oakland Raiders](1974-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 7–271–1Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum48,108[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409220rai.htm)
September 29at [Houston Oilers](1974-houston-oilers-season)**W** 17–72–1Houston Astrodome28,538[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409290oti.htm)
October 6**[Denver Broncos](1974-denver-broncos-season)****L** 14–172–2Arrowhead Stadium67,298[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410060kan.htm)
October 13[Pittsburgh Steelers](1974-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 24–342–3Arrowhead Stadium65,517[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410130kan.htm)
October 20at [Miami Dolphins](1974-miami-dolphins-season)**L** 3–92–4Miami Orange Bowl67,779[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410200mia.htm)
October 27at **[San Diego Chargers](1974-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 24–143–4San Diego Stadium34,371[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410270sdg.htm)
November 3[New York Giants](1974-new-york-giants-season)**L** 27–333–5Arrowhead Stadium61,437[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411030kan.htm)
November 10**[San Diego Chargers](1974-san-diego-chargers-season)****L** 7–143–6Arrowhead Stadium48,551[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411100kan.htm)
at **[Denver Broncos](1974-denver-broncos-season)****W** 42–344–6Mile High Stadium50,236[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411180den.htm)
November 24at [Cincinnati Bengals](1974-cincinnati-bengals-season)**L** 6–334–7Riverfront Stadium49,777[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411240cin.htm)
December 1at [St. Louis Cardinals](1974-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)**W** 17–135–7Busch Memorial Stadium41,863[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412010crd.htm)
December 8**[Oakland Raiders](1974-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 6–75–8Arrowhead Stadium60,577[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412080kan.htm)
[Minnesota Vikings](1974-minnesota-vikings-season)**L** 15–355–9Arrowhead Stadium35,480[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412140kan.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. New York Jets

First quarter

  • NYJ – Rich Caster 2-yard pass from Joe Namath (kick blocked), 2:55. ''Jets 6–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:52.''''' Second quarter
  • NYJ – Eddie Bell 7-yard pass from Joe Namath (Bobby Howfield kick), 11:07. ''Jets 13–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:02.'''''
  • KC – Ed Podolak 2-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 4:54. ''Jets 13–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 1:44.'''''
  • NYJ – Bobby Howfield 25-yard field goal, 0:38. ''Jets 16–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 4:16.'''''
  • KC – Marvin Upshaw 52-yard interception return (Jan Stenerud kick), 0:10. Jets 16–14. Third quarter
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 27-yard field goal, 2:59. ''Chiefs 17–16. '''Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 6:06.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Emmitt Thomas 38-yard interception return (Jan Stenerud kick), 1:52. Chiefs 24–16. ;Top passers
  • NYJ – Joe Namath – 14/30, 210 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
  • KC – Len Dawson – 9/21, 119 yards, 2 INT ;Top rushers
  • NYJ – John Riggins – 22 rushes, 116 yards
  • KC – Wendell Hayes – 8 rushes, 58 yards ;Top receivers
  • NYJ – Rich Caster – 3 receptions, 72 yards, TD
  • KC – Larry Brunson – 3 receptions, 43 yards

Week 2: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • OAK – Dave Casper 5 yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick), 6:12. ''Raiders 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:57.''''' Second quarter
  • OAK – Mike Siani 9 yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick), 10:46. ''Raiders 14–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 1:51.'''''
  • OAK – Pete Banaszak 20 yard run (kick failed, wide left), 6:05. ''Raiders 20–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 0:50.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Wilbur Young 52 yard interception return (Jan Stenerud kick), 13:47. Raiders 20–7. Fourth quarter
  • OAK – Dave Casper 2 yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick), 11:28. ''Raiders 27–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 8 yards, 0:50.''''' ;Top passers
  • KC – Len Dawson – 7/13, 49 yards, 3 INT
  • OAK – Ken Stabler – 11/25, 165 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
  • KC – Wendell Hayes – 7 rushes, 33 yards
  • OAK – Pete Banaszak – 6 rushes, 39 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • KC – Otis Taylor – 2 receptions, 25 yards
  • OAK – Cliff Branch – 3 receptions, 70 yards

Week 3: at Houston Oilers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • HOU – Ronnie Coleman 1-yard run (Skip Butler kick), 6:27. ''Oilers 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards, 8:33.'''''
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 35-yard field goal, 2:11. ''Oilers 7–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 4:16.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Willie Ellison 8-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 7:02. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 7:07.'''''
  • KC – Morris Stroud 8-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick), 2:41. ''Chiefs 17–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 4 yards, 1:07.''''' ;Top passers
  • KC – Mike Livingston – 20/26, 167 yards, TD
  • HOU – Lynn Dickey – 19/33, 178 yards, 2 INT ;Top rushers
  • KC – Willie Ellison – 10 rushes, 20 yards, 1 TD
  • HOU – Ronnie Coleman – 9 rushes, 27 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • KC – Ed Podolak – 10 receptions, 64 yards
  • HOU – Billy Johnson – 4 receptions, 57 yards

Week 4: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Jim Turner 41-yard field goal, 7:31. ''Broncos 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:59.'''''
  • KC – Willie Ellison 1 yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 4:19. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:12.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Bobby Bell 28-yard interception return (Jan Stenerud kick), 8:09. Chiefs 14–3. Third quarter
  • DEN – Jon Keyworth 2-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 2:33. ''Chiefs 14–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 0:56.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Jon Keyworth 3-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 10:46. ''Broncos 17–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 0:57.''''' ;Top passers
  • DEN – Steve Ramsey – 4/9, 63 yards
  • KC – Mike Livingston – 10/19, 97 yards, INT ;Top rushers
  • DEN – Otis Armstrong – 14 rushes, 48 yards
  • KC – Ed Podolak – 14 rushes, 47 yards ;Top receivers
  • DEN – Floyd Little – 1 reception, 34 yards
  • KC – Elmo Wright – 1 reception, 40 yards

Chiefs record their first home loss to the Broncos after winning the previous 14 consecutive home meetings.

Week 5: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • KC – Jan Stenerud 31 yard field goal, 9:56. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, 2:46.'''''
  • PIT – Rocky Bleier 2-yard run (Roy Gerela kick), 4:13 ''Steelers 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Barry Pearson 13-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick), 14:56. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 1:58.'''''
  • PIT – Preston Pearson 3-yard run (Roy Gerela kick), 8:51. ''Steelers 14–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 1:56.'''''
  • PIT – Glen Edwards 49-yard interception return (Roy Gerela kick), 6:24. Steelers 21–10.
  • PIT – Roy Gerela 32-yard field goal, 2:19. ''Steelers 24–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, 2:29.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Otis Taylor 10-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick), 6:28. ''Steelers 24–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 83 yards, 4:48.'''''
  • PIT – Roy Gerela 45-yard field goal, 2:41. ''Steelers 27–17. '''Drive: 13 plays, 43 yards, 3:35.'''''
  • PIT – Frank Lewis 31-yard pass from Joe Gilliam (Roy Gerela kick), 1:05. ''Steelers 34–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 1:18.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Elmo Wright 13-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick), 14:57. ''Steelers 34–24. '''Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:08.''''' ;Top passers
  • PIT – Joe Gilliam – 14/36, 214 yards, TD, INT
  • KC – Mike Livingston – 15/43, 243 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT ;Top rushers
  • PIT – Rocky Bleier – 12 rushes, 45 yards, TD
  • KC – Willie Ellison – 7 rushes, 26 yards ;Top receivers
  • PIT – Frank Lewis – 3 receptions, 55 yards, TD
  • KC – Barry Pearson – 4 receptions, 92 yards, TD

Week 6: at Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 21-yard field goal, 9:57. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 17 plays, 65 yards, 9:24.'''''
  • MIA – Punt blocked by Tim Foley out of bounds in end zone for a Safety, 2:14. Chiefs 3–2. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • MIA – Larry Csonka 1-yard run (Garo Yepremian kick), 0:17. ''Dolphins 9–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 1:48.''''' ;Top passers
  • KC – Mike Livingston – 5/11, 64 yards, INT
  • MIA – Bob Griese – 11/25, 120 yards, 3 INT ;Top rushers
  • KC – Woody Green – 24 rushes, 98 yards
  • MIA – Larry Csonka – 17 rushes, 80 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • KC – Barry Pearson – 3 receptions, 26 yards
  • MIA – Nat Moore – 2 receptions, 32 yards

Week 7: at San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • SD – Gary Garrison 18-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Dennis Partee kick), 0:04. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:09.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Elmo Wright 12-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 11:49. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:15.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Woody Green 2-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 10:13. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:47.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SD – Don Woods 6-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 12:06. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 5:29.'''''
  • KC – Woody Green 69-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 10:24. ''Chiefs 21–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 90 yards, 1:42.'''''
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 23-yard field goal, 0:58. ''Chiefs 24–14. '''Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 5:31.''''' ;Top passers
  • KC – Len Dawson – 4/4, 84 yards, TD
  • SD – Dan Fouts – 14/27, 221 yards, TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
  • KC – Woody Green – 23 rushes, 146 yards, TD
  • SD – Don Woods – 22 rushes, 154 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • KC – Woody Green – 4 receptions, 98 yards, TD
  • SD – Gary Garrison – 6 receptions, 92 yards, TD

Week 8: vs. New York Giants

First quarter

  • KC – Woody Green 1-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 4:23. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 5:06.'''''
  • NYG – Walker Gillette 7-yard pass from Craig Morton (Pete Gogolak kick), 0:55. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 3:25.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Ron Johnson 1-yard run (kick blocked), 12:09. ''Giants 13–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 2:33.'''''
  • NYG – Ron Johnson 1-yard run (Pete Gogolak kick), 2:22. ''Giants 20–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 50 yards, 5:25.'''''
  • KC – Morris Stroud 8-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 0:12. ''Tied 20–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 1:56.''''' Third quarter
  • NYG – Pete Gogolak 33-yard field goal, 8:29. ''Giants 23–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, –5 yards, 1:22.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 19-yard field goal, 14:20. ''Giants 23–17. '''Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 3:30.'''''
  • NYG – Pete Gogolak 35-yard field goal, 12:08. ''Giants 26–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 37 yards, 2:03.'''''
  • KC – Larry Brunson 23-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 5:20. ''Giants 26–24. '''Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 6:38.'''''
  • NYG – Joe Dawkins 51-yard pass from Craig Morton (Pete Gogolak kick), 4:13. ''Giants 33–24. '''Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 1:07.'''''
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 42-yard field goal, 2:20. ''Giants 33–27. '''Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 1:44.''''' ;Top passers
  • NYG – Craig Morton – 17/33, 256 yards, 2 TD
  • KC – Len Dawson – 25/33, 238 yards, 2 TD, INT ;Top rushers
  • NYG – Ron Johnson – 25 rushes, 66 yards, 2 TD
  • KC – Ed Podolak – 12 rushes, 73 yards ;Top receivers
  • NYG – Bob Grim – 4 receptions, 70 yards
  • KC – Larry Brunson – 5 receptions, 82 yards, TD

Week 9: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SD – Bo Matthews 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 6:19. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 52 yards, 7:27.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • KC – Larry Brunson 84-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 10:03. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 87 yards, 0:54.'''''
  • SD – Gary Garrison 71-yard pass from Jesse Freitas (Dennis Partee kick), 9:02. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards, 1:01.''''' ;Top passers
  • SD – Jesse Freitas Jr. – 6/15, 120 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • KC – Len Dawson – 26/44, 381 yards, TD, INT ;Top rushers
  • SD – Bo Matthews – 21 rushes, 73 yards, TD
  • KC – Woody Green – 19 rushes, 54 yards ;Top receivers
  • SD – Gary Garrison – 2 receptions, 84 yards, TD
  • KC – Larry Brunson – 8 receptions, 193 yards, TD

Week 10: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Jon Keyworth 1-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 5:51. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:18.'''''
  • KC – Ed Podolak 4-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 1:13. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:38.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Jon Keyworth 1-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 12:40. ''Broncos 14–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:24.'''''
  • KC – Ed Podolak 2-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 7:25. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 1:33.'''''
  • DEN – Billy Van Heusen 11-yard pass from Charley Johnson (Jim Turner kick), 4:42. ''Broncos 21–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:34.'''''
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 41-yard field goal, 1:50. ''Broncos 21–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 2:52.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Otis Armstrong tackled in end zone by Willie Lanier for a Safety, 12:02. Broncos 21–19.
  • KC – Otis Taylor 35-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 10:08. ''Chiefs 26–21. '''Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards, 3:36.'''''
  • KC – Woody Green 17-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick). ''Chiefs 33–21. '''Drive: 1 play, 17 yards, 0:07.'''''
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 35-yard field goal, 1:53. ''Chiefs 36–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 2:47.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Jon Keyworth 1-yard run (kick blocked), 14:58. ''Chiefs 36–27. '''Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:44.'''''
  • KC – Wendell Hayes 1-yard run (kick failed), 11:59. ''Chiefs 42–27. '''Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 2:59.'''''
  • DEN – Otto Stowe 4-yard pass from Charley Johnson (Jim Turner kick), 7:50. ''Chiefs 42–34. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 4:09.''''' ;Top passers
  • KC – Len Dawson – 19/30, 188 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • DEN – Charley Johnson – 28/42, 445 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
  • KC – Woody Green – 18 rushes, 114 yards, TD
  • DEN – Otis Armstrong – 16 rushes, 55 yards ;Top receivers
  • KC – Otis Taylor – 3 receptions, 55 yards, TD
  • DEN – Riley Odoms – 7 receptions, 125 yards

Week 11: at Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

  • CIN – Isaac Curtis 18-yard pass from Ken Anderson (Horst Muhlmann kick), 11:13. ''Bengals 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, 1:34.''''' Second quarter
  • CIN – Ed Williams 19-yard pass from Ken Anderson (Horst Muhlmann kick), 14:52. ''Bengals 14–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:23.'''''
  • CIN – Bob Maddox blocked punt recovery in end zone (kick failed), 5:14. Bengals 20–0.
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 27-yard field goal, 3:33. ''Bengals 20–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 1:29.'''''
  • CIN – Isaac Curtis 6-yard pass from Ken Anderson (Horst Muhlmann kick), 0:54. ''Bengals 27–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 2:39.'''''
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 47-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Bengals 27–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 0:54.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • CIN – Chip Myers 11-yard pass from Ken Anderson (kick aborted), 11:05. ''Bengals 33–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 5:36.''''' ;Top passers
  • KC – Len Dawson – 13/25, 179 yards
  • CIN – Ken Anderson – 19/33, 262 yards, 4 TD, INT ;Top rushers
  • KC – Woody Green – 8 rushes, 20 yards
  • CIN – Ed Williams – 20 rushes, 96 yards ;Top receivers
  • KC – Otis Taylor – 3 receptions, 88 yards
  • CIN – Charlie Joiner – 3 receptions, 65 yards

Week 12: at St. Louis Cardinals

First quarter

  • STL – Terry Metcalf 22-yard pass from Jim Hart (kick failed, wide right), 6:57. ''Cardinals 6–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:08.''''' Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • KC – Jeff Kinney 4-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 7:19. ''Chiefs 7–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:45.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Wendell Hayes 1-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 13:24. ''Chiefs 14–6. '''Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:39.'''''
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 22-yard field goal, 3:52. ''Chiefs 17–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:36.'''''
  • STL – Terry Metcalf 2-yard run (Jim Bakken kick), 2:49. ''Chiefs 17–13. '''Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 1:03.''''' ;Top passers
  • KC – Len Dawson – 13/22, 93 yards, TD, INT
  • STL – Jim Hart – 19/39, 194 yards, TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
  • KC – Cleo Miller – 15 rushes, 95 yards
  • STL – Jim Otis – 14 rushes, 46 yards ;Top receivers
  • KC – Otis Taylor – 2 receptions, 29 yards
  • STL – Terry Metcalf – 9 receptions, 85 yards, TD

Week 13: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • KC – Jan Stenerud 50-yard field goal, 4:06. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 3:24.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 27-yard field goal, 0:02. ''Chiefs 6–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 1:08.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • OAK – Cliff Branch 10-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 10:16. ''Raiders 7–6. '''Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, 0:45.''''' ;Top passers
  • OAK – Daryle Lamonica – 2/7, 22 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • KC – Len Dawson – 12/23, 126 yards, 2 INT ;Top rushers
  • OAK – Marv Hubbard – 17 rushes, 87 yards
  • KC – Jeff Kinney – 21 rushes, 124 yards ;Top receivers
  • OAK – Mark van Eeghen – 1 reception, 12 yards
  • KC – Otis Taylor – 4 receptions, 60 yards

Week 14: vs Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

  • KC – Jan Stenerud 37-yard field goal, 8:41. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 6:19.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 32-yard field goal, 8:50. ''Chiefs 6–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 58 yards, 5:57.'''''
  • MIN – Sam McCullum 34-yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick), 3:01. ''Vikings 7–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:00.'''''
  • MIN – Sam McCullum 10-yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick), 0:33. ''Vikings 14–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 1:25.'''''
  • KC – Emmitt Thomas 73-yard interception return (kick failed, wide right), 0:00. Vikings 14–12. Third quarter
  • MIN – Ed Marinaro 7-yard pass from Bob Berry (Fred Cox kick), 7:46. ''Vikings 21–12. '''Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 7:14.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Jan Stenerud 29-yard field goal, 14:57. ''Vikings 21–15. '''Drive: 12 plays, 43 yards, 5:00.'''''
  • MIN – Oscar Reed 3-yard pass from Bob Berry (Fred Cox kick), 8:36. ''Vikings 28–15. '''Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 6:21.'''''
  • MIN – Brent McClanahan 6-yard run (Fred Cox kick), 0:59. ''Vikings 35–15. '''Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 3:53.''''' ;Top passers
  • MIN – Fran Tarkenton – 8/17, 135 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • KC – Len Dawson – 9/16, 124 yards, INT Top rushers
  • MIN – Oscar Reed – 15 rushes, 57 yards
  • KC – Cleo Miller – 12 rushes, 45 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Sam McCullum – 6 rec, 118 yards, 2 TD
  • KC – Elmo Wright – 3 rec, 75 yards

Standings

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