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1985 Kansas City Chiefs season

NFL team season

1985 Kansas City Chiefs season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamKansas City Chiefs
year1985
record6–10
division_place5th AFC West
coachJohn Mackovic
general_managerJim Schaaf
ownerLamar Hunt
stadiumArrowhead Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title1
1S Deron Cherry
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title2
1S Deron Cherry *(2nd team)*
2K Nick Lowery *(1st team)*
shortnavlinkChiefs seasons

| AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list

A ticket for a December 1985 game between the Chiefs and the Denver Broncos.

The ** Kansas City Chiefs season** was the franchise's 16th season in the National Football League and the 26th overall.

The Chiefs got off to a great start in 1985 with a 47–27 win at New Orleans, while safety Deron Cherry tied an NFL record by registering four interceptions in a 28–7 win against Seattle on September 29 as the club boasted a 3–1 record four games into the season. The club was then confronted with a seven-game losing streak (amidst, nonetheless, the neighboring Kansas City Royals's World Series run) that wasn’t snapped until quarterback Todd Blackledge was installed as the starter against Indianapolis on November 24. The team rebounded to win three of its final five contests of the year with Blackledge under center, further inflaming a quarterback controversy that continued into the 1986 season.

Among these wins was the first time since 1972 that the Chiefs played the Atlanta Falcons, and merely the second in team history. The reason for this is that before the admission of the Texans in 2002, NFL scheduling formulas for games outside a team's division were much more influenced by table position during the previous season.

One of the few remaining bright spots in a disappointing 6–10 season came in the regular season finale against San Diego when wide receiver Stephone Paige set an NFL record with 309 receiving yards in a 38–34 win, breaking the previous mark of 303 yards set by Cleveland's Jim Benton in 1945. Paige's mark was subsequently surpassed by a 336-yard effort by Flipper Anderson (Los Angeles Rams) in 1989.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1985 NFL draft

RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollege1152414995126614971807183821092371026711293
Ethan HortonTight endNorth Carolina
Jonathan HayesTight endIowa
Bob OldermanGuardVirginia
Bruce KingFullbackPurdue
John BosticDefensive endBethune–Cookman
Vince ThomsonDefensive endMissouri Western
Dave HeffernanGuardMiami (FL)
Ira HillaryWide receiverSouth Carolina
Earl JohnsonDefensive backSouthwest Missouri State
Jeff SmithRunning backNebraska
Chris JacksonCenterSMU

Personnel

Staff / Coaches

  • Founder – Lamar Hunt

  • President – Jack Steadman

  • Vice-president and general manager – Jim Schaaf

  • Director of player personnel – Les Miller

  • Head coach – John Mackovic

  • Quarterbacks – Pete McCulley

  • Offensive backs – Willie Peete

  • Receivers – Richard Williamson

  • Offensive line – Marty Galbraith

  • Offensive assistant – JD Helm

  • Defensive coordinator/inside linebackers – Dan Daniel

  • Defensive line – Walt Corey

  • Outside linebackers – Jim Vechiarella

  • Defensive backs – Doug Graber

  • Defensive assistant – Dave Brazil

  • Special teams – Jim Vechiarella

  • Strength and conditioning – CT Hewgley

Roster

  • Mike Bell DE (LOA)

Preseason

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at [Cincinnati Bengals](1985-cincinnati-bengals-season)**W** 35–271–0Riverfront Stadium41,115[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1985nflkc.html)
[New England Patriots](1985-new-england-patriots-season)**L** 13–311–1Arrowhead Stadium35,162[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1985nflkc.html)
at [Houston Oilers](1985-houston-oilers-season)**W** 24–192–1Houston Astrodome36,501[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1985nflkc.html)
[St. Louis Cardinals](1985-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)**W** 17–133–1Arrowhead Stadium38,618[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1985nflkc.html)

Regular season

Schedule

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September 8at [New Orleans Saints](1985-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 47–271–0Louisiana Superdome57,760[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509080nor.htm)
**[Los Angeles Raiders](1985-los-angeles-raiders-season)****W** 36–202–0Arrowhead Stadium72,686[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509120kan.htm)
September 22at [Miami Dolphins](1985-miami-dolphins-season)**L** 0–312–1Miami Orange Bowl69,791[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509220mia.htm)
September 29**[Seattle Seahawks](1985-seattle-seahawks-season)****W** 28–73–1Arrowhead Stadium50,485[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509290kan.htm)
October 6at **[Los Angeles Raiders](1985-los-angeles-raiders-season)****L** 10–193–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum55,133[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510060rai.htm)
October 13at **[San Diego Chargers](1985-san-diego-chargers-season)****L** 20–313–3Jack Murphy Stadium50,067[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510130sdg.htm)
October 20[Los Angeles Rams](1985-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 0–163–4Arrowhead Stadium64,474[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510200kan.htm)
October 27**[Denver Broncos](1985-denver-broncos-season)****L** 10–303–5Arrowhead Stadium68,246[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510270kan.htm)
November 3at [Houston Oilers](1985-houston-oilers-season)**L** 20–233–6Houston Astrodome41,238[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511030oti.htm)
November 10[Pittsburgh Steelers](1985-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 28–363–7Arrowhead Stadium46,126[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511100kan.htm)
November 17at [San Francisco 49ers](1985-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 3–313–8Candlestick Park56,447[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511170sfo.htm)
November 24[Indianapolis Colts](1985-indianapolis-colts-season)**W** 20–74–8Arrowhead Stadium21,762[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511240kan.htm)
December 1at **[Seattle Seahawks](1985-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 6–244–9Kingdome52,655[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512010sea.htm)
December 8[Atlanta Falcons](1985-atlanta-falcons-season)**W** 38–105–9Arrowhead Stadium18,199[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512080kan.htm)
at **[Denver Broncos](1985-denver-broncos-season)****L** 13–145–10Mile High Stadium69,209[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512140den.htm)
December 22**[San Diego Chargers](1985-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 38–346–10Arrowhead Stadium18,178[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512220kan.htm)

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at New Orleans Saints

First quarter

  • KC – Walt Arnold 31-yard run Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 13:54. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 84 yards, 1:06.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 48-yard field goal, 5:37. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:29.'''''
  • NO – Morten Andersen 50-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Chiefs 10–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 4:49.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 52-yard field goal, 12:28. ''Chiefs 13–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 2:35.'''''
  • KC – Carlos Carson 37-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 9:44. ''Chiefs 20–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 50 yards, 1:35.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 52-yard field goal, 6:56. ''Chiefs 23–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:25.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 34-yard field goal, 2:05. ''Chiefs 26–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 3:42.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Herman Heard 3-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 7:48. ''Chiefs 33–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 5:08.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NO – Hoby Brenner 5-yard pass from Richard Todd (Morten Andersen kick), 14:51. ''Chiefs 33–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 3:57.'''''
  • NO – Wayne Wilson 6-yard pass from Richard Todd (Morten Andersen kick), 13:36. ''Chiefs 33–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards, 1:24.'''''
  • NO – Morten Andersen 36-yard field goal, 10:58. ''Chiefs 33–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 6 yards, 2:03.'''''
  • KC – Carlos Carson 19-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 8:13. ''Chiefs 40–20. '''Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 2:35.'''''
  • KC – Ethan Horton 19-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 7:43. ''Chiefs 47–20. '''Drive: 1 play, 19 yards, 0:07.'''''
  • NO – Jeff Groth 56-yard pass from Richard Todd (Morten Andersen kick), 0:50. ''Chiefs 47–27. '''Drive: 4 plays, 62 yards, 1:02.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 22/34, 397 yards, 3 TD, INT
  • NO – Richard Todd – 12/26, 162 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • KC – Herman Heard – 17 rushes, 54 yards, TD
  • NO – Hokie Gajan – 9 rushes, 57 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Carlos Carson – 8 receptions, 173 yards, 2 TD
  • NO – Jeff Groth – 3 receptions, 80 yards, TD

Week 2: vs. Los Angeles Raiders

First quarter

  • RAI – Frank Hawkins 1-yard run (Chris Bahr kick), 5:59. ''Raiders 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:50.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 39-yard field goal, 3:44. ''Raiders 7–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 2:05.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 22-yard field goal, 10:09. ''Raiders 7–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:15.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 42-yard field goal, 6:52. ''Chiefs 9–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 2:41.'''''
  • RAI – Todd Christensen 3-yard pass from Jim Plunkett (Chris Bahr kick), 1:55. ''Raiders 14–9. '''Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 1:44.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 58-yard field goal, 0:43. ''Raiders 14–12. '''Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 1:06.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 21-yard field goal, 10:21. ''Chiefs 15–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 4:09.'''''
  • KC – Carlos Carson 25-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 4:55. ''Chiefs 22–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:43.'''''
  • KC – Stephone Paige 5-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 3:48. ''Chiefs 29–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 0:49.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Albert Lewis fumble recovery in endzone (Nick Lowery kick), 9:48. Chiefs 36–14.
  • RAI – Jessie Hester 2-yard pass from Jim Plunkett (kick failed, wide left), 6:52. ''Chiefs 36–20. '''Drive: 14 plays, 83 yards, 2:45.''''' Top passers
  • RAI – Jim Plunkett – 34/48, 303 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 18/38, 259 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • RAI – Marcus Allen – 14 rushes, 50 yards
  • KC – Herman Heard – 21 rushes, 66 yards Top receivers
  • RAI – Todd Christensen – 11 receptions, 116 yards, TD
  • KC – Carlos Carson – 5 receptions, 118 yards, TD

Week 3: at Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • MIA – Bruce Hardy 9-yard pass from Dan Marino (Fuad Reveiz kick), 11:54. ''Dolphins 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 3:06.'''''
  • MIA – Woody Bennett 27-yard pass from Dan Marino (Fuad Reveiz kick), 3:16. ''Dolphins 14–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:41.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIA – Ron Davenport 1-yard run (Fuad Reveiz kick), 13:40. ''Dolphins 21–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 34 yards, 0:19.'''''
  • MIA – Ron Davenport 3-yard run (Fuad Reveiz kick), 10:07. ''Dolphins 28–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:49.'''''
  • MIA – Fuad Reveiz 37-yard field goal, 6:04. ''Dolphins 31–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 2:03.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 19/38, 205 yards, 2 INT
  • MIA – Dan Marino – 23/35, 258 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Herman Heard – 12 rushes, 53 yards
  • MIA – Ron Davenport – 12 rushes, 55 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Henry Marshall – 4 receptions, 67 yards
  • MIA – Woody Bennett – 4 receptions, 63 yards, TD

Week 4: vs. Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • KC – Herman Heard 2-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 12:28. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 5 yards, 0:42.'''''
  • KC – Stephone Paige 34-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 5:28. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 87 yards, 3:44.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Bill Kenney 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 0:26. ''Chiefs 21–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 13 yards, 1:03.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Stephone Paige 8-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 8:14. ''Chiefs 28–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:49.'''''
  • SEA – Daryl Turner 35-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 2:20. ''Chiefs 28–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 35 yards, 0:09.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • SEA – Dave Krieg – 19/38, 220 yards, TD, 4 INT
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 8/19, 116 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • SEA – Curt Warner – 26 rushes, 68 yards, TD
  • KC – Herman Heard – 7 rushes, 26 yards Top receivers
  • SEA – Steve Largent – 6 receptions, 92 yards
  • KC – Stephone Paige – 3 receptions, 66 yards, 2 TD

Week 5: at Los Angeles Raiders

First quarter

  • KC – Nick Lowery 36-yard field goal, 9:26. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 1:16.''''' Second quarter
  • RAI – Jim Smith 6-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 10:26. ''Raiders 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:37.'''''
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 37-yard field goal, 0:13. ''Raiders 10–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 23 yards, 1:24.''''' Third quarter
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 25-yard field goal, 8:44. ''Raiders 13–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 3:46.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Anthony Hancock 41-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 11:15. ''Raiders 13–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 1:33.'''''
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 41-yard field goal, 6:04. ''Raiders 16–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 5:11.'''''
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 41-yard field goal, 0:15. ''Raiders 19–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:06.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 14/28, 231 yards, TD, INT
  • RAI – Marc Wilson – 18/29, 241 yards, TD Top rushers
  • KC – Herman Heard – 8 rush, 23 yards
  • RAI – Marcus Allen – 29 rushes, 126 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Henry Marshall – 4 receptions, 90 yards
  • RAI – Dokie Williams – 5 receptions, 91 yards

Week 6 : at San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • KC – Nick Lowery 41-yard field goal, 9:32. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 10:19.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Ethan Horton 2-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 9:44. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 4:03.'''''
  • SD – Charlie Joiner 39-yard pass from Mark Herrmann (Bob Thomas kick), 6:46. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 2:58.'''''
  • KC – Carlos Carson 18-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 4:50. ''Chiefs 17–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 1:56.'''''
  • SD – Gary Anderson 6-yard run (Bob Thomas kick), 1:01. ''Chiefs 17–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 3:49.'''''
  • SD – Bob Thomas 30-yard field goal, 0:09. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 0:40.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 34-yard field goal, 1:14. ''Chiefs 20–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:30.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SD – Eric Sievers 10-yard pass from Mark Herrmann (Bob Thomas kick), 11:01. ''Chargers 24–20. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 5:02.'''''
  • SD – Tim Spencer 1-yard run (Bob Thomas kick), 6:17. ''Chargers 31–20. '''Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 3:44.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 24/36, 304 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • SD – Mark Herrmann – 26/36, 320 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • KC – Stephone Paige – 1 rush, 15 yards
  • SD – Tim Spencer – 8 rushes, 26 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Carlos Carson – 4 receptions, 82 yards, TD
  • SD – Charlie Joiner – 6 receptions, 118 yards, TD

Week 7: vs. Los Angeles Rams

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • LA – Eric Dickerson 1-yard run (Mike Lansford kick), 10:53. Rams 7–0.
  • LA – Mike Lansford 33-yard field goal, 2:25. Rams 10–0.
  • LA – Mike Lansford 37-yard field goal, 0:02. Rams 13–0. Third quarter
  • LA – Mike Lansford 30-yard field goal, 9:16. Rams 16–0. Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • LA – Dieter Brock – 9/20, 68 yards
  • KC – Todd Blackledge – 14/32, 161 yards, 6 INT Top rushers
  • LA – Eric Dickerson – 26 rushes, 68 yards, TD
  • KC – Herman Heard – 10 rushes, 38 yards Top receivers
  • LA – Eric Dickerson – 6 receptions, 41 yards
  • KC – Carlos Carson – 2 receptions, 35 yards

Week 8: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Gerald Willhite 1-yard run (Rich Karlis kick), 8:26. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 5:22.'''''
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 24-yard field goal, 4:32. ''Broncos 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:51.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Gene Lang 1-yard run (Rich Karlis kick), 14:53. ''Broncos 17–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:08.'''''
  • DEN – Gerald Willhite 3-yard run (Rich Karlis kick), 9:35. ''Broncos 24–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 24 yards, 3:04.'''''
  • KC – Ethan Horton 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 4:18. ''Broncos 24–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:08.'''''
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 23-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Broncos 27–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 81 yards, 4:09.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 33-yard field goal, 7:58. ''Broncos 27–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 4:40.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 19-yard field goal, 11:26. ''Broncos 30–10. '''Drive: 13 plays, 84 yards, 7:14.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – John Elway – 13/20, 116 yards
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 14/28, 195 yards Top rushers
  • DEN – Gene Lang – 12 rushes, 71 yards, TD
  • KC – Herman Heard – 12 rushes, 47 yards Top receivers
  • DEN – Gene Lang – 5 receptions, 33 yards
  • KC – Stephone Paige – 2 receptions, 60 yards

Week 9: at Houston Oilers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • HOU – Drew Hill 23-yard pass from Warren Moon (kick failed, wide left), 3:07. ''Oilers 6–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 2:56.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 35-yard field goal, 0:29. ''Oilers 6–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:38.''''' Third quarter
  • HOU – Chris Dressel 3-yard pass from Warren Moon (Tony Zendejas kick), 9:59. ''Oilers 13–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:01.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 39-yard field goal, 6:10. ''Oilers 13–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 3:49.'''''
  • HOU – Butch Woolfolk 3-yard run (Tony Zendejas kick), 1:45. ''Oilers 20–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 4:25.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Herman Heard 6-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 13:40. ''Oilers 20–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:05.'''''
  • KC – Stephone Paige 18-yard field goal Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 4:34. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 6:24.'''''
  • HOU – Tony Zendejas 38-yard field goal, 0:14. ''Oilers 23–20. '''Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 2:06.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 18/33, 271 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • HOU – Warren Moon – 24/35, 255 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Mike Pruitt – 18 rushes, 82 yards
  • HOU – Butch Woolfolk – 14 rushes, 101 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Carlos Carson – 6 receptions, 87 yards
  • HOU – Drew Hill – 7 receptions, 88 yards, TD

Week 10: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • KC – Deron Cherry 47-yard interception return (Nick Lowery kick), 11:43. Chiefs 7–0.
  • PIT – John Stallworth 13-yard pass from David Woodley (Gary Anderson kick), 5:39. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:55.'''''
  • PIT – Gary Anderson 35-yard field goal, 1:13. ''Steelers 10–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 2:16.''''' Second quarter
  • PIT – Gary Anderson 31-yard field goal, 11:35. ''Steelers 13–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:45.'''''
  • KC – Jeff Smith 45-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 9:27. ''Chiefs 14–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, 64 yards, 1:58.'''''
  • PIT – Louis Lipps 71-yard punt return (Gary Anderson kick), 5:54. Steelers 20–14.
  • PIT – Walter Abercrombie 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 0:55. ''Steelers 27–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 3:00.''''' Third quarter
  • PIT – Gary Anderson 27-yard field goal, 6:20. ''Steelers 30–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 5:12.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Jeff Smith 13-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 13:32. ''Steelers 30–21. '''Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 1:51.'''''
  • PIT – Gary Anderson 36-yard field goal, 9:07. ''Steelers 33–21. '''Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 4:15.'''''
  • PIT – Gary Anderson 28-yard field goal, 2:08. ''Steelers 36–21. '''Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 5:45.'''''
  • KC – Anthony Hancock 13-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 0:15. ''Steelers 36–28. '''Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 1:44.''''' Top passers
  • PIT – David Woodley – 13/25, 258 yards, TD, INT
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 22/39, 259 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • PIT – Walter Abercrombie – 20 rushes, 67 yards, TD
  • KC – Herman Heard – 4 rushes, 17 yards Top receivers
  • PIT – John Stallworth – 7 receptions, 126 yards, TD
  • KC – Jeff Smith – 5 receptions, 82 yards, 2 TD

Week 11: at San Francisco 49ers

First quarter

  • SF – Ray Wersching 41-yard field goal, 8:12. ''49ers 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 29 yards, 4:20.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 46-yard field goal, 5:15. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:56.''''' Second quarter
  • SF – Roger Craig 1-yard run (Ray Wersching kick), 13:43. ''49ers 10–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 2:33.'''''
  • SF – Joe Montana 1-yard run (Ray Wersching kick), 9:29. ''49ers 17–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:07.''''' Third quarter
  • SF – Dwight Clark 22-yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick), 9:45. ''49ers 24–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 5:15.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SF – Russ Francis 8-yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick), 10:31. ''49ers 31–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 2:44.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Todd Blackledge – 10/20, 77 yards
  • SF – Joe Montana – 23/34, 235 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • KC – Mike Pruitt – 10 rushes, 33 yards
  • SF – Wendell Tyler – 16 rushes, 111 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Carlos Carson – 3 receptions, 40 yards
  • SF – Dwight Clark – 3 receptions, 77 yards, TD

Week 12: vs. Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

  • KC – Stephone Paige 22-yard pass from Todd Blackledge (Nick Lowery kick), 6:25. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 77 yards, 8:35.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Mike Pruitt 2-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 1:15. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 7:20.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 29-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Chiefs 17–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 0:34.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 42-yard field goal, 10:58. ''Chiefs 20–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:40.''''' Fourth quarter
  • IND – George Wonsley 14-yard run (Raúl Allegre kick), 2:22. ''Chiefs 20–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:44.''''' Top passers
  • IND – Mike Pagel – 8/13, 104 yards, INT
  • KC – Todd Blackledge – 16/31, 246 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • IND – George Wonsley – 10 rushes, 73 yards, TD
  • KC – Jeff Smith – 17 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers
  • IND – Pat Beach – 3 receptions, 50 yards
  • KC – Anthony Hancock – 3 receptions, 79 yards

Week 13: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SEA – Norm Johnson 23-yard field goal, 7:45. ''Seahawks 3–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 7:06.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 25-yard field goal, 1:20. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 6:26.''''' Second quarter
  • SEA – Dan Ross 11-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 5:56. ''Seahawks 10–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 5:03.'''''
  • SEA – Curt Warner 5-yard run (Norm Johnson kick), 3:52. ''Seahawks 17–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 15 yards, 0:45.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 35-yard field goal, 6:49. ''Seahawks 17–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 39 yards, 8:00.'''''
  • SEA – Steve Largent 17-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 2:15. ''Seahawks 24–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 4:27.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • KC – Todd Blackledge – 16/30, 180 yards, 3 INT
  • SEA – Dave Krieg – 21/34, 254 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Todd Blackledge – 2 rushes, 17 yards
  • SEA – Curt Warner – 19 rushes, 66 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Carlos Carson – 3 receptions, 61 yards
  • SEA – Steve Largent – 7 receptions, 101 yards, TD

Week 14: vs. Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

  • KC – Ethan Horton 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 7:55. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 7:05.'''''
  • KC – Herman Heard 6-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 4:17. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 76 yards, 1:33.''''' Second quarter
  • ATL – Gerald Riggs 1-yard run (Mick Luckhurst kick), 12:20. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:47.'''''
  • KC – Stephone Paige 70-yard pass from Todd Blackledge (Nick Lowery kick), 10:52. ''Chiefs 21–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, 1:21.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 49-yard field goal, 3:00. ''Chiefs 24–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:04.'''''
  • ATL – Mick Luckhurst 37-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chiefs 24–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 0:30.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Herman Heard 15-yard pass from Todd Blackledge (Nick Lowery kick), 13:05. ''Chiefs 31–10. '''Drive: 2 plays, 48 yards, 0:14.'''''
  • KC – Stephone Paige 14-yard pass from Todd Blackledge (Nick Lowery kick), 5:01. ''Chiefs 38–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 3:14.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • ATL – David Archer – 16/28, 146 yards, 3 INT
  • KC – Todd Blackledge – 11/19, 219 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • ATL – Gerald Riggs – 26 rushes, 197 yards, TD
  • KC – Mike Pruitt – 16 rushes, 102 yards Top receivers
  • ATL – Billy Johnson – 7 receptions, 60 yards
  • KC – Stephone Paige – 4 receptions, 94 yards, 2 TD

Week 15: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • KC – Nick Lowery 32-yard field goal, 7:21. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 4:11.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Vance Johnson 11-yard pass from John Elway (Rich Karlis kick), 1:14. ''Broncos 7–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards, 7:54.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 41-yard field goal, 11:44. ''Broncos 7–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 2:07.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Stephone Paige 7-yard pass from Todd Blackledge (Nick Lowery kick), 6:59. ''Chiefs 13–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 2:11.'''''
  • DEN – Sammy Winder 1-yard run (Rich Karlis kick), 0:22. ''Broncos 14–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 1:31.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Todd Blackledge – 14/26, 158 yards, TD, INT
  • DEN – John Elway – 22/37, 301 yards, TD, 5 INT Top rushers
  • KC – Herman Heard – 14 rushes, 56 yards
  • DEN – Steve Sewell – 14 rushes, 59 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Carlos Carson – 6 receptions, 92 yards
  • DEN – Vance Johnson – 6 receptions, 116 yards, TD

Week 16 : vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • KC – Stephone Paige 56-yard pass from Todd Blackledge (Nick Lowery kick), 10:08. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, 0:09.'''''
  • SD – Bob Thomas 24-yard field goal, 4:19. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 5:39.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Herman Heard 7-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 14:56. ''Chiefs 14–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 4:17.'''''
  • KC – Mike Pruitt 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 11:41. ''Chiefs 21–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:05.'''''
  • KC – Stephone Paige 84-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 2:25. ''Chiefs 28–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 82 yards, 1:52.'''''
  • KC – Jonathan Hayes 6-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 1:26. ''Chiefs 35–3. '''Drive: 2 plays, 26 yards, 0:11.'''''
  • SD – Bob Thomas 26-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chiefs 35–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 1:21.''''' Third quarter
  • SD – Wes Chandler 5-yard pass from Mark Herrmann (Bob Thomas kick), 8:19. ''Chiefs 35–13. '''Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:28.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 34-yard field goal, 4:09. ''Chiefs 38–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:02.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SD – Tim Spencer 2-yard run (Bob Thomas kick), 9:42. ''Chiefs 38–20. '''Drive: 13 plays, 88 yards, 4:36.'''''
  • SD – Lionel James 8-yard pass from Mark Herrmann (Bob Thomas kick), 5:44. ''Chiefs 38–27. '''Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 3:47.'''''
  • SD – Trumaine Johnson 20-yard pass from Mark Herrmann (Bob Thomas kick), 2:48. ''Chiefs 38–34. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 1:38.''''' Top passers
  • SD – Mark Herrmann – 37/58, 362 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
  • KC – Bill Kenney – 9/16, 200 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • SD – Gary Anderson – 12 rushes, 72 yards
  • KC – Herman Heard – 10 rushes, 47 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SD – Gary Anderson – 9 receptions, 91 yards
  • KC – Stephone Paige – 8 receptions, 309 yards, 2 TD

Standings

References

References

  1. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tgl_finder.cgi?request=1&match=game&year_min=1961&year_max=2012&game_type=R&playoff_round=&game_num_min=0&game_num_max=99&week_num_min=0&week_num_max=99&game_day_of_week=&game_time=&time_zone=&game_location=&surface=&roof=&game_result=&overtime=&league_id=&team_id=atl&opp_id=kan&conference_game=&division_game=&tm_is_playoff=&opp_is_playoff=&tm_is_winning=&opp_is_winning=&tm_scored_first=&tm_led=&tm_trailed=&c1stat=&c1comp=gt&c1val=&c2stat=&c2comp=gt&c2val=&c3stat=&c3comp=gt&c3val=&c4stat=&c4comp=gt&c4val=&order_by=game_date&order_by_asc=Y Atlanta Falcons v Kansas City Chiefs]
  2. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/blog/?p=521 History of the NFL’s Structure and Formats]
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