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1991 Kansas City Chiefs season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamKansas City Chiefs
year1991
record10–6
division_place2nd AFC West
coachMarty Schottenheimer
general managerCarl Peterson
ownerLamar Hunt
stadiumArrowhead Stadium
playoffs**Won [Wild Card Playoffs](1991-92-nfl-playoffs)**
(vs. [Raiders](1991-los-angeles-raiders-season)) 10–6
Lost [Divisional Playoffs](1991-92-nfl-playoffs)
(at [Bills](1991-buffalo-bills-season)) 14–37
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title3
1FB Christian Okoye
2DE Neil Smith
3LB Derrick Thomas
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title1
1LB Derrick Thomas *(1st team)*
shortnavlinkChiefs seasons

(vs. Raiders) 10–6 Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Bills) 14–37 | AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list

The ** Kansas City Chiefs season** was the franchise's 22nd season in the National Football League and 32nd overall. They failed to improve on their 11–5 record from 1990 and finished with a 10–6 record. Compared to the Chiefs' 1990 campaign, Steve DeBerg’s consistency had dropped. The running game made up for lost time as Christian Okoye ran for 1,031 yards for the season, Barry Word was productive, and rookie Harvey Williams was outstanding in limited playing time. The Chiefs defeated their division rival, the Los Angeles Raiders in the Wild Card round, resulting in the franchise's first playoff victory since Super Bowl IV in 1970. The next week, the Chiefs lost to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional playoffs.

The season began on July 27 when Jan Stenerud, the hero of Super Bowl IV, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

But the Chiefs rebounded to win four straight games, including an October 7 game in which the Chiefs trounced the Buffalo Bills 33–6. It was the Chiefs' first home Monday Night Football game since 1983. On October 13, The Chiefs blasted the Miami Dolphins 42–7 as Christian Okoye ran for 153 yards.

On December 22, the Chiefs won 27–21 against the Raiders. The victory gave the Chiefs a home playoff game against the team; a loss would have meant playing in Los Angeles again the following week. It was the first playoff game in Kansas City in 20 years. The Chiefs 10–6 victory over the Raiders in the playoffs was the franchise's first postseason victory since the merger.

Quarterback Steve DeBerg completed 14 of 20 passes for 227 yards and 2 touchdowns. Barry Word rushed for 152 yards, and J. J. Birden caught 8 passes for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns. During the game, the Chiefs didn't have to punt and held the ball for almost 40 minutes.

Offseason

Draft

Main article: 1991 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

  • Founder – Lamar Hunt

  • Chairman of the Board – Jack Steadman

  • President/General Manager/Chief Executive Officer – Carl Peterson

  • Assistant General Manager – Dennis Thum

  • Director of Player Personnel – Whitey Dovell

  • Director of Pro Personnel – Mark Hatley

  • Head Coach – Marty Schottenheimer

  • Offensive Coordinator – Joe Pendry

  • Running Backs – Bruce Arians

  • Wide Receivers – Al Saunders

  • Offensive Line – Howard Mudd

  • Offense/Tight Ends – Jim Erkenbeck

  • Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers - Bill Cowher

  • Defensive Line – Tom Pratt

  • Defensive Backs – Tony Dungy

  • Special Assistant/Quality Control – Darvin Wallis

  • Special Teams – Kurt Schottenheimer

  • Strength and Conditioning – Dave Redding

  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Russ Ball

Roster

47 active, 9 inactive, 4 practice squad

Preseason

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[Dallas Cowboys](1991-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 14–240–1Arrowhead Stadium56,038[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1991nflkc.html)
vs. [New York Jets](1991-new-york-jets-season)**W** 19–101–1Busch Memorial Stadium (St. Louis, MO)52,935[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1991nflkc.html)
[Detroit Lions](1991-detroit-lions-season)**W** 38–142–1Arrowhead Stadium57,320[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1991nflkc.html)
at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1991-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**L** 7–202–2Tampa Stadium33,996[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1991nflkc.html)

Regular season

Schedule

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September 1[Atlanta Falcons](1991-atlanta-falcons-season)**W** 14–31–0Arrowhead Stadium74,246[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109010kan.htm)
September 8[New Orleans Saints](1991-new-orleans-saints-season)**L** 10–171–1Arrowhead Stadium74,816[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109080kan.htm)
at [Houston Oilers](1991-houston-oilers-season)**L** 7–171–2Houston Astrodome61,058[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109160oti.htm)
September 22**[Seattle Seahawks](1991-seattle-seahawks-season)****W** 20–132–2Arrowhead Stadium71,789[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109220kan.htm)
September 29at **[San Diego Chargers](1991-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 14–133–2Jack Murphy Stadium44,907[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109290sdg.htm)
[Buffalo Bills](1991-buffalo-bills-season)**W** 33–64–2Arrowhead Stadium76,120[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110070kan.htm)
October 13[Miami Dolphins](1991-miami-dolphins-season)**W** 42–75–2Arrowhead Stadium76,021[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110130kan.htm)
October 20at **[Denver Broncos](1991-denver-broncos-season)****L** 16–195–3Mile High Stadium75,866[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110200den.htm)
**[Los Angeles Raiders](1991-los-angeles-raiders-season)****W** 24–216–3Arrowhead Stadium77,111[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110280kan.htm)
*Bye*
November 10at [Los Angeles Rams](1991-los-angeles-rams-season)**W** 27–207–3Anaheim Stadium52,511[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111100ram.htm)
November 17**[Denver Broncos](1991-denver-broncos-season)****L** 20–247–4Arrowhead Stadium74,661[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111170kan.htm)
November 24at [Cleveland Browns](1991-cleveland-browns-season)**L** 15–207–5Cleveland Stadium63,991[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111240cle.htm)
December 1at **[Seattle Seahawks](1991-seattle-seahawks-season)****W** 19–68–5Kingdome57,248[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112010sea.htm)
December 8**[San Diego Chargers](1991-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 20–17 (OT)9–5Arrowhead Stadium73,330[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112080kan.htm)
at [San Francisco 49ers](1991-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 14–289–6Candlestick Park62,672[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112140sfo.htm)
December 22at **[Los Angeles Raiders](1991-los-angeles-raiders-season)****W** 27–2110–6Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum65,144[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112220rai.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

  • ATL – Brad Daluiso 20-yard field goal, 2:46. ''Falcons 3–0. '''Drive: 16 plays, 74 yards, 10:43.''''' Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • KC – Christian Okoye 4-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 8:48. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 2:02.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Emile Harry 6-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 8:57. ''Chiefs 14–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 91 yards, 5:14.''''' Top passers
  • ATL – Chris Miller – 9/21, 110 yards, 4 INT
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 13/24, 158 yards, TD Top rushers
  • ATL – Keith Jones – 18 rushes, 74 yards
  • KC – Christian Okoye – 22 rushes, 143 yards, TD Top receivers
  • ATL – Mike Ruether – 1 reception, 22 yards
  • KC – Stephone Paige – 6 receptions, 79 yards

Week 2: vs. New Orleans Saints

First quarter

  • NO – Morten Andersen 40-yard field goal, 7:44. ''Saints 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 7:16.'''''
  • NO – Eric Martin 13-yard pass from Bobby Hebert (Morten Andersen kick), 1:20. ''Saints 10–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 5:11.''''' Second quarter
  • NO – Quinn Early 45-yard pass from Bobby Hebert (Morten Andersen kick), 5:05. ''Saints 17–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 4:16.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 23-yard field goal, 6:02. ''Saints 17–3. '''Drive: 15 plays, 88 yards, 8:58.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Jonathan Hayes 7-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 13:52. ''Saints 17–10. '''Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 5:16.''''' Top passers
  • NO – Bobby Hebert – 19/27, 211 yards, 2 TD
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 23/43, 212 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • NO – Craig Heyward – 15 rushes, 51 yards
  • KC – Barry Word – 10 rushes, 40 yards Top receivers
  • NO – Eric Martin – 7 receptions, 67 yards, TD
  • KC – Todd McNair – 8 receptions, 62 yards

Week 3: at Houston Oilers

First quarter

  • HOU – Allen Pinkett 1-yard run (Ian Howfield kick), 3:59. ''Oilers 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 5:04.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Christian Okoye 2-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 0:27. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 6:04.''''' Third quarter
  • HOU – Haywood Jeffires 4-yard pass from Warren Moon (Ian Howfield kick), 0:09. ''Oilers 14–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 93 yards, 9:03.''''' Fourth quarter
  • HOU – Ian Howfield 23-yard field goal, 0:21. ''Oilers 17–7. '''Drive: 17 plays, 80 yards, 9:19.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 9/14, 93 yards, INT
  • HOU – Warren Moon – 29/38, 233 yards, TD Top rushers
  • KC – Christian Okoye – 17 rushes, 75 yards, TD
  • HOU – Allen Pinkett – 18 rushes, 47 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Tim Barnett – 2 receptions, 31 yards
  • HOU – Haywood Jeffires – 9 receptions, 60 yards, TD

Week 4: vs. Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 37-yard field goal, 14:33. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 7:08.'''''
  • KC – Tim Barnett 18-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 9:49. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 36 yards, 3:01.''''' Third quarter
  • SEA – John Kasay 45-yard field goal, 2:57. ''Chiefs 10–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 1:57.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 39-yard field goal, 14:53. ''Chiefs 13–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:04.'''''
  • KC – Harvey Williams 15-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 9:31. ''Chiefs 20–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 2:54.'''''
  • SEA – John Kasay 38-yard field goal, 6:27. ''Chiefs 20–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 3:04.'''''
  • SEA – Derrick Fenner 1-yard run (John Kasay kick), 1:39. ''Chiefs 20–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:22.''''' Top passers
  • SEA – Jeff Kemp – 18/30, 232 yards, 2 INT
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 21/32, 214 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • SEA – Derrick Fenner – 15 rushes, 76 yards, TD
  • KC – Christian Okoye – 16 rushes, 79 yards Top receivers
  • SEA – Brian Blades – 8 receptions, 97 yards
  • KC – Robb Thomas – 4 receptions, 57 yards

Week 5: at San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • KC – Christian Okoye 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 13:41. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:19.'''''
  • SD – Rod Bernstine 2-yard run (John Carney kick), 8:01. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 5:40.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Robb Thomas 11-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 9:05. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:47.''''' Third quarter
  • SD – John Carney 26-yard field goal, 8:45. ''Chiefs 14–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 6:15.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SD – John Carney 37-yard field goal, 9:30. ''Chiefs 14–13. '''Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 3:18.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 11/20, 112 yards, TD, INT
  • SD – John Friesz – 10/25, 162 yards Top rushers
  • KC – Christian Okoye – 19 rushes, 65 yards, TD
  • SD – Rod Bernstine – 26 rushes, 112 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Stephone Paige – 2 receptions, 22 yards
  • SD – Ronnie Harmon – 3 receptions, 48 yards

Week 6: vs. Buffalo Bills

First quarter

  • KC – Nick Lowery 41-yard field goal, 12:30. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 23 yards, 2:30.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Pete Holohan 1-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 14:16. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 6:30.'''''
  • BUF – Scott Norwood 44-yard field goal, 6:45. ''Chiefs 10–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 2:04.'''''
  • BUF – Scott Norwood 25-yard field goal, 4:06. ''Chiefs 10–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:27.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 40-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chiefs 13–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 4:06.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 24-yard field goal, 4:21. ''Chiefs 16–6. '''Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 8:39.'''''
  • KC – Christian Okoye 5-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 0:27. ''Chiefs 23–6. '''Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:51.'''''
  • KC – Christian Okoye 2-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 0:27. ''Chiefs 30–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, 11 yards, 1:44.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 22-yard field goal, 4:02. ''Chiefs 33–6. '''Drive: 15 plays, 59 yards, 9:45.''''' Top passers
  • BUF – Jim Kelly – 17/23, 189 yards
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 16/23, 150 yards, TD Top rushers
  • BUF – Thurman Thomas – 13 rushes, 51 yards
  • KC – Christian Okoye – 29 rushes, 122 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • BUF – Andre Reed – 5 receptions, 84 yards
  • KC – Robb Thomas – 4 receptions, 55 yards

Week 7: vs. Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • KC – Christian Okoye 38-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 10:01. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:36.'''''
  • KC – Chris Martin 100-yard fumble return (Nick Lowery kick), 5:04. Chiefs 14–0. Second quarter
  • KC – Tim Barnett 7-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 13:42. ''Chiefs 21–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:37.'''''
  • KC – Christian Okoye 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 4:02. ''Chiefs 28–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 8:27.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Todd McNair 14-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 8:16. ''Chiefs 35–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 6:44.'''''
  • KC – Tim Barnett 41-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 3:03. ''Chiefs 42–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 2:59.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIA – Scott Secules 4-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 12:23. ''Chiefs 42–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 5:40.''''' Top passers
  • MIA – Dan Marino – 15/29, 216 yards
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 9/12, 177 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • MIA – Mark Higgs – 5 rushes, 38 yards
  • KC – Christian Okoye – 23 rushes, 153 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • MIA – Tony Martin – 4 receptions, 104 yards
  • KC – Todd McNair – 3 receptions, 72 yards, TD

Week 8: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • KC – Nick Lowery 32-yard field goal, 8:51. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 5:00.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – David Treadwell 39-yard field goal, 14:24. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 9:27.'''''
  • DEN – David Treadwell 30-yard field goal, 8:57. ''Broncos 6–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:14.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 48-yard field goal, 1:08. ''Tied 6–6. '''Drive: 17 plays, 55 yards, 7:49.'''''
  • DEN – Derek Russell 22-yard pass from John Elway (David Treadwell kick), 0:11. ''Broncos 13–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 0:57.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 25-yard field goal, 8:56. ''Broncos 13–9. '''Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 6:04.'''''
  • DEN – David Treadwell 25-yard field goal, 1:07. ''Broncos 16–9. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 2:24.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Harvey Williams 14-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 5:40. ''Tied 16–16. '''Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:45.'''''
  • DEN – David Treadwell 27-yard field goal, 2:37. ''Broncos 19–16. '''Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:03.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 21/35, 241 yards
  • DEN – John Elway – 14/27, 270 yards, TD Top rushers
  • KC – Harvey Williams – 14 rushes, 84 yards, TD
  • DEN – Greg Lewis – 17 rushes, 54 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Tim Barnett – 6 receptions, 78 yards
  • DEN – Mark Jackson – 2 receptions, 80 yards

Week 9: vs. Los Angeles Raiders

First quarter

  • RAI – Jeff Jaeger 18-yard field goal, 10:34. ''Raiders 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:29.'''''
  • RAI – Tim Barnett tackled in end zone by Torin Dorn for a Safety, 8:51. Raiders 5–0.
  • RAI – Nick Bell 1-yard run (kick blocked), 7:21. ''Raiders 11–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 1:40.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Bill Jones 8-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 11:03. ''Raiders 11–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 4:09.'''''
  • RAI – Steve Smith 37-yard pass from Jay Schroeder (Jeff Jaeger kick), 6:43. ''Raiders 18–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:20.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 33-yard field goal, 7:54. ''Raiders 18–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:20.'''''
  • RAI – Jeff Jaeger 22-yard field goal, 2:09. ''Raiders 21–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:45.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Christian Okoye 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 8:07. ''Raiders 21–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 15 yards, 2:58.'''''
  • KC – Tim Barnett 6-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 0:47. ''Chiefs 24–21. '''Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 3:45.''''' Top passers
  • RAI – Jay Schroeder – 12/26, 250 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 19/30, 161 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • RAI – Roger Craig – 17 rushes, 59 yards
  • KC – Christian Okoye – 17 rushes, 62 yards, TD Top receivers
  • RAI – Mervyn Fernandez – 3 receptions, 107 yards
  • KC – Tim Barnett – 5 receptions, 45 yards, TD

Week 11: at Los Angeles Rams

First quarter

  • KC – Jonathan Hayes 6-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 3:22. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:51.''''' Second quarter
  • LA – Damone Johnson 1-yard pass from Jim Everett (Tony Zendejas kick), 11:24. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 6:58.'''''
  • KC – Barry Word 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 5:07. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:17.'''''
  • LA – Henry Ellard 14-yard pass from Jim Everett (Tony Zendejas kick), 0:34. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 4:33.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 20-yard field goal, 9:10. ''Chiefs 17–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 5:50.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 44-yard field goal, 2:47. ''Chiefs 20–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 2:30.''''' Fourth quarter
  • LA – Damone Johnson 17-yard pass from Jim Everett (kick failed, hit right upright), 7:06. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards, 3:59.'''''
  • KC – Derrick Thomas 23-yard fumble return (Nick Lowery kick), 2:25. Chiefs 27–20. Top passers
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 17/26, 199 yards, TD
  • LA – Jim Everett – 26/37, 329 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Christian Okoye – 15 rushes, 96 yards
  • LA – Robert Delpino – 20 rushes, 81 yards Top receivers
  • KC – J. J. Birden – 2 receptions, 49 yards
  • LA – Henry Ellard – 8 receptions, 160 yards, TD

Week 12: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – David Treadwell 37-yard field goal, 7:11. ''Broncos 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 3 yards, 3:55.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Christian Okoye 7-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 6:07. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:15.'''''
  • DEN – Gaston Green 60-yard run (David Treadwell kick), 3:47. ''Broncos 10–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:20.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 19-yard field goal, 0:05. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 6:41.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 27-yard field goal, 9:28. ''Chiefs 13–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 5:32.'''''
  • DEN – Mark Jackson 29-yard pass from John Elway (David Treadwell kick), 4:59. ''Broncos 17–13. '''Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 2:22.'''''
  • DEN – Charles Dimry 26-yard interception return (David Treadwell kick), 4:00. Broncos 24–13. Fourth quarter
  • KC – Tim Barnett 8-yard pass from Mark Vlasic (Nick Lowery kick), 7:29. ''Broncos 24–20. '''Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:34.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – John Elway – 9/20, 134 yards, TD
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 11/24, 207 yards, 4 INT Top rushers
  • DEN – Gaston Green – 24 rushes, 133 yards, TD
  • KC – Christian Okoye – 17 rushes, 83 yards, TD Top receivers
  • DEN – Mark Jackson – 2 receptions, 40 yards, TD
  • KC – Robb Thomas – 7 receptions, 89 yards

Week 13: at Cleveland Browns

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • CLE – Leroy Hoard 1-yard run (Matt Stover kick), 3:31. ''Browns 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 6:13.'''''
  • CLE – Matt Stover 34-yard field goal, 0:09. ''Browns 10–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 2:09.''''' Third quarter
  • CLE – Leroy Hoard 71-yard pass from Bernie Kosar (Matt Stover kick), 11:52. ''Browns 17–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, 3:08.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 34-yard field goal, 8:00. ''Browns 17–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:52.'''''
  • CLE – Matt Stover 21-yard field goal, 2:05. ''Browns 20–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 2:21.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 22-yard field goal, 12:03. ''Browns 20–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 5:02.'''''
  • KC – Bernie Kosar tackled in end zone by Albert Lewis for a Safety, 5:57. Browns 20–8.
  • KC – Emile Harry 5-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 2:52. ''Browns 20–15. '''Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:05.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 30/50, 319 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • CLE – Bernie Kosar – 13/20, 170 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • KC – Barry Word – 8 rushes, 41 yards
  • CLE – Leroy Hoard – 6 rushes, 61 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Emile Harry – 11 receptions, 159 yards, TD
  • CLE – Leroy Hoard – 2 receptions, 78 yards, TD

Week 14: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SEA – John Kasay 19-yard field goal, 8:03. ''Seahawks 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 6:57.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 20-yard field goal, 3:53. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards, 2:37.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 28-yard field goal, 9:59. ''Chiefs 6–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:14.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 36-yard field goal, 3:33. ''Chiefs 9–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 50 yards, 5:55.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 39-yard field goal, 8:43. ''Chiefs 12–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 6:17.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Pete Holohan 8-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 7:43. ''Chiefs 19–3. '''Drive: 17 plays, 75 yards, 9:13.'''''
  • SEA – John Kasay 26-yard field goal, 5:13. ''Chiefs 19–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 2:30.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 17/26, 154 yards, TD
  • SEA – Dave Krieg – 16/25, 263 yards, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Barry Word – 26 rushes, 96 yards
  • SEA – John Williams – 7 rushes, 20 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Emile Harry – 6 receptions, 51 yards
  • SEA – Travis McNeal – 4 receptions, 66 yards

Week 15: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SD – Nate Lewis 6-yard pass from John Friesz (John Carney kick), 14:23. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 18 plays, 80 yards, 11:52.'''''
  • SD – Donald Frank 71-yard interception return (John Carney kick), 9:34. Chargers 14–0. Third quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 29-yard field goal, 5:31. ''Chargers 14–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 6:10.'''''
  • KC – Barry Word 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 3:44. ''Chargers 14–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:04.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Harvey Williams 16-yard pass from Mark Vlasic (Nick Lowery kick), 3:00. ''Chiefs 17–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:39.'''''
  • SD – John Carney 27-yard field goal, 0:11. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 13 plays, 57 yards, 2:49.''''' Overtime
  • KC – Nick Lowery 18-yard field goal, 3:34. ''Chiefs 20–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 29 yards, 1:11.''''' Top passers
  • SD – John Friesz – 19/37, 208 yards, TD, INT
  • KC – Mark Vlasic – 12/18, 150 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SD – Marion Butts – 20 rushes, 77 yards
  • KC – Barry Word – 14 rushes, 66 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SD – Nate Lewis – 6 receptions, 79 yards, TD
  • KC – Emile Harry – 5 receptions, 73 yards

Week 16: at San Francisco 49ers

First quarter

  • SF – Jerry Rice 1-yard pass from Steve Bono (Mike Cofer kick), 9:53. ''49ers 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:25.''''' Second quarter
  • SF – John Taylor 9-yard pass from Steve Bono (Mike Cofer kick), 12:16. ''49ers 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:54.''''' Third quarter
  • SF – Jerry Rice 20-yard pass from Steve Bono (Mike Cofer kick), 6:11. ''49ers 21–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:56.'''''
  • KC – Barry Word 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 4:31. ''49ers 21–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:40.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SF – Dexter Carter 53-yard run (Mike Cofer kick), 11:44. ''49ers 28–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:00.'''''
  • KC – Emile Harry 17-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 7:25. ''49ers 28–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:19.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 13/32, 180 yards, TD, INT
  • SF – Steve Bono – 24/33, 220 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • KC – Barry Word – 17 rushes, 115 yards, TD
  • SF – Dexter Carter – 11 rushes, 81 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Emile Harry – 4 receptions, 64 yards, TD
  • SF – Jerry Rice – 7 receptions, 81 yards, 2 TD

Week 17: at Los Angeles Raiders

First quarter

  • KC – Barry Word 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 5:24. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 7:53.'''''
  • RAI – Tim Brown 26-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Jeff Jaeger kick), 2:35. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:49.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – J. J. Birden 57-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 14:53. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:42.'''''
  • KC – Nick Lowery 33-yard field goal, 2:21. ''Chiefs 17–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards, 6:36.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 25-yard field goal, 13:23. ''Chiefs 20–7. '''Drive: 17 plays, 86 yards, 9:58.'''''
  • RAI – Ethan Horton 7-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Jeff Jaeger kick), 9:31. ''Chiefs 20–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 3:52.'''''
  • KC – J. J. Birden 53-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 7:00. ''Chiefs 27–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:31.'''''
  • RAI – Tim Brown 23-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Jeff Jaeger kick), 3:56. ''Chiefs 27–21. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:04.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 14/20, 277 yards, 2 TD
  • RAI – Todd Marinovich – 23/40, 243 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • KC – Barry Word – 35 rushes, 152 yards, TD
  • RAI – Marcus Allen – 9 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers
  • KC – J. J. Birden – 8 receptions, 188 yards, 2 TD
  • RAI – Ethan Horton – 10 receptions, 89 yards, TD

Standings

Postseason

Main article: 1991–92 NFL playoffs

Schedule

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[Los Angeles Raiders](1991-los-angeles-raiders-season) (5)**W** 10–61–0Arrowhead Stadium75,827[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112280kan.htm)
January 5, 1992at [Buffalo Bills](1991-buffalo-bills-season) (1)**L** 14–371–1Rich Stadium80,182[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199201050buf.htm)

Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: vs. (5) Los Angeles Raiders

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • KC – Fred Jones 11-yard pass from Steve DeBerg (Nick Lowery kick), 5:07. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 11 yards, 0:06.'''''
  • RAI – Jeff Jaeger 32-yard field goal, 0:26. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:46.''''' Third quarter
  • RAI – Jeff Jaeger 26-yard field goal, 8:19. ''Chiefs 7–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 6:41.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Nick Lowery 18-yard field goal, 10:26. ''Chiefs 10–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 7:32.''''' Top passers
  • RAI – Todd Marinovich – 12/23, 140 yards, 4 INT
  • KC – Steve DeBerg – 9/14, 89 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • RAI – Nick Bell – 20 rushes, 107 yards
  • KC – Barry Word – 33 rushes, 130 yards Top receivers
  • RAI – Ethan Horton – 3 receptions, 59 yards
  • KC – Bill Jones – 2 receptions, 25 yards

AFC Divisional Playoffs: at (1) Buffalo Bills

First quarter

  • BUF – Andre Reed 25-yard pass from Jim Kelly (Scott Norwood kick), 0:52. ''Bills 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:25.''''' Second quarter
  • BUF – Andre Reed 53-yard pass from Jim Kelly (Scott Norwood kick), 10:35. ''Bills 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:28.'''''
  • BUF – Scott Norwood 33-yard field goal, 0:02. ''Bills 17–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 1:37.''''' Third quarter
  • BUF – James Lofton 10-yard pass from Jim Kelly (Scott Norwood kick), 11:53. ''Bills 24–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 36 yards, 2:13.'''''
  • KC – Barry Word 3-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 3:08. ''Bills 24–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 2:26.''''' Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Scott Norwood 20-yard field goal, 10:54. ''Bills 27–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 7:14.'''''
  • BUF – Scott Norwood 47-yard field goal, 9:08. ''Bills 30–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:31.'''''
  • BUF – Kenneth Davis 5-yard run (Scott Norwood kick), 4:57. ''Bills 37–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:59.'''''
  • KC – Fred Jones 20-yard pass from Mark Vlasic (Nick Lowery kick), 2:07. ''Bills 37–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:50.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Mark Vlasic – 9/20, 124 yards, TD, 4 INT
  • BUF – Jim Kelly – 23/35, 373 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • KC – Barry Word – 15 rushes, 50 yards, TD
  • BUF – Thurman Thomas – 22 rushes, 100 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Todd McNair – 5 receptions, 52 yards
  • BUF – Andre Reed – 4 receptions, 100 yards, 2 TD

References

References

  1. "1991 Kansas City Chiefs draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. "Kansas City Chiefs 1991 Media Guide".
  3. "1991 Kansas City Chiefs starters and roster". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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