1995 Kansas City Chiefs season

Offseason

1995 expansion draft

Main article: 1995 NFL expansion draft

Draft

Main article: 1995 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

• Vice-president of player personnel – Lynn Stiles

• Director of pro personnel – Mark Hatley

• Director of college scouting – Terry Bradway

• Head coach – Marty Schottenheimer

• Assistant head coach/Wide Receivers – Al Saunders

• Offensive coordinator – Paul Hackett

• Quarterbacks – Mike McCarthy

• Running backs – Jimmy Raye

• Tight ends/offensive Assistant – Jim Erkenbeck

• Offensive line – Art Shell

• Offensive quality control – Jimmy Raye III

• Defensive coordinator – Gunther Cunningham

• Defensive line – Carl Hairston

• Linebackers – John Bunting

• Defensive backs – Kurt Schottenheimer

• Defensive backs – Herman Edwards

• Defensive assistant/Special Teams – Woodrow Lowe

• Defensive assistant/quality control – Darvin Wallis

• Special teams – Mike Stock

• Assistant special teams – Woodrow Lowe

• Strength and conditioning – Dave Redding

• Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Russ Ball

Roster

53 active, 4 inactive, 5 practice squad

Season summary

The season began promisingly on September 3 with a convincing 34–10 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. New Chiefs quarterback Steve Bono passed for 3,121 yards and 21 touchdowns. Fullback Kimble Anders led the team in pass receptions with 55.

In Week Two, the Chiefs battled back from a two-touchdown deficit to defeat the New York Giants in overtime, 20–17 on September 10. A costly interception, penalties, and struggles on third down all led to a 17–3 Giants lead. The Chiefs didn't score a touchdown until 5:03 remained in the game. On the Chiefs' following possession, Bono completed to Danan Hughes with the game-tying score after a 67-yard, 14-play drive that took just 2 minutes and 32 seconds. Lin Elliott booted the game-winning field goal with 7:11 remaining in overtime to give the Chiefs the win. Marcus Allen led the Chiefs with 86 yards rushing and Bono passed for 187 yards.

The win improved the Chiefs record to 2–0. This was the first of three overtime wins for Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium during the 1995 season, and it set the tone for the team's ability to win tight, close games throughout the regular season.

On September 17, James Hasty picked off a Jeff Hostetler pass and returned it for a touchdown in overtime as the Chiefs beat the Oakland Raiders, 23–17 to go 3–0. The defense would play a key role in Kansas City's success. The team held its opponents to a league-best 241 points and recorded a third-best 47 sacks. Cornerback Dale Carter led the team with 4 interceptions. Rookie kick returner Tamarick Vanover was also spectacular, returning two kickoffs and one punt for scores. Linebacker Derrick Thomas and defensive ends Neil Smith and Dan Saleaumua also shined for the Chiefs' defense.

On October 1, Quarterback Steve Bono ran for a 76-yard bootleg touchdown, accumulating more than 20% of his total career rushing yards in 1 play. The Chiefs won over the Cardinals 24–3.

On October 9, Tamarick Vanover returned a punt 86 yards in overtime to give the Chiefs a 29–23 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night Football. It was the Chiefs' third overtime win at Arrowhead Stadium during the 1995 season, and was the first time in NFL history that an overtime game had been won on a punt return for a touchdown.

On October 22, the Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium, 21–7. Marcus Allen was again a standout for the offense, gaining 890 yards rushing and scoring 5 touchdowns for the season.

On November 19, the Chiefs won their seventh game in a row, beating the Houston Oilers 20–13 at Arrowhead Stadium, to go 10–1.

On December 24, Tamarick Vanover ran the opening kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown, and the Chiefs defeated the Seahawks, 26–3. They won the AFC West title and finished the regular season with a 13–3 record.

Preseason

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

• SEA – Todd Peterson 49-yard field goal, 10:56. ''Seahawks 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 37 yards, 4:04.'''''
• KC – Willie Davis 60-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 4:00. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 2 plays, 63 yards, 0:41.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 46-yard field goal, 10:25. ''Chiefs 10–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 6:23.'''''
• KC – Willie Davis 40-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 6:40. ''Chiefs 17–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 1:54.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 49-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chiefs 20–3. '''Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:09.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Tamarick Vanover 99-yard kickoff return (Lin Elliott kick), 14:43. Chiefs 27–3.
• KC – Lake Dawson 16-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 6:18. ''Chiefs 34–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:14.''''' Fourth quarter
• SEA – Brian Blades 21-yard pass from John Friesz (Todd Peterson kick), 2:52. ''Chiefs 34–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 2:23.''''' Top passers
• KC – Steve Bono – 18/23, 278 yards, 3 TD
• SEA – Rick Mirer – 19/37, 209 yards, INT Top rushers
• KC – Greg Hill – 15 rushes, 109 yards
• SEA – Chris Warren – 14 rushes, 56 yards Top receivers
• KC – Willie Davis – 6 receptions, 155 yards, 2 TD
• SEA – Brian Blades – 8 receptions, 107 yards, TD

Week 2: vs. New York Giants

First quarter

• NYG – Chris Calloway 26-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 12:05. ''Giants 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:55.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 42-yard field goal, 5:24. ''Giants 7–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 2:25.''''' Second quarter
• NYG – Brad Daluiso 23-yard field goal, 14:37. ''Giants 10–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:47.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• NYG – Tito Wooten 1-yard fumble return (Brad Daluiso kick), 10:56. Giants 17–3.
• KC – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 5:03. ''Giants 17–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 5:53.'''''
• KC – Danan Hughes 3-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 1:22. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 2:32.''''' Overtime
• KC – Lin Elliott 23-yard field goal, 7:11. ''Chiefs 20–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 3;40.''''' Top passers
• NYG – Dave Brown – 10/14, 151 yards, TD
• KC – Steve Bono – 29/47, 183 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• NYG – Rodney Hampton – 26 rushes, 79 yards
• KC – Marcus Allen – 19 rushes, 86 yards, TD Top receivers
• NYG – Chris Calloway – 5 receptions, 100 yards, TD
• KC – Kimble Anders – 11 receptions, 68 yards

Week 3: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

• KC – Lake Dawson 4-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 11:00. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 1:09.''''' Second quarter
• OAK – Harvey Williams 1-yard run (Cole Ford kick), 14:00. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 2:19.'''''
• OAK – Harvey Williams 1-yard run (Cole Ford kick), 0:27. ''Raiders 14–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 3:13.''''' Third quarter
• OAK – Cole Ford 33-yard field goal, 6:50. ''Raiders 17–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:00.''''' Fourth quarter
• KC – Willie Davis 19-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 13:32. ''Raiders 17–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 3:10.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 35-yard field goal, 7:57. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 4:09.''''' Overtime
• KC – James Hasty 64-yard interception return, 10:33. Chiefs 23–17. Top passers
• OAK – Jeff Hostetler – 19/30, 203 yards, 2 INT
• KC – Steve Bono – 19/28, 164 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• OAK – Harvey Williams – 20 rushes, 74 yards, 2 TD
• KC – Marcus Allen – 17 rushes, 53 yards Top receivers
• OAK – Tim Brown – 7 receptions, 72 yards
• KC – Marcus Allen – 4 receptions, 37 yards

Week 4: at Cleveland Browns

First quarter

• CLE – Earnest Byner 7-yard run (Matt Stover kick), 0:29. ''Browns 7–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards, 7:31.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 25-yard field goal, 0:38. ''Browns 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 1:31.''''' Third quarter
• CLE – Andre Rison 4-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Matt Stover kick), 8:16. ''Browns 14–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 3:10.''''' Fourth quarter
• CLE – Earnest Byner 3-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Matt Stover kick), 10:26. ''Browns 21–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:12.'''''
• KC – Keith Cash 38-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 8:01. ''Browns 21–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:25.'''''
• CLE – Gerald Dixon 18-yard interception return (Matt Stover kick), 4:45. Browns 28–10.
• CLE – Mike Caldwell 24-yard interception return (Matt Stover kick), 4:26. Browns 35–10.
• KC – Webster Slaughter 2-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 0:14. ''Browns 35–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 1:37.''''' Top passers
• KC – Steve Bono – 29/49, 272 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
• CLE – Vinny Testaverde – 21/36, 204 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• KC – Kimble Anders – 2 rushes, 21 yards
• CLE – Leroy Hoard – 13 rushes, 50 yards Top receivers
• KC – Keith Cash – 8 receptions, 111 yards, TD
• CLE – Earnest Byner – 7 receptions, 59 yards, TD

Week 5: at Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

• No scoring plays. Second quarter
• KC – Steve Bono 76-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 14:47. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 85 yards, 1:26.'''''
• KC – Joe Valerio 1-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 7:05. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 15 yards, 2:26.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Lake Dawson 14-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 10:42. ''Chiefs 21–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 4:18.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 28-yard field goal, 3:39. ''Chiefs 24–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 4:06.''''' Fourth quarter
• ARI – Greg Davis 48-yard field goal, 14:23. ''Chiefs 24–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 40 yards, 4:16.''''' Top passers
• KC – Steve Bono – 7/17, 78 yards, 2 TD, INT
• ARI – Dave Krieg – 25/41, 308 yards, INT Top rushers
• KC – Marcus Allen – 11 rushes, 62 yards
• ARI – Garrison Hearst – 15 rushes, 54 yards Top receivers
• KC – Lake Dawson – 2 receptions, 29 yards, TD
• ARI – Frank Sanders – 4 receptions, 97 yards

Week 6: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

• SD – John Carney 28-yard field goal, 5:49. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 19 plays, 63 yards, 9:11.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 21-yard field goal, 13:24. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 7:25.'''''
• SD – Natrone Means 2-yard run (John Carney kick), 11:24. ''Chargers 10–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 2:00.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 28-yard field goal, 5:23. ''Chargers 10–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 63 yards, 6:01.'''''
• KC – Kimble Anders 2-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 3:53. ''Chiefs 13–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards, 1:30.'''''
• SD – John Carney 36-yard field goal, 0:02. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 0:41.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 49-yard field goal, 12:19. ''Chiefs 16–13. '''Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 4:51.'''''
• SD – Shannon Mitchell 4-yard pass from Stan Humphries (John Carney kick), 6:50. ''Chargers 20–16. '''Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 5:29.'''''
• SD – John Carney 29-yard field goal, 1:12. ''Chargers 23–16. '''Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 3:26.'''''
• KC – Derrick Walker 18-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 0:15. ''Tied 23–23. '''Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 0:57.''''' Overtime
• KC – Tamarick Vanover 86-yard punt return, 7:33. Chiefs 29–23. Top passers
• SD – Stan Humphries – 24/34, 315 yards, TD
• KC – Steve Bono – 27/41, 329 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• SD – Natrone Means – 24 rushes, 33 yards, TD
• KC – Marcus Allen – 14 rushes, 26 yards Top receivers
• SD – Tony Martin – 7 receptions, 88 yards
• KC – Webster Slaughter – 3 receptions, 90 yards

Week 7: vs. New England Patriots

First quarter

• KC – Lin Elliott 27-yard field goal, 10:46. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:14.'''''
• NE – Dave Meggett 16-yard run (Matt Bahr kick), 6:39. ''Patriots 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:31.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Steve Bono 2-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 14:17. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 2:36.'''''
• NE – Matt Bahr 29-yard field goal, 9:01. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:16.'''''
• KC – Willie Davis 18-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 5:22. ''Chiefs 17–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 3:39.'''''
• KC – Tamarick Vanover 26-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 3:08. ''Chiefs 24–10. '''Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards, 0:42.''''' Third quarter
• NE – Matt Bahr 20-yard field goal, 10:00. ''Chiefs 24–13. '''Drive: 14 plays, 77 yards, 5:00.'''''
• NE – Vincent Brisby 22-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (run failed), 4:50. ''Chiefs 24–19. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:56.''''' Fourth quarter
• KC – Greg Hill 9-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 6:46. ''Chiefs 31–19. '''Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 3:25.'''''
• NE – Will Moore 6-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Matt Bahr kick), 2:07. ''Chiefs 31–26. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 1:41.''''' Top passers
• NE – Drew Bledsoe – 25/47, 237 yards, 2 TD, INT
• KC – Steve Bono – 16/40, 209 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• NE – Dave Meggett – 7 rushes, 63 yards, TD
• KC – Greg Hill – 15 rushes, 83 yards, TD Top receivers
• NE – Will Moore – 7 receptions, 65 yards, TD
• KC – Willie Davis – 2 receptions, 52 yards, TD

Week 8: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

• DEN – Shannon Sharpe 10-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 5:44. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 3:18.'''''
• KC – Steve Bono 1-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 3:31. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:13.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Lake Dawson 14-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 2:45. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 2:20.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 9:20. ''Chiefs 21–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 5:40.''''' Fourth quarter
• No scoring plays. Top passers
• KC – Steve Bono – 15/28, 164 yards, TD
• DEN – John Elway – 21/40, 214 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• KC – Marcus Allen – 21 rushes, 121 yards, TD
• DEN – Terrell Davis – 18 rushes, 69 yards Top receivers
• KC – Tamarick Vanover – 1 reception, 57 yards
• DEN – Anthony Miller – 5 receptions, 73 yards

Week 10: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

• KC – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 7:26. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 4:38.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Willie Davis 19-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 11:52. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 4:07.'''''
• WAS – Eddie Murray 29-yard field goal, 5:28. ''Chiefs 14–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 2:12.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 38-yard field goal, 0:01. ''Chiefs 17–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 1:48.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• KC – Kimble Anders 40-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 2:26. ''Chiefs 24–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:39.''''' Top passers
• WAS – Gus Frerotte – 11/34, 140 yards
• KC – Steve Bono – 21/37, 201 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• WAS – Terry Allen – 14 rushes, 69 yards
• KC – Kimble Anders – 5 rushes, 75 yards, TD Top receivers
• WAS – Jamie Asher – 3 receptions, 42 yards
• KC – Keith Cash – 5 receptions, 48 yards

Week 11: at San Diego Chargers

First quarter

• KC – Steve Bono 2-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 6:51. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 4:23.'''''
• SD – Rodney Culver 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 3:27. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:24.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 47-yard field goal, 12:13. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:28.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 48-yard field goal, 3:17. ''Chiefs 13–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 23 yards, 3:57.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (pass failed), 6:16. ''Chiefs 19–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 82 yards, 5:44.''''' Fourth quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 34-yard field goal, 3:58. ''Chiefs 22–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 5:52.''''' Top passers
• KC – Steve Bono – 17/27, 137 yards, INT
• SD – Stan Humphries – 21/42, 244 yards Top rushers
• KC – Greg Hill – 17 rushes, 78 yards
• SD – Rodney Culver – 11 rushes, 34 yards, TD Top receivers
• KC – Lake Dawson – 3 receptions, 30 yards
• SD – Ronnie Harmon – 6 receptions, 96 yards

Week 12: vs. Houston Oilers

First quarter

• KC – Lin Elliott 47-yard field goal, 3:11. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:39.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Webster Slaughter 3-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 14:55. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:28.'''''
• HOU – Chris Sanders 1-yard pass from Chris Chandler (pass failed), 0:26. ''Chiefs 10–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:36.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 21-yard field goal, 8:15. ''Chiefs 13–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 34 yards, 4:02.'''''
• HOU – Chris Sanders 40-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Al Del Greco kick), 1:46. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 2:56.'''''
• KC – Mark Collins 34-yard fumble return (Lin Elliott kick), 0:15. Chiefs 20–13. Top passers
• HOU – Chris Chandler – 19/38, 189 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
• KC – Steve Bono – 13/30, 122 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• HOU – Rodney Thomas – 25 rushes, 58 yards
• KC – Marcus Allen – 16 rushes, 49 yards Top receivers
• HOU – Chris Sanders – 4 receptions, 60 yards, 2 TD
• KC – Webster Slaughter – 3 receptions, 30 yards, TD

Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys

Thanksgiving Day games First quarter

• DAL – Emmitt Smith 15-yard run (Chris Boniol kick), 8:41. ''Cowboys 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 6:19.'''''
• DAL – Michael Irvin 33-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Chris Boniol kick), 0:29. ''Cowboys 14–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:35.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 34-yard field goal, 1:50. ''Cowboys 14–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 4:31.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 37-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Cowboys 14–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 0:48.''''' Third quarter
• DAL – Jay Novacek 33-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Chris Boniol kick), 6:03. ''Cowboys 21–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:30.'''''
• KC – Lake Dawson 45-yard pass from Steve Bono (pass failed), 2:29. ''Cowboys 21–12. '''Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 3:34.''''' Fourth quarter
• DAL – Chris Boniol 20-yard field goal, 10:56. ''Cowboys 24–12. '''Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:54.''''' Top passers
• KC – Steve Bono – 20/36, 276 yards, TD
• DAL – Troy Aikman – 21/29, 192 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• KC – Greg Hill – 8 rushes, 41 yards
• DAL – Emmitt Smith – 18 rushes, 56 yards, TD Top receivers
• KC – Tamarick Vanover – 4 receptions, 85 yards
• DAL – Michael Irvin – 11 receptions, 121 yards, TD

Week 14: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

• OAK – Terry McDaniel 42-yard interception return (Jeff Jaeger kick), 13:59. Raiders 7–0.
• KC – Rich Gannon 12-yard run (kick failed, hit right upright), 0:32. ''Raiders 7–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 3:14.''''' Second quarter
• OAK – Jeff Jaeger 46-yard field goal, 11:49. ''Raiders 10–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 3:43.'''''
• KC – Kimble Anders 23-yard run (kick failed, wide left), 3:24. ''Chiefs 12–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:32.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 9:00. ''Chiefs 19–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 4:12.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 35-yard field goal, 0:44. ''Chiefs 22–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:55.''''' Fourth quarter
• KC – Brian Washington 74-yard interception return (Lin Elliott kick), 7:37. Chiefs 29–10.
• OAK – James Jett 26-yard pass from Billy Joe Hobert (run failed), 6:37. ''Chiefs 29–16. '''Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:00.'''''
• OAK – Tim Brown 1-yard pass from Billy Joe Hobert (Jeff Jaeger kick), 1:32. ''Chiefs 29–23. '''Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 1:16.''''' Top passers
• KC – Steve Bono – 9/14, 87 yards, INT
• OAK – Vince Evans – 23/37, 227 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
• KC – Marcus Allen – 21 rushes, 124 yards, TD
• OAK – Harvey Williams – 7 rushes, 5 yards Top receivers
• KC – Webster Slaughter – 3 receptions, 39 yards
• OAK – Tim Brown – 10 receptions, 150 yards, TD

Week 15: at Miami Dolphins

First quarter

• MIA – Pete Stoyanovich 33-yard field goal, 9:31. ''Dolphins 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 2:51.'''''
• MIA – Pete Stoyanovich 33-yard field goal, 1:30. ''Dolphins 6–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 4:11.''''' Second quarter
• MIA – O. J. McDuffie 3-yard pass from Dan Marino (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 2:42. ''Dolphins 13–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 7:08.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• KC – Webster Slaughter 5-yard pass from Steve Bono (kick failed, wide left), 5:04. ''Dolphins 13–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:29.''''' Top passers
• KC – Steve Bono – 15/37, 180 yards, TD, INT
• MIA – Dan Marino – 18/34, 156 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• KC – Marcus Allen – 16 rushes, 88 yards
• MIA – Bernie Parmalee – 24 rushes, 83 yards Top receivers
• KC – Derrick Walker – 4 receptions, 56 yards
• MIA – Irving Fryar – 6 receptions, 80 yards

Week 16: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

• KC – Webster Slaughter 5-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 9:23. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 3:20.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Steve Bono 5-yard run (Lin Elliott kick), 3:01. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 7:16.'''''
• DEN – Ray Crockett 50-yard fumble return (Jason Elam kick), 0:03. Chiefs 14–7. Third quarter
• DEN – Jason Elam 49-yard field goal, 4:37. ''Chiefs 14–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 2:46.''''' Fourth quarter
• KC – Vaughn Booker 14-yard fumble return (pass failed), 1:52. Chiefs 20–10.
• DEN – Mike Pritchard 3-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 0:12. ''Chiefs 20–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 1:40.''''' Top passers
• DEN – John Elway – 24/36, 242 yards, TD
• KC – Steve Bono – 23/37, 232 yards, TD Top rushers
• DEN – Glyn Milburn – 10 rushes, 33 yards
• KC – Marcus Allen – 16 rushes, 54 yards Top receivers
• DEN – Anthony Miller – 5 receptions, 60 yards
• KC – Lake Dawson – 5 receptions, 58 yards

Week 17: vs. Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

• KC – Tamarick Vanover 89-yard kickoff return (Lin Elliott kick), 14:45. Chiefs 7–0.
• KC – Lin Elliott 37-yard field goal, 10:22. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 2:52.'''''
• KC – Lin Elliott 20-yard field goal, 0:26. ''Chiefs 13–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 63 yards, 7:49.''''' Second quarter
• SEA – Todd Peterson 34-yard field goal, 13:35. ''Chiefs 13–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 13 yards, 1:51.'''''
• KC – Tamarick Vanover 9-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 10:16. ''Chiefs 20–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 3:19.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 20-yard field goal, 7:25. ''Chiefs 23–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 6:13.''''' Fourth quarter
• KC – Lin Elliott 27-yard field goal, 4:34. ''Chiefs 26–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 5:04.''''' Top passers
• SEA – John Friesz – 10/26, 80 yards
• KC – Steve Bono – 15/29, 209 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• SEA – Steve Broussard – 2 rushes, 15 yards
• KC – Greg Hill – 21 rushes, 113 yards Top receivers
• SEA – Joey Galloway – 5 receptions, 50 yards
• KC – Webster Slaughter – 3 receptions, 73 yards

Standings

Postseason

Schedule

Game summaries

AFC Divisional Playoffs: vs. (5) Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

• KC – Lake Dawson 20-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick), 0:29. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 2:28.''''' Second quarter
• IND – Floyd Turner 5-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (Cary Blanchard kick), 6:49. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 18 plays, 77 yards, 5:40.''''' Third quarter
• IND – Cary Blanchard 30-yard field goal, 2:48. ''Colts 10–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 4:34.''''' Fourth quarter
• No scoring plays. Top passers
• IND – Jim Harbaugh – 12/27, 112 yards, TD, INT
• KC – Steve Bono – 11/25, 122 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
• IND – Lamont Warren – 20 rushes, 76 yards
• KC – Marcus Allen – 21 rushes, 94 yards Top receivers
• IND – Sean Dawkins – 4 receptions, 37 yards
• KC – Lake Dawson – 4 receptions, 70 yards, TD

Entering the playoffs holding the league's best record and the one seed, the Chiefs played the Indianapolis Colts, who were coming off a dominant 35–20 win against the Chiefs' divisional rival in the San Diego Chargers. Against the Colts, the heavily favored Chiefs appeared to be in the driver's seat of their own destiny after jumping out to an early 7–0 lead in the first quarter thanks to a Lake Dawson touchdown catch from Steve Bono. It would, however, be the Chiefs' final points they would score of the season, as for the rest of the game, the Colts' defense swarmed Bono, picking him off three times throughout the remainder of the game. Aside from the dominating defensive effort from Indianapolis, the Colts also scored a touchdown of their own off a Jim Harbaugh-Floyd Turner touchdown pass to tie the game at 7–7 going into halftime. For the rest of the game, both offenses were stagnant in the frigid-cold air inside Arrowhead Stadium. While both teams had great opportunities to score, poor special teams performances on both sides would prove to be a hindrance. Despite this, the Colts attained the lead for good in the third quarter off a Cary Blanchard field goal (his only make in three attempts) to make the score 10–7. The aforementioned Colts defense, which had swarmed the Kansas City offense, forced head coach Marty Schottenheimer to make a change at quarterback late in the game, substituting Bono out for Rich Gannon in the fourth quarter after Bono's third interception of the game. However, after Dawson dropped a potential game-winning touchdown pass on the Chiefs' final drive, Schottenheimer opted for Lin Elliott to kick the game-tying field goal. Throughout the game, Elliott had been shaky on field goals, as up until that point he had been 0-2 from 35 and 39 yards. Despite this, he was trotted out to attempt to kick the game into a potential overtime; his third kick, this time from 43 yards, sailed well wide of the uprights, ending the Chiefs' season at a 13–4 record. The Colts, meanwhile, would advance to the AFC Championship Game, though they would lose in a thrilling matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chiefs lost and in 1996 missed the playoffs 9-7.

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References

1. "1995 Kansas City Chiefs draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
2. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1995/opp.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com: 1995 NFL Opposition & Defensive Statistics]