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1998 Kansas City Chiefs season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamKansas City Chiefs
year1998
record7–9
division_place4th AFC West
coachMarty Schottenheimer
off_coachJimmy Raye II
def_coachGunther Cunningham
general managerCarl Peterson
ownerLamar Hunt
stadiumArrowhead Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title1
1G Will Shields
AP All-pros*None*
shortnavlinkChiefs seasons

| AP All-pros = None

The 1998 season was the Kansas City Chiefs' 39th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 29th overall.

The season began with the team hoping to not only improve on their 13–3 campaign the previous season but to also avenge their loss in the 1998 playoffs against the eventual Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos. However, instead, the Chiefs failed to succeed in the highly competitive AFC West.

Kansas City began the season on a bright spot, with a 4–1 record and three wins against division rivals; however they then endured a 6-game losing streak, dropping their record to 4–7, and the team finished with a 7–9 record and 4th place in the AFC West. The biggest low point of the season was during a Week 11 matchup against their division rival Denver Broncos, in which the Chiefs defense were penalized five times on the same drive, including three penalties by linebacker Derrick Thomas, topping off an embarrassing 30–7 loss.

This was the first losing season of head coach Marty Schottenheimer's career. Following the season, Schottenheimer announced his intention to resign after ten seasons with the team, and defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham assumed coaching duties for 1999.

This was the first time Derrick Thomas was not named to the Pro Bowl roster.

Offseason

On April 9, Marcus Allen announced his retirement.

Draft

Main article: 1998 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

  • Founder – Lamar Hunt

  • chairman of the board – Jack Steadman

  • President/general manager/chief executive officer – Carl Peterson

  • Executive vice-president/assistant general manager – Dennis Thum

  • Administrative assistant to the head coach – Russ Ball

  • Head coach – Marty Schottenheimer

  • Assistant head coach/wide receivers – Al Saunders

  • Offensive coordinator – Jimmy Raye

  • Quarterbacks – Mike McCarthy

  • Running backs – Lionel James

  • Tight ends/offensive assistant – Jim Erkenbeck

  • Offensive line – Mike Solari

  • Offensive assistant/quality control – Brian Schottenheimer

  • Defensive coordinator – Gunther Cunningham

  • Defensive line – Bob Karmelowicz

  • Linebackers – Woodrow Lowe

  • Defensive backs – Kurt Schottenheimer

  • Defensive assistant/quality control – Darvin Wallis

  • Special teams – Mike Stock

  • Strength and conditioning – Jeff Hurd

  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Roberto Parker

Roster

53 active, 7 inactive, 5 practice squad

Preseason

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vs. [Green Bay Packers](1998-green-bay-packers-season)**L** 24–27 (OT)0–1Japan Tokyo Dome (Tokyo)42,018[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1998nflkc.html)
vs. [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1998-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**W** 17–131–1Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK)43,657[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1998nflkc.html)
at [Minnesota Vikings](1998-minnesota-vikings-season)**L** 0–341–2Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome60,955[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1998nflkc.html)
[Jacksonville Jaguars](1998-jacksonville-jaguars-season)**W** 22–212–2Arrowhead Stadium71,079[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1998nflkc.html)
[St. Louis Rams](1998-st-louis-rams-season)**L** 6–102–3Arrowhead Stadium69,501[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1998nflkc.html)

Regular season

The Chiefs began the season well on September 6 with an impressive performance and easily defeated the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead 28–8. Kansas City sacked the Raiders quarterbacks 10 times, with Derrick Thomas collecting 6 by himself.

On September 13, Kansas City fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road, 21–16.

On September 27, the Chiefs visited the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time in franchise history.

On October 4, Kansas City conquered the Seattle Seahawks and the rain at Arrowhead, 17–6. Rich Gannon hit Andre Rison for an 80-yard touchdown pass after a 54-minute rain delay caused by a violent storm. The two teams combined for nine turnovers, five by Kansas City. The win improved the Chiefs' record to 4–1, however a 6-game losing streak following this game dropped the team to 4–7.

On November 16, against the Denver Broncos, the Chiefs defense was penalized five times on one drive, three of the penalties coming from legendary linebacker Derrick Thomas. The game is known now by Chiefs fans as the "Monday Night Meltdown". After that it was all downhill as the Chiefs suffered their first losing season since 1988.

Schedule

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September 6**[Oakland Raiders](1998-oakland-raiders-season)****W** 28–81–0Arrowhead Stadium78,945[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199809060kan.htm)
September 13at [Jacksonville Jaguars](1998-jacksonville-jaguars-season)**L** 16–211–1Alltel Stadium69,821[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199809130jax.htm)
September 20**[San Diego Chargers](1998-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 23–72–1Arrowhead Stadium73,730[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199809200kan.htm)
September 27at [Philadelphia Eagles](1998-philadelphia-eagles-season)**W** 24–213–1Veterans Stadium66,675[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199809270phi.htm)
October 4**[Seattle Seahawks](1998-seattle-seahawks-season)****W** 17–64–1Arrowhead Stadium66,418[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199810040kan.htm)
October 11at [New England Patriots](1998-new-england-patriots-season)**L** 10–404–2Foxboro Stadium59,749[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199810110nwe.htm)
*Bye*
[Pittsburgh Steelers](1998-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 13–204–3Arrowhead Stadium79,431[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199810260kan.htm)
November 1[New York Jets](1998-new-york-jets-season)**L** 17–204–4Arrowhead Stadium65,104[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199811010kan.htm)
November 8at **[Seattle Seahawks](1998-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 12–244–5Kingdome66,251[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199811080sea.htm)
**[Denver Broncos](1998-denver-broncos-season)****L** 7–304–6Arrowhead Stadium78,100[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199811160kan.htm)
November 22at **[San Diego Chargers](1998-san-diego-chargers-season)****L** 37–384–7Qualcomm Stadium59,894[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199811220sdg.htm)
November 29[Arizona Cardinals](1998-arizona-cardinals-season)**W** 34–245–7Arrowhead Stadium69,613[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199811290kan.htm)
December 6at **[Denver Broncos](1998-denver-broncos-season)****L** 31–355–8Mile High Stadium74,962[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199812060den.htm)
December 13[Dallas Cowboys](1998-dallas-cowboys-season)**W** 20–176–8Arrowhead Stadium77,697[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199812130kan.htm)
December 20at [New York Giants](1998-new-york-giants-season)**L** 7–286–9Giants Stadium66,040[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199812200nyg.htm)
at **[Oakland Raiders](1998-oakland-raiders-season)****W** 31–247–9Network Associates Coliseum52,679[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199812260rai.htm)

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • KC – Donnell Bennett 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 9:39. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 5:21.'''''
  • KC – Andre Rison 30-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 9:22. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 30 yards, 0:06.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 28-yard field goal, 6:30. ''Chiefs 17–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 1 yard, 2:33.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 19-yard field goal, 12:17. ''Chiefs 20–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 16 yards, 3:05.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 48-yard field goal, 8:17. ''Chiefs 23–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 3:01.'''''
  • OAK – Harvey Williams 2-yard run (Donald Hollas–Rickey Dudley pass), 0:21. ''Chiefs 23–8. '''Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 6:35.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 33-yard field goal, 10:54. ''Chiefs 26–8. '''Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 4:27.'''''
  • KC – Jeff George sacked in end zone by Derrick Thomas for a Safety, 1:58. Chiefs 28–8. Top passers
  • OAK – Jeff George – 19/31, 270 yards
  • KC – Elvis Grbac – 12/23, 130 yards, TD Top rushers
  • OAK – Napoleon Kaufman – 9 rushes, 27 yards
  • KC – Donnell Bennett – 24 rushes, 115 yards, TD Top receivers
  • OAK – Tim Brown – 7 receptions, 67 yards
  • KC – Andre Rison – 4 receptions, 62 yards, TD

Week 2: at Jacksonville Jaguars

First quarter

  • JAX – Reggie Barlow 85-yard punt return (Mike Hollis kick), 10:58. Jaguars 7–0. Second quarter
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith 17-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 10:35. ''Jaguars 14–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 16 yards, 3:05.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 36-yard field goal, 1:05. ''Jaguars 14–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 5:42.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 43-yard field goal, 0:01. ''Jaguars 14–6. '''Drive: 3 plays, 27 yards, 0:22.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – James Stewart 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 11:52. ''Jaguars 21–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:08.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 29-yard field goal, 9:03. ''Jaguars 21–9. '''Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 2:49.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Kimble Anders 3-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 3:39. ''Jaguars 21–16. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 5:16.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 23/37, 263 yards
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 11/18, 126 yards, TD Top rushers
  • KC – Donnell Bennett – 13 rushes, 46 yards
  • JAX – James Stewart – 26 rushes, 103 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez – 7 receptions, 67 yards
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 4 receptions, 57 yards, TD

Week 3: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 35-yard field goal, 10:37. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 23 yards, 2:42.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 31-yard field goal, 2:11. ''Chiefs 6–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, 6:44.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 33-yard field goal, 14:52. ''Chiefs 9–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:26.'''''
  • KC – Andre Rison 44-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 13:52. ''Chiefs 16–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 5:21.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Tony Richardson 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 12:28. ''Chiefs 23–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 37 yards, 0:11.'''''
  • SD – Natrone Means 72-yard run (John Carney kick), 4:25. ''Chiefs 23–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:14.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • SD – Ryan Leaf – 1/15, 4 yards, 2 INT
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 10/29, 144 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SD – Natrone Means – 22 rushes, 165 yards, TD
  • KC – Donnell Bennett – 30 rushes, 87 yards Top receivers
  • SD – Freddie Jones – 1 reception, 4 yards
  • KC – Andre Rison – 1 reception, 44 yards, TD

Week 4: at Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • PHI – Duce Staley 5-yard run (Tom Hutton kick), 3:17. ''Eagles 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:52.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Donnell Bennett 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 13:15. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 5:02.''''' Third quarter
  • PHI – Duce Staley 3-yard run (Tom Hutton kick), 7:23. ''Eagles 14–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 7:37.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 21-yard field goal, 11:38. ''Eagles 14–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:57.'''''
  • KC – Donnell Bennett 7-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 8:41. ''Chiefs 17–14. '''Drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, 1:17.'''''
  • KC – Donnell Bennett 5-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 3:06. ''Chiefs 24–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:12.'''''
  • PHI – Duce Staley 17-yard pass from Rodney Peete (Tom Hutton kick), 1:01. ''Chiefs 24–21. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 2:05.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 17/25, 262 yards
  • PHI – Rodney Peete – 21/36, 260 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Donnell Bennett – 19 rushes, 87 yards, 3 TD
  • PHI – Duce Staley – 16 rushes, 73 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • KC – Kevin Lockett – 4 receptions, 74 yards
  • PHI – Jeff Graham – 5 receptions, 79 yards

Week 5: vs. Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SEA – Todd Peterson 22-yard field goal, 12:05. ''Seahawks 3–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 12 yards, 1:50.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 22-yard field goal, 0:50. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 6:16.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Rich Gannon 4-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 0:13. ''Chiefs 10–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:24.''''' Third quarter
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 28-yard field goal, 10:01. ''Chiefs 10–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, −3 yards, 1:31.'''''
  • KC – Andre Rison 80-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 0:24. ''Chiefs 17–6. '''Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:12.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • SEA – John Friesz – 8/19, 52 yards, INT
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 12/19, 142 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SEA – Ricky Watters – 22 rushes, 59 yards
  • KC – Donnell Bennett – 17 rushes, 62 yards Top receivers
  • SEA – Joey Galloway – 5 receptions, 50 yards
  • KC – Andre Rison – 4 receptions, 90 yards, TD

Week 6: at New England Patriots

First quarter

  • NE – Robert Edwards 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:53. ''Patriots 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 3:47.''''' Second quarter
  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 32-yard field goal, 13:35. ''Patriots 10–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 33 yards, 4:21.'''''
  • NE – Robert Edwards 15-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Adam Vinatieri kick), 9:11. ''Patriots 17–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:17.'''''
  • NE – Ben Coates 2-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:48. ''Patriots 24–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:27.'''''
  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 38-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Patriots 27–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 1:53.''''' Third quarter
  • NE – Ben Coates 11-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:48. ''Patriots 34–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 4:12.'''''
  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 27-yard field goal, 3:24. ''Patriots 37–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 5:25.'''''
  • KC – Derrick Alexander 8-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 0:52. ''Patriots 37–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 2:32.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 33-yard field goal, 14:28. ''Patriots 37–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 8 yards, 1:10.'''''
  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 20-yard field goal, 6:38. ''Patriots 40–10. '''Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 7:40.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Elvis Grbac – 14/29, 144 yards, TD, INT
  • NE – Drew Bledsoe – 17/26, 226 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • KC – Kimble Anders – 4 rushes, 8 yards
  • NE – Robert Edwards – 23 rushes, 104 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 3 receptions, 43 yards, TD
  • NE – Terry Glenn – 7 receptions, 78 yards

Week 8: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • PIT – Fred McAfee blocked punt recovery in end zone (Norm Johnson kick), 8:05. Steelers 7–0.
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 20-yard field goal, 5:08. ''Steelers 7–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 2:57.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 28-yard field goal, 12:36. ''Steelers 7–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 2:05.'''''
  • PIT – Norm Johnson 34-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Steelers 10–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 0:52.''''' Third quarter
  • PIT – Norm Johnson 22-yard field goal, 5:30. ''Steelers 13–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 5:38.'''''
  • KC – Andre Rison 2-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 2:28. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 3:02.''''' Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Charles Johnson 5-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Norm Johnson kick), 10:05. ''Steelers 20–13. '''Drive: 14 plays, 60 yards, 7:23.''''' Top passers
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart – 11/22, 82 yards, TD
  • KC – Elvis Grbac – 15/36, 224 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • PIT – Jerome Bettis – 33 rushes, 119 yards
  • KC – Donnell Bennett – 13 rushes, 47 yards Top receivers
  • PIT – David Dunn – 2 receptions, 34 yards
  • KC – Andre Rison – 7 receptions, 65 yards, TD

Week 9: vs. New York Jets

First quarter

  • KC – Tony Richardson 2-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 3:34. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 2:43.''''' Second quarter
  • NYJ – John Hall 20-yard field goal, 13:41. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:53.'''''
  • NYJ – Dwayne Gordon 31-yard interception return (John Hall kick), 2:34. Jets 10–7. Third quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 42-yard field goal, 6:17. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 22 yards, 3:35.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Donnell Bennett 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 13:43. ''Chiefs 17–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, 1:05.'''''
  • NYJ – Kyle Brady 20-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (John Hall kick), 12:53. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 2 plays, 28 yards, 0:50.'''''
  • NYJ – John Hall 32-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Jets 20–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 1:50.''''' Top passers
  • NYJ – Vinny Testaverde – 20/34, 260 yards, TD, INT
  • KC – Elvis Grbac – 13/28, 130 yards, 3 INT Top rushers
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin – 30 rushes, 42 yards
  • KC – Bam Morris – 13 rushes, 41 yards Top receivers
  • NYJ – Wayne Chrebet – 6 receptions, 101 yards
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 3 receptions, 76 yards

Week 10: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 54-yard field goal, 10:53. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 4:07.'''''
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 5:18. ''Seahawks 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 5:35.'''''
  • SEA – Ricky Watters 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 3:44. ''Seahawks 14–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:15.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 38-yard field goal, 11:50. ''Seahawks 14–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 23 yards, 3:36.'''''
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 38-yard field goal, 2:00. ''Seahawks 17–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 1:32.'''''
  • SEA – Darrin Smith 26-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 1:49. Seahawks 24–6. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • KC – Rich Gannon 1-yard run (pass failed), 0:03. ''Seahawks 24–12. '''Drive: 11 plays, 87 yards, 1:51.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 20/32, 177 yards, INT
  • SEA – Warren Moon – 12/20, 108 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 3 rushes, 29 yards, TD
  • SEA – Ricky Watters – 24 rushes, 105 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 7 receptions, 91 yards
  • SEA – Joey Galloway – 1 reception, 45 yards

Week 11: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Bubby Brister 38-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 12:18. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:42.'''''
  • DEN – Terrell Davis 41-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 7:36. ''Broncos 14–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 79 yards, 1:05.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Kimble Anders 4-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 6:31. ''Broncos 14–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 87 yards, 7:44.'''''
  • DEN – Jason Elam 42-yard field goal, 3:19. ''Broncos 17–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 3:12.'''''
  • DEN – Jason Elam 46-yard field goal, 0:14. ''Broncos 20–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 0:57.''''' Third quarter
  • DEN – Jason Elam 35-yard field goal, 3:05. ''Broncos 23–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 7:05.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Derek Loville 2-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 3:11. ''Broncos 30–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:25.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – Bubby Brister – 13/23, 180 yards
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 26/39, 224 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • DEN – Terrell Davis – 18 rushes, 111 yards, TD
  • KC – Bam Morris – 9 rushes, 20 yards Top receivers
  • DEN – Shannon Sharpe – 3 receptions, 56 yards
  • KC – Kimble Anders – 10 receptions, 75 yards, TD

Week 12: at San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • SD – Terrell Fletcher 4-yard run (John Carney kick), 9:33. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 3:18.'''''
  • KC – Derrick Alexander 35-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 7:05. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:28.''''' Second quarter
  • SD – Tremayne Stephens 2-yard run (John Carney kick), 13:21. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 8:44.'''''
  • SD – John Carney 31-yard field goal, 9:07. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:55.'''''
  • KC – Bam Morris 2-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 6:15. ''Chargers 17–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:52.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Bam Morris 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 14:26. ''Chiefs 21–17. '''Drive: 1 play, 42 yards, 0:11.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 27-yard field goal, 3:31. ''Chiefs 24–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, 3:59.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 42-yard field goal, 0:53. ''Chiefs 27–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:29.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Bam Morris 3-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 11:46. ''Chiefs 34–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:56.'''''
  • SD – Terrell Fletcher 4-yard run (John Carney kick), 8:01. ''Chiefs 34–24. '''Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 3:45.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 50-yard field goal, 5:28. ''Chiefs 37–24. '''Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:33.'''''
  • SD – Freddie Jones 25-yard pass from Craig Whelihan (John Carney kick), 4:14. ''Chiefs 37–31. '''Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 1:14.'''''
  • SD – Charlie Jones 1-yard pass from Craig Whelihan (John Carney kick), 0:09. ''Chargers 38–37. '''Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 0:42.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 20/33, 304 yards, TD, INT
  • SD – Craig Whelihan – 19/37, 279 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Bam Morris – 23 rushes, 39 yards, 3 TD
  • SD – Terrell Fletcher – 16 rushes, 52 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 5 receptions, 173 yards, TD
  • SD – Freddie Jones – 5 receptions, 78 yards, TD

Week 13: vs. Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

  • KC – Bam Morris 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 4:13. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:41.''''' Second quarter
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 37-yard field goal, 14:53. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 4:20.'''''
  • KC – Donnell Bennett 2-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 10:51. ''Chiefs 14–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 4:02.'''''
  • ARI – Rob Moore 10-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick), 2:25. ''Chiefs 14–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 4:02.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Derrick Alexander 30-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 12:05. ''Chiefs 21–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:55.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 37-yard field goal, 4:02. ''Chiefs 24–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:50.'''''
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 4-yard run (Joe Nedney kick), 1:50. ''Chiefs 24–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:12.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Derrick Alexander 15-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 10:26. ''Chiefs 31–17. '''Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 6:24.'''''
  • ARI – Mario Bates 1-yard run (Joe Nedney kick), 6:07. ''Chiefs 31–24. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:19.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 18-yard field goal, 1:57. ''Chiefs 34–24. '''Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 4:10.''''' Top passers
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 20/37, 250 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • KC – Elvis Grbac – 21/28, 231 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 13 rushes, 77 yards, TD
  • KC – Bam Morris – 15 rushes, 76 yards, TD Top receivers
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 6 receptions, 100 yards
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 6 receptions, 116 yards, 2 TD

Week 14: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • KC – Andre Rison 26-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 10:41. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 26 yards, 0:06.'''''
  • KC – Kimble Anders 11-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 6:26. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 3:25.'''''
  • DEN – Terrell Davis 1-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 5:06. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 1:23.'''''
  • KC – Bam Morris 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 0:12. ''Chiefs 21–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 4:54.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Terrell Davis 1-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 6:31. ''Chiefs 21–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:54.'''''
  • DEN – Ed McCaffrey 13-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 3:00. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:10.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Joe Horn 26-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 3:40. ''Chiefs 28–21. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:54.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 20-yard field goal, 8:25. ''Chiefs 31–21. '''Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, 5:23.'''''
  • DEN – Terrell Davis 1-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 6:48. ''Chiefs 31–28. '''Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:37.'''''
  • DEN – Shannon Sharpe 24-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 3:34. ''Broncos 35–31. '''Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:39.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 27/43, 330 yards, 3 TD
  • DEN – John Elway – 22/32, 400 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Bam Morris – 7 rushes, 14 yards, TD
  • DEN – Terrell Davis – 24 rushes, 88 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 6 receptions, 68 yards
  • DEN – Rod Smith – 8 receptions, 165 yards

Week 15: vs. Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 24-yard field goal, 5:21. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 83 yards, 6:23.''''' Second quarter
  • DAL – Richie Cunningham 32-yard field goal, 4:21. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 2:27.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Bam Morris 1-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 4:01. ''Chiefs 10–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 7:12.'''''
  • KC – Rich Gannon 9-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 0:37. ''Chiefs 17–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 2:57.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DAL – Patrick Jeffers 28-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Richie Cunningham kick), 10:25. ''Chiefs 17–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:12.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 43-yard field goal, 5:56. ''Chiefs 20–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 4:29.'''''
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 8-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Richie Cunningham kick), 2:48. ''Chiefs 20–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:08.''''' Top passers
  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 18/35, 199 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 19/40, 200 yards Top rushers
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 14 rushes, 42 yards
  • KC – Bam Morris – 27 rushes, 137 yards, TD Top receivers
  • DAL – Patrick Jeffers – 5 receptions, 74 yards, TD
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez – 5 receptions, 65 yards

Week 16: at New York Giants

First quarter

  • NYG – Percy Ellsworth 42-yard interception return (Brad Daluiso kick), 13:46. Giants 7–0.
  • NYG – Amani Toomer 12-yard pass from Kent Graham (Brad Daluiso kick), 6:21. ''Giants 14–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 5:26.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Gary Brown 1-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 3:46. ''Giants 21–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 2:53.''''' Third quarter
  • NYG – Kent Graham 1-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 6:30. ''Giants 28–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:56.'''''
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 4-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 2:41. ''Giants 28–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:49.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • KC – Elvis Grbac – 11/20, 160 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • NYG – Kent Graham – 16/33, 167 yards, TD Top rushers
  • KC – Bam Morris – 13 rushes, 42 yards
  • NYG – Gary Brown – 25 rushes, 103 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 6 receptions, 97 yards
  • NYG – Amani Toomer – 4 receptions, 49 yards, TD

Week 17: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • OAK – Tim Brown 13-yard pass from Wade Wilson (Greg Davis, 8:22. ''Raiders 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:41.'''''
  • OAK – Randy Jordan 10-yard run (Greg Davis kick), 2:18. ''Raiders 14–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:25.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Bam Morris 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 12:38. ''Raiders 14–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:40.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Bam Morris 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 11:16. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 1:28.'''''
  • OAK – Greg Davis 44-yard field goal, 7:15. ''Raiders 17–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:01.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 30-yard field goal, 3:53. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 3:22.'''''
  • KC – Derrick Thomas 44-yard fumble return (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 1:15. Chiefs 24–17. Fourth quarter
  • OAK – James Jett 15-yard pass from Jeff George (Greg Davis kick), 9:17. ''Tied 24–24. '''Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:12.'''''
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 20-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 5:56. ''Chiefs 31–24. '''Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 3:21.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Elvis Grbac – 20/32, 254 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • OAK – Jeff George – 9/18, 138 yards, TD Top rushers
  • KC – Bam Morris – 17 rushes, 96 yards, 2 TD
  • OAK – Randy Jordan – 16 rushes, 24 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 3 receptions, 80 yards
  • OAK – Tim Brown – 10 receptions, 140 yards, TD

Standings

Awards and records

The team was penalized 158 times for 1,304 yards, an NFL record that stood until the Oakland Raiders surpassed it in 2011.

References

References

  1. "1998 Kansas City Chiefs draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. "Raiders vs. Chiefs - Game Recap - December 24, 2011 - ESPN".
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