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2001 Kansas City Chiefs season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamKansas City Chiefs
year2001
record6–10
division_place4th AFC West
coachDick Vermeil
off_coachAl Saunders
def_coachGreg Robinson
general managerCarl Peterson
ownerLamar Hunt
stadiumArrowhead Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title3
1RB Priest Holmes
2TE Tony Gonzalez
3G Will Shields
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title2
1RB Priest Holmes *(1st team)*
2TE Tony Gonzalez *(1st team)*
shortnavlinkChiefs seasons

| AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list

The 2001 season was the Kansas City Chiefs' 32nd in the National Football League (NFL) and their 42nd overall. It was their first year under head coach Dick Vermeil and 13th under general manager Carl Peterson. They finished the regular season with a 6–10 record.

Along with new coaches joining the team, new additions appeared on the Chiefs' roster, including running back Priest Holmes and quarterback Trent Green. Vermeil began to install a powerful offense similar to the one he installed in St. Louis to win Super Bowl XXXIV.

Offseason

AdditionsSubtractions
QB Trent Green (Rams)
RB Priest Holmes (Ravens)
LB Glenn Cadrez (Broncos)
CB Ray Crockett (Broncos)
C Casey Wiegmann (Bears)
DE Rich Owens (Dolphins)
P Dan Stryzinski (Falcons)
CB George McCullough (Titans)

Draft

Main article: 2001 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Ian AllenGuardPurdue
Dyshod CarterCornerbackKansas State
Ryan HelmingQuarterbackNorthern Iowa
Dave KlemicWide receiverNortheastern
J. J. MosesWide receiverIowa State
Wes RobertsonLinebackerRutgers
Lawrence TynesKickerTroy State

Personnel

Staff

  • Founder – Lamar Hunt

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

  • Chairman of the board – Jack Steadman

  • Executive vice president/assistant general manager – Dennis Thum

  • Vice president of football operations/player personnel – Lynn Stiles

  • Director of football administration – Mike White

  • Director of pro personnel – Bill Kuharich

  • Head coach – Dick Vermeil

  • Assistant head coach/offensive coordinator – Al Saunders

  • Quarterbacks – Terry Shea

  • Running backs – James Saxon

  • Wide receivers – Charlie Joiner

  • Tight ends – Keith Rowen

  • Offensive line – Mike Solari

  • Assistant offensive line – Irv Eatman

  • Offensive assistant/quality control – Jason Verduzco

  • Defensive coordinator – Greg Robinson

  • Defensive line – Carl Hairston

  • Defensive line – Bob Karmelowicz

  • Linebackers – Joe Vitt

  • Defensive backs – Peter Giunta

  • Defensive assistant/quality control – Darvin Wallis

  • Special teams – Frank Gansz Jr

  • Strength and conditioning – Jeff Hurd

  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Billy Long

Roster

Preseason

Schedule

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August 12[Washington Redskins](2001-washington-redskins-season)**W** 20–01–0Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/redskins-at-chiefs-2001-pre-1)
[Chicago Bears](2001-chicago-bears-season)**W** 10–92–0Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/bears-at-chiefs-2001-pre-2)
at [Jacksonville Jaguars](2001-jacksonville-jaguars-season)**L** 23–282–1Alltel Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-jaguars-2001-pre-3)
at [St. Louis Rams](2001-st-louis-rams-season)**L** 17–212–2Trans World Dome[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-rams-2001-pre-4)

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • KC – Todd Peterson 23-yard field goal, 4:27. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 83 yards, 6:41.'''''
  • KC – Derrick Mayes 29-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 0:43. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 1:52.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Dante Hall 92-yard punt return (Lawrence Tynes kick), 12:04. Chiefs 17–0.
  • KC – Lawrence Tynes 22-yard field goal, 1:57. ''Chiefs 20–0. '''Drive: 16 plays, 70 yards, 8:35.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • WAS – Sage Rosenfels – 7/17, 41 yards
  • KC – Todd Collins – 12/18, 137 yards Top rushers
  • WAS – Ki-Jana Carter – 7 rushes, 12 yards
  • KC – Frank Moreau – 9 rushes, 39 yards Top receivers
  • WAS – Darnerien McCants – 1 reception, 28 yards
  • KC – Larry Parker – 4 receptions, 63 yards

Week 2: vs. Chicago Bears

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • KC – Mikhael Ricks 30-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 11:20. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 89 yards, 4:59.'''''
  • CHI – Paul Edinger 23-yard field goal, 4:04. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 7:16.''''' Third quarter
  • CHI – Paul Edinger 45-yard field goal, 10:33. ''Chiefs 7–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:50.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 43-yard field goal, 6:09. ''Chiefs 10–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:24.''''' Fourth quarter
  • CHI – Paul Edinger 35-yard field goal, 14:16. ''Chiefs 10–9. '''Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:18.''''' Top passers
  • CHI – Shane Matthews – 10/18, 94 yards
  • KC – Trent Green – 7/12, 104 yards, TD Top rushers
  • CHI – Skip Hicks – 14 rushes, 38 yards
  • KC – Derrick Blaylock – 4 rushes, 23 yards Top receivers
  • CHI – James Allen – 3 receptions, 37 yards
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 2 receptions, 35 yards

Week 3: at Jacksonville Jaguars

First quarter

  • KC – Todd Peterson 41-yard field goal, 5:47. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 3:08.'''''
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith 27-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 4:05. ''Jaguars 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:42.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 49-yard field goal, 12:45. ''Jaguars 7–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 6:19.'''''
  • KC – Snoop Minnis 7-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 6:24. ''Chiefs 13–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 4:03.'''''
  • KC – Mikhael Ricks 5-yard pass from Todd Collins (Todd Peterson kick), 0:13. ''Chiefs 20–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 2:44.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – Damon Jones 12-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 9:28. ''Chiefs 20–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 5:32.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 36-yard field goal, 0:43. ''Chiefs 23–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 37 yards, 5:25.'''''
  • JAX – R. Jay Soward 33-yard pass from Jonathan Quinn (Mike Hollis kick), 0:00. ''Chiefs 23–21. '''Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:43.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Alvis Whitted 58-yard pass from Jamie Martin (Mike Hollis kick), 5:58. ''Jaguars 28–23. '''Drive: 1 play, 58 yards, 0:11.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Trent Green – 14/22, 166 yards, TD, INT
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 10/15, 154 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • KC – Frank Moreau – 8 rushes, 24 yards
  • JAX – Fred Taylor – 13 rushes, 27 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Snoop Minnis – 6 receptions, 101 yards, TD
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 5 receptions, 78 yards, TD

Week 4: at St. Louis Rams

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • KC – Tony Richardson 3-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 12:29. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 3:30.'''''
  • KC – Mike Cloud 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 7:54. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 3:04.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 24-yard field goal, 9:36. ''Chiefs 17–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:13.'''''
  • STL – Tommy Polley 83-yard interception return (Jeff Wilkins kick), 0:58. Chiefs 17–7. Fourth quarter
  • STL – Trung Canidate 2-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 10:31. ''Chiefs 17–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 26 yards, 4:21.'''''
  • STL – Tyoka Jackson 35-yard fumble return (Jeff Wilkins kick), 8:12. Rams 21–17. Top passers
  • KC – Bubby Brister – 10/22, 118 yards, 3 INT
  • STL – Marc Bulger – 18/34, 156 yards Top rushers
  • KC – Tony Richardson – 5 rushes, 23 yards, TD
  • STL – Ricky Proehl – 1 rush, 8 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Larry Parker – 4 receptions, 68 yards
  • STL – Az-Zahir Hakim – 3 receptions, 40 yards

Regular season

Schedule

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September 9**[Oakland Raiders](2001-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 24–270–1Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200109090kan.htm)
September 23[New York Giants](2001-new-york-giants-season)**L** 3–130–2Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200109230kan.htm)
September 30at [Washington Redskins](2001-washington-redskins-season)**W** 45–131–2FedExField[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200109300was.htm)
October 7at **[Denver Broncos](2001-denver-broncos-season)****L** 6–201–3Invesco Field at Mile High[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200110070den.htm)
October 14[Pittsburgh Steelers](2001-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 17–201–4Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200110140kan.htm)
October 21at [Arizona Cardinals](2001-arizona-cardinals-season)**L** 16–241–5Sun Devil Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200110210crd.htm)
[Indianapolis Colts](2001-indianapolis-colts-season)**L** 28–351–6Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200110250kan.htm)
November 4at **[San Diego Chargers](2001-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 25–202–6Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200111040sdg.htm)
November 11at [New York Jets](2001-new-york-jets-season)**L** 7–272–7Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200111110nyj.htm)
*Bye*
November 25**[Seattle Seahawks](2001-seattle-seahawks-season)****W** 19–73–7Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200111250kan.htm)
[Philadelphia Eagles](2001-philadelphia-eagles-season)**L** 10–233–8Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200111290kan.htm)
December 9at **[Oakland Raiders](2001-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 26–283–9Network Associates Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112090rai.htm)
December 16**[Denver Broncos](2001-denver-broncos-season)****W** 26–23 (OT)4–9Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112160kan.htm)
December 23**[San Diego Chargers](2001-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 20–175–9Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112230kan.htm)
December 30at [Jacksonville Jaguars](2001-jacksonville-jaguars-season)**W** 30–266–9Alltel Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112300jax.htm)
January 6at **[Seattle Seahawks](2001-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 18–216–10Husky Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201060sea.htm)

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • KC – Eric Warfield 51-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 13:33. Chiefs 7–0.
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 43-yard field goal, 9:29. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:13.'''''
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 42-yard field goal, 1:26. ''Chiefs 7–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 6:19.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Tony Richardson 3-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 14:14. ''Chiefs 14–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 2:12.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 31-yard field goal, 5:50. ''Chiefs 17–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 1:32.'''''
  • OAK – Tim Brown 33-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Rich Gannon run), 1:53. ''Chiefs 17–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:57.''''' Fourth quarter
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 36-yard field goal, 9:35. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 5:05.'''''
  • OAK – Jon Ritchie 15-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 3:19. ''Raiders 24–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 1:37.'''''
  • KC – Marvin Minnis 30-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 1:21. ''Tied 24–24. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 1:58.'''''
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 31-yard field goal, 0:15. ''Raiders 27–24. '''Drive: 5 plays, 36 yards, 1:06.''''' Top passers
  • OAK – Rich Gannon – 31/46, 341 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • KC – Trent Green – 16/37, 222 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • OAK – Tyrone Wheatley – 14 rushes, 49 yards
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 7 rushes, 21 yards Top receivers
  • OAK – Tim Brown – 8 receptions, 133 yards, TD
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez – 5 receptions, 81 yards

Week 2: vs. New York Giants

First quarter

  • NYG – Morten Andersen 42-yard field goal, 12:20. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 11 yards, 1:35.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Ron Dayne 7-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 14:55. ''Giants 10–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:51.'''''
  • NYG – Morten Andersen 34-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Giants 13–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 1:04.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 33-yard field goal, 6:15. ''Giants 13–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:31.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • NYG – Kerry Collins – 20/34, 208 yards, 3 INT
  • KC – Trent Green – 17/34, 184 yards, INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Ron Dayne – 16 rushes, 46 yards, TD
  • KC – Tony Richardson – 9 rushes, 41 yards Top receivers
  • NYG – Joe Jurevicius – 7 receptions, 90 yards
  • KC – Chris Thomas – 4 receptions, 62 yards

Week 3: at Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • WAS – Brett Conway 30-yard field goal, 5:18. ''Redskins 3–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 7:00.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Tony Richardson 4-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 9:43. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 6:50.'''''
  • KC – Priest Holmes 24-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 4:03. ''Chiefs 14–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:47.'''''
  • WAS – Rod Gardner 26-yard pass from Tony Banks (Brett Conway kick), 4:03. ''Chiefs 14–10. '''Drive: 2 plays, 57 yards, 0:24.'''''
  • KC – Priest Holmes 7-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 1:20. ''Chiefs 21–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:19.'''''
  • KC – Priest Holmes 24-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 0:10. ''Chiefs 28–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 0:22.''''' Third quarter
  • WAS – Brett Conway 28-yard field goal, 10:10. ''Chiefs 28–13. '''Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 4:50.'''''
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 3-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 4:22. ''Chiefs 35–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:48.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 33-yard field goal, 14:51. ''Chiefs 38–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 2:48.'''''
  • KC – Chris Thomas 3-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 10:21. ''Chiefs 45–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:59.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Trent Green – 21/26, 307 yards, 3 TD
  • WAS – Tony Banks – 11/27, 116 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 23 rushes, 147 yards, 2 TD
  • WAS – Stephen Davis – 13 rushes, 80 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez – 5 receptions, 88 yards, TD
  • WAS – Rod Gardner – 5 receptions, 55 yards, TD

Week 4: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Mike Anderson 62-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 5:49. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:10.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 23-yard field goal, 10:54. ''Broncos 7–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 29 yards, 3:50.'''''
  • DEN – Jason Elam 48-yard field goal, 5:05. ''Broncos 10–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 38 yards, 5:49.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 35-yard field goal, 1:18. ''Broncos 10–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 3:47.''''' Third quarter
  • DEN – Jason Elam 24-yard field goal, 3:04. ''Broncos 13–6. '''Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards, 8:17.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Rod Smith 4-yard pass from Brian Griese (Jason Elam kick), 8:11. ''Broncos 20–6. '''Drive: 1 play, 4 yards, 0:05.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Trent Green – 25/40, 283 yards, 4 INT
  • DEN – Brian Griese – 11/20, 121 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 17 rushes, 42 yards
  • DEN – Mike Anderson – 22 rushes, 155 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez – 8 receptions, 129 yards
  • DEN – Rod Smith – 8 receptions, 110 yards, TD

Week 5: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • PIT – Kris Brown 42-yard field goal, 9:49. ''Steelers 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:13.'''''
  • PIT – Kris Brown 55-yard field goal, 2:10. ''Steelers 6–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:27.'''''
  • KC – Punt blocked by Mikhael Ricks out of bounds in end zone for a Safety, 0:40. Steelers 6–2. Third quarter
  • PIT – Chad Scott 61-yard interception return (Kris Brown kick), 12:45. Steelers 13–2.
  • PIT – Hines Ward 5-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Kris Brown kick), 0:52. ''Steelers 20–2. '''Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:34.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Priest Holmes 26-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 13:02. ''Steelers 20–9. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:50.'''''
  • KC – Priest Holmes 1-yard run (Trent Green–Tony Gonzalez pass), 2:39. ''Steelers 20–17. '''Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 4:51.''''' Top passers
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart – 15/25, 141 yards, TD
  • KC – Trent Green – 16/33, 127 yards, INT Top rushers
  • PIT – Jerome Bettis – 19 rushes, 112 yards
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 20 rushes, 150 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • PIT – Plaxico Burress – 3 receptions, 39 yards
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez – 5 receptions, 46 yards

Week 6: at Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

  • KC – Todd Peterson 49-yard field goal, 0:39. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 3:45.''''' Second quarter
  • ARI – Bill Gramática 29-yard field goal, 13:08. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:31.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 29-yard field goal, 6:19. ''Chiefs 6–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 6:49.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 33-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chiefs 9–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 1:11.''''' Third quarter
  • ARI – Michael Pittman Sr. 24-yard run (Bill Gramática kick), 9:17. ''Cardinals 10–9. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:43.''''' Fourth quarter
  • ARI – David Boston 23-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Bill Gramática kick), 14:16. ''Cardinals 17–9. '''Drive: 16 plays, 95 yards, 8:51.'''''
  • ARI – Thomas Jones 13-yard run (Bill Gramática kick), 9:43. ''Cardinals 24–9. '''Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 2:08.'''''
  • KC – Derrick Alexander 34-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 3:57. ''Cardinals 24–16. '''Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:42.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Trent Green – 21/44, 352 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 16/25, 228 yards, TD Top rushers
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 15 rushes, 85 yards
  • ARI – Michael Pittman Sr. – 26 rushes, 95 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 4 receptions, 99 yards, TD
  • ARI – David Boston – 7 receptions, 131 yards, TD

Week 7: vs. Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • IND – Marcus Pollard 6-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 2:22. ''Colts 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 2:52.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 48-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Colts 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, 0:45.''''' Third quarter
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 50-yard field goal, 9:02. ''Colts 10–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 44 yards, 5:58.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 22-yard field goal, 5:05. ''Colts 10–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:57.'''''
  • IND – Dominic Rhodes 88-yard kickoff return (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 4:50. Colts 17–6.
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 26-yard pass from Trent Green (Trent Green run), 3:01. ''Colts 17–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:49.''''' Fourth quarter
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 42-yard field goal, 13:00. ''Colts 20–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 5:01.'''''
  • IND – Marvin Harrison 47-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Peyton Mannning–Edgerrin James pass), 8:21. ''Colts 28–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 64 yards, 2:08.'''''
  • KC – Larry Parker 11-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 4:45. ''Colts 28–21. '''Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 3:36.'''''
  • IND – Dominic Rhodes 77-yard run (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 1:02. ''Colts 35–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:59.'''''
  • KC – Larry Parker 5-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 0:04. ''Colts 35–28. '''Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 0:58.''''' Top passers
  • IND – Peyton Manning – 19/30, 201 yards, 2 TD
  • KC – Trent Green – 22/43, 324 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • IND – Edgerrin James – 27 rushes, 102 yards
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 15 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers
  • IND – Marvin Harrison – 8 receptions, 98 yards, TD
  • KC – Larry Parker – 6 receptions, 76 yards, 2 TD

Week 8: at San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • KC – Todd Peterson 37-yard field goal, 5:08. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 13 yards, 3:34.'''''
  • KC – Tony Richardson 1-yard run (kick blocked), 1:43. ''Chiefs 9–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:18.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Priest Holmes 3-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 3:23. ''Chiefs 16–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:38.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 28-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chiefs 19–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 1:15.''''' Third quarter
  • SD – Wade Richey 48-yard field goal, 9:17. ''Chiefs 19–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 12 yards, 2:10.'''''
  • KC – LaDainian Tomlinson 8-yard run (Wade Richey kick), 0:25. ''Chiefs 19–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 89 yards, 2:52.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SD – Wade Richey 35-yard field goal, 12:35. ''Chiefs 19–13. '''Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 1:26.'''''
  • SD – Freddie Jones 20-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wade Richey kick), 6:10. ''Chargers 20–19. '''Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 3:32.'''''
  • KC – Tony Richardson 1-yard run (pass failed), 1:26. ''Chiefs 25–20. '''Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:44.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Trent Green – 13/25, 146 yards, INT
  • SD – Drew Brees – 15/27, 221 yards, TD Top rushers
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 30 rushes, 181 yards, TD
  • SD – LaDainian Tomlinson – 13 rushes, 31 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Marvin Minnis – 2 receptions, 44 yards
  • SD – Jeff Graham – 5 receptions, 94 yards

Week 9: at New York Jets

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin 1-yard run (John Hall kick), 8:40. ''Jets 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 96 yards, 7:32.'''''
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin 25-yard run (John Hall kick), 0:24. ''Jets 14–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 1:08.''''' Third quarter
  • NYJ – John Hall 51-yard field goal, 12:09. ''Jets 17–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 2:51.'''''
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin 5-yard run (John Hall kick), 6:40. ''Jets 24–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:27.'''''
  • NYJ – John Hall 31-yard field goal, 2:06. ''Jets 27–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 2:13.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 26-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 9:14. ''Jets 27–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:12.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Trent Green – 16/31, 143 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • NYJ – Vinny Testaverde – 15/27, 221 yards, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 18 rushes, 71 yards
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin – 20 rushes, 113 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
  • KC – Chris Thomas – 3 receptions, 48 yards
  • NYJ – Wayne Chrebet – 6 receptions, 67 yards

Week 11: vs. Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • KC – Todd Peterson 23-yard field goal, 11:42. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:18.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Tony Richardson 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 13:23. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 5:56.'''''
  • SEA – Shaun Alexander 28-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Rian Lindell kick), 4:33. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 2:51.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 26-yard field goal, 11:47. ''Chiefs 13–7. '''Drive: 17 plays, 79 yards, 7:32.'''''
  • KC – Mike Cloud 15-yard run (run failed), 5:45. ''Chiefs 19–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 3:59.''''' Top passers
  • SEA – Matt Hasselbeck – 16/26, 162 yards, TD
  • KC – Trent Green – 16/26, 256 yards Top rushers
  • SEA – Shaun Alexander – 13 rushes, 43 yards
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 26 rushes, 120 yards Top receivers
  • SEA – Shaun Alexander – 6 receptions, 62 yards, TD
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez – 6 receptions, 71 yards

Week 12: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • PHI – David Akers 24-yard field goal, 8:59. ''Eagles 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 6:01.''''' Second quarter
  • PHI – Duce Staley 46-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 11:34. ''Eagles 10–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 41 yards, 0:19.'''''
  • PHI – David Akers 33-yard field goal, 5:17. ''Eagles 13–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:19.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 29-yard field goal, 0:16. ''Eagles 13–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 64 yards, 5:01.''''' Third quarter
  • PHI – Tony Stewart 1-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 8:09. ''Eagles 20–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:52.'''''
  • KC – Derrick Alexander 3-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 3:02. ''Eagles 20–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 5:07.''''' Fourth quarter
  • PHI – David Akers 38-yard field goal, 12:20. ''Eagles 23–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:42.''''' Top passers
  • PHI – Donovan McNabb – 18/26, 269 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • KC – Trent Green – 21/35, 213 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • PHI – Duce Staley – 25 rushes, 80 yards
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 18 rushes, 76 yards Top receivers
  • PHI – Duce Staley – 4 receptions, 66 yards, TD
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 8 receptions, 100 yards

Week 13: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • KC – Priest Holmes 10-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 7:29. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 89 yards, 4:32.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 43-yard field goal, 5:20. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:58.'''''
  • OAK – Tyrone Wheatley 6-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 1:54. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 3:26.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Priest Holmes 67-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 14:49. ''Chiefs 17–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:05.'''''
  • OAK – Rich Gannon 5-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 12:34. ''Chiefs 17–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 36 yards, 2:15.'''''
  • OAK – Jerry Rice 8-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 0:36. ''Raiders 21–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 1:45.''''' Third quarter
  • OAK – Tim Brown 88-yard punt return (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 11:34. Raiders 28–17.
  • KC – Todd Peterson 36-yard field goal, 9:47. ''Raiders 28–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:47.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 24-yard pass from Trent Green (pass failed), 1:38. ''Raiders 28–26. '''Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:11.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Trent Green – 15/32, 253 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • OAK – Rich Gannon – 18/24, 195 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 28 rushes, 168 yards, TD
  • OAK – Charlie Garner – 10 rushes, 36 yards Top receivers
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 5 receptions, 109 yards, TD
  • OAK – Jerry Rice – 5 receptions, 57 yards, TD

Week 14: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • KC – Todd Peterson 51-yard field goal, 6:04. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 6:36.'''''
  • KC – Priest Holmes 12-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 3:23. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 66 yards, 0:59.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Rod Smith 11-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Jason Elam kick), 9:29. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 4:09.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 43-yard field goal, 4:29. ''Chiefs 13–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:00.'''''
  • DEN – Jason Elam 34-yard field goal, 0:20. ''Chiefs 13–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:09.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Derrick Alexander 24-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 10:37. ''Chiefs 20–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:43.'''''
  • DEN – Gus Frerotte 4-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 5:08. ''Chiefs 20–17. '''Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 5:29.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Jason Elam 36-yard field goal, 14:20. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:25.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 41-yard field goal, 5:12. ''Chiefs 23–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, −1 yard, 1:32.'''''
  • DEN – Jason Elam 49-yard field goal, 1:13. ''Tied 23–23. '''Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 3:59.''''' Overtime
  • KC – Todd Peterson 32-yard field goal, 5:56. ''Chiefs 26–23. '''Drive: 2 plays, 56 yards, 0:24.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – Gus Frerotte – 16/22, 181 yards, TD
  • KC – Trent Green – 17/21, 292 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • DEN – Terrell Davis – 21 rushes, 70 yards
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 29 rushes, 121 yards, TD Top receivers
  • DEN – Rod Smith – 8 receptions, 100 yards, TD
  • KC – Marvin Minnis – 5 receptions, 89 yards

Week 15: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • KC – Jason Dunn 3-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 6:32. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 16 plays, 80 yards, 8:28.'''''
  • SD – Freddie Jones 3-yard pass from Doug Flutie (Steve Christie kick), 3:41. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:51.''''' Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 33-yard field goal, 10:15. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:56.'''''
  • SD – Curtis Conway 4-yard pass from Doug Flutie (Steve Christie kick), 1:02. ''Chargers 14–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:22.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 41-yard field goal, 13:25. ''Chargers 14–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 2:37.'''''
  • SD – Steve Christie 27-yard field goal, 5:01. ''Chargers 17–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:41.'''''
  • KC – Tony Richardson 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 0:48. ''Chiefs 20–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 4:13.''''' Top passers
  • SD – Doug Flutie – 15/27, 175 yards, 2 TD
  • KC – Trent Green – 19/28, 203 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SD – LaDainian Tomlinson – 27 rushes, 145 yards
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 23 rushes, 80 yards Top receivers
  • SD – Trevor Gaylor – 5 receptions, 78 yards
  • KC – Marvin Minnis – 6 receptions, 80 yards

Week 16: at Jacksonville Jaguars

First quarter

  • KC – Priest Holmes 6-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 12:45. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 14 yards, 1:27.'''''
  • JAX – Stacey Mack 3-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 8:18. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 4:27.''''' Second quarter
  • JAX – Mark Brunell 3-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 10:36. ''Jaguars 14–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:10.'''''
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 24-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 5:38. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:58.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 28-yard field goal, 2:56. ''Jaguars 17–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:42.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 47-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards, 0:34.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Todd Peterson 40-yard field goal, 6:31. ''Chiefs 20–17. '''Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 5:26.'''''
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 12-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 3:30. ''Chiefs 27–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 1:58.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell 20-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 13:25. ''Chiefs 27–24. '''Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:17.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 29-yard field goal, 5:11. ''Chiefs 30–24. '''Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:59.'''''
  • JAX – Dan Stryzinski OB in end zone for a Safety, 0:46. Chiefs 30–26. Top passers
  • KC – Trent Green – 26/35, 294 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 22/37, 283 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 27 rushes, 91 yards, TD
  • JAX – Stacey Mack – 16 rushes, 125 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Eddie Kennison – 6 receptions, 121 yards
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell – 7 receptions, 132 yards, TD

Week 17: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • No scoring plays Second quarter
  • SEA – Darrell Jackson 12-yard pass from Trent Dilfer (Rian Lindell kick), 4:41. ''Seahawks 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:00.'''''
  • SEA – Darrell Jackson 18-yard pass from Trent Dilfer (Rian Lindell kick), 0:21. ''Seahawks 14–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 2:08.''''' Third quarter
  • KC – Mikhael Ricks 1-yard pass from Trent Green (Todd Peterson kick), 12:11. ''Seahawks 14–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 1 yard, 0:44.'''''
  • KC – Todd Peterson 27-yard field goal, 5:47. ''Seahawks 14–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:37.'''''
  • SEA – Shaun Alexander 44-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 0:39. ''Seahawks 21–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 2:27.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Tony Richardson 1-yard run (Trent Green–Eddie Kennison pass), 0:51. ''Seahawks 21–18. '''Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 2:05.''''' Top passers
  • KC – Trent Green – 15/33, 184 yards, TD, INT
  • SEA – Trent Dilfer – 22/38, 248 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • KC – Priest Holmes – 23 rushes, 117 yards
  • SEA – Shaun Alexander – 20 rushes, 127 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KC – Eddie Kennison – 3 receptions, 74 yards
  • SEA – Darrell Jackson – 6 receptions, 71 yards, 2 TD

Standings

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References

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