2012 Kansas City Chiefs season

Season summary

The 2012 team tied the 1977 (2–12) and 2008 (2–14) teams for the franchise worst seasons in terms of fewest wins. The 2008 and 2012 seasons were the worst in terms of win percentage (.125) in franchise history.

They tied with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the NFL's worst record. The Chiefs had the number 1 pick in the 2013 National Football League draft based on strength of schedule. It was the second time in franchise history the Chiefs have had the #1 pick.

Kansas City suffered from quarterback controversy all season. The Chiefs were tied with the Arizona Cardinals for most interceptions (20) with Matt Cassel throwing 12 and his late season replacement Brady Quinn throwing 8.

The Chiefs started the season tying the 1929 record of Buffalo Bisons for most games without ever leading in regulation (8 games). The Chiefs did defeat the Saints in week 3, but didn't lead until their game winning field goal in overtime. The Chiefs broke the streak in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers when they led 10–0 in the second quarter before losing the game 16–13 in overtime. In Week 4, the Chiefs had six turnovers in a loss to San Diego. Chiefs tackle Eric Winston claimed Kansas City hometown fans cheered the injury of quarterback Matt Cassel in a Week 5 loss to the Baltimore Ravens calling it "Sick", however fans claim it was because Brady Quinn was seen coming onto the field and were cheering for him. Fans formed the "Save Our Chiefs" organization. They wore black to games to protest and hired an airplane to fly over Arrowhead Stadium on game days towing a banner that read, "Restore Hope: Fire Pioli." When asked why running back Jamaal Charles carried the ball only 5 times in a week 8 loss to the Oakland Raiders, Romeo Crennel responded "Now, that I'm not exactly sure, either." In Week 15, the Chiefs didn't have a first down until the third quarter in a loss against Oakland. In Week 16, the team rushed for a franchise record of 352 yards against the Colts and still lost the game. In Week 17, the Chiefs matched the 1981 Baltimore Colts season record of losing 9 games by 14 points or more in one season as the Chiefs lost to Denver.

The Chiefs finished near the bottom of the league in most major statistical categories. They were 23rd in total offense, 32nd in points scored, and 37 giveaways, tied for worst in the NFL. The Chiefs were 20th in total defense and 25th in points allowed. The Chiefs tied for the fewest takeaways with the Eagles. Their low forced turnovers and giveaways led the Chiefs to finish tied for the worst turnover differential in the NFL with a −24.

Roster changes

Free agency

Draft

Main article: 2012 NFL draft

Notes : Acquired via trade with the New England Patriots for S Jarrad Page.

Staff

• Chairman/CEO – Clark Hunt

• President – Mark Donovan

• General manager – Scott Pioli

• Assistant general manager – Joel Collier

• Director of pro personnel – Ray Farmer

• Director of football administration – Trip MacCracken

• Head coach/defensive coordinator – Romeo Crennel

• Assistant head coach – Maurice Carthon

• Offensive coordinator – Brian Daboll

• Quarterbacks – Jim Zorn

• Wide receivers – Nick Sirianni

• Tight ends – Bernie Parmalee

• Offensive line – Jack Bicknell, Jr.

• Offensive quality control – Jim Bob Cooter

• Defensive line – Anthony Pleasant

• Linebackers – Gary Gibbs

• Defensive backs – Emmitt Thomas

• Defensive assistant/assistant linebackers – Adam Zimmer

• Defensive quality control – Otis Smith

• Pass rush – Joe Kim

• Special teams – Tom McMahon

• Special teams quality control – Derius Swinton II

• Strength and conditioning – Mike Clark

• Assistant strength and conditioning – Brent Salazar

Final roster

Preseason

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

• KC – Peyton Hillis 11-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 8:09. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 6:51.'''''
• KC – Shaun Draughn 4-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 4:13. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:45.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 22-yard field goal, 11:20. ''Chiefs 17–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 33 yards, 1:40.'''''
• ARI – Jay Feely 40-yard field goal, 0:02. ''Chiefs 17–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards, 0:30.''''' Third quarter
• ARI – William Powell 2-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 10:32. ''Chiefs 17–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:28.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 24-yard field goal, 4:33. ''Chiefs 20–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:19.''''' Fourth quarter
• KC – Cyrus Gray 7-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 13:31. ''Chiefs 27–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 1:58.'''''
• ARI – Jaymar Johnson 18-yard pass from Richard Bartel (Jay Feely kick), 8:28. ''Chiefs 27–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 2:10.''''' Top passers
• ARI – Richard Bartel – 5/6, 69 yards, TD
• KC – Brady Quinn – 7/13, 81 yards, INT Top rushers
• ARI – William Powell – 9 rushes, 92 yards, TD
• KC – Cyrus Gray – 15 rushes, 65 yards, TD Top receivers
• ARI – LaRon Byrd – 3 receptions, 33 yards
• KC – Steve Maneri – 3 receptions, 69 yards

Week 2: at St. Louis Rams

First quarter

• STL – Lance Kendricks 23-yard pass from Sam Bradford (Greg Zuerlein kick), 13:02. ''Rams 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:58.'''''
• STL – Danny Amendola 8-yard pass from Sam Bradford (Greg Zuerlein kick), 10:01. ''Rams 14–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:18.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Peyton Hillis 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 10:29. ''Rams 14–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:59.'''''
• STL – Greg Zuerlein 52-yard field goal, 1:10. ''Rams 17–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 5:07.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 44-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Rams 17–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 1:07.''''' Third quarter
• STL – Isaiah Pead 1-yard run (Greg Zuerlein kick), 11:26. ''Rams 24–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 2:41.''''' Fourth quarter
• STL – Daryl Richardson 4-yard run (Greg Zuerlein kick), 12:51. ''Rams 31–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:17.'''''
• KC – Jeremy Horne 38-yard pass from Brady Quinn (Ryan Succop kick), 3:51. ''Rams 31–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:58.''''' Top passers
• KC – Matt Cassel – 13/18, 142 yards
• STL – Sam Bradford – 6/9, 102 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• KC – Shaun Draughn – 7 rushes, 21 yards
• STL – Steven Jackson – 7 rushes, 49 yards Top receivers
• KC – Kevin Boss – 4 receptions, 62 yards
• STL – Danny Amendola – 3 receptions, 58 yards, TD

Week 3: vs. Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

• SEA – Stephen Hauschka 36-yard field goal, 7:29. ''Seahawks 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 41 yards, 5:25.'''''
• SEA – Stephen Hauschka 39-yard field goal, 1:55. ''Seahawks 6–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:00.''''' Second quarter
• SEA – Stephen Hauschka 45-yard field goal, 12:44. ''Seahawks 9–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 3:15.'''''
• SEA – Kellen Winslow II 21-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Stephen Hauschka kick), 9:43. ''Seahawks 16–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 62 yards, 0:46.'''''
• KC – Dexter McCluster 9-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 2:00. ''Seahawks 16–7. '''Drive: 17 plays, 80 yards, 7:43.'''''
• SEA – Charly Martin 11-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Stephen Hauschka kick), 0:30. ''Seahawks 23–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:30.''''' Third quarter
• SEA – Robert Turbin 25-yard run (Stephen Hauschka kick), 13:14. ''Seahawks 30–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:46.'''''
• SEA – Earl Thomas 75-yard interception return (Stephen Hauschka kick), 4:48. Seahawks 37–7.
• SEA – Golden Tate 92-yard punt return (Stephen Hauschka kick), 2:12. Seahawks 44–7. Fourth quarter
• KC – Nate Eachus 7-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 1:53. ''Seahawks 44–14. '''Drive: 12 plays, 97 yards, 6:48.''''' Top passers
• SEA – Russell Wilson – 13/19, 185 yards, 2 TD
• KC – Matt Cassel – 19/34, 168 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• SEA – Robert Turbin – 14 rushes, 93 yards, TD
• KC – Nate Eachus – 10 rushes, 98 yards, TD Top receivers
• SEA – Anthony McCoy – 2 receptions, 47 yards
• KC – Dexter McCluster – 7 receptions, 61 yards, TD

Week 4: at Green Bay Packers

First quarter

• KC – Ryan Succop 26-yard field goal, 2:11. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:04.''''' Second quarter
• GB – Alex Green 2-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 7:33. ''Packers 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:22.'''''
• GB – Alex Green 17-yard pass from Graham Harrell (Mason Crosby kick), 0:50. ''Packers 14–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 4:37.''''' Third quarter
• GB – Jarrett Boykin 12-yard pass from Graham Harrell (Mason Crosby kick), 10:12. ''Packers 21–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 6:48.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Mason Crosby 37-yard field goal, 14:52. ''Packers 24–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 6:00.''''' Top passers
• KC – Brady Quinn – 6/12, 83 yards, INT
• GB – Graham Harrell – 13/15, 223 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• KC – Nate Eachus – 21 rushes, 99 yards
• GB – Marc Tyler – 12 rushes, 21 yards Top receivers
• KC – Jake O'Connell – 2 receptions, 21 yards
• GB – Jarrett Boykin – 5 receptions, 82 yards, TD

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

• ATL – Julio Jones 8-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 8:51. ''Falcons 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:09.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 39-yard field goal, 4:02. ''Falcons 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 4:49.'''''
• ATL – Matt Bryant 34-yard field goal, 1:57. ''Falcons 10–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 2:05.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Kevin Boss 22-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 11:39. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:18.'''''
• ATL – Julio Jones 14-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 7:48. ''Falcons 17–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:51.'''''
• KC – Matt Cassel 5-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 3:38. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:10.'''''
• ATL – Matt Bryant 21-yard field goal, 0:10. ''Falcons 20–17. '''Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 3:28.''''' Third quarter
• ATL – Matt Ryan 5-yard run (Matt Bryant kick), 4:54. ''Falcons 27–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:13.'''''
• ATL – Tony Gonzalez 7-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 3:56. ''Falcons 34–17. '''Drive: 1 play, 7 yards, 0:06.''''' Fourth quarter
• ATL – Matt Bryant 30-yard field goal, 14:13. ''Falcons 37–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:07.'''''
• ATL – Matt Bryant 41-yard field goal, 10:40. ''Falcons 40–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 2:04.'''''
• KC – Shaun Draughn 4-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 0:05. ''Falcons 40–24. '''Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 2:56.''''' Top passers
• ATL – Matt Ryan – 23/31, 299 yards, 3 TD
• KC – Matt Cassel – 21/33, 258 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• ATL – Michael Turner – 11 rushes, 32 yards
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 16 rushes, 87 yards Top receivers
• ATL – Julio Jones – 6 receptions, 108 yards, 2 TD
• KC – Dexter McCluster – 6 receptions, 82 yards

Week 2: at Buffalo Bills

First quarter

• BUF – C. J. Spiller 17-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 2:01. ''Bills 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 5:52.''''' Second quarter
• BUF – C. J. Spiller 5-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 12:29. ''Bills 14–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 2:55.'''''
• BUF – Scott Chandler 10-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), 3:29. ''Bills 21–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 3:29.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 33-yard field goal, 7:32. ''Bills 21–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, 3:33.'''''
• BUF – Stevie Johnson 49-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Ryan Lindell kick), 5:35. ''Bills 28–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:57.'''''
• BUF – Leodis McKelvin 88-yard punt return (Ryan Lindell kick), 3:46. Bills 35–3. Fourth quarter
• KC – Dwayne Bowe 33-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 6:26. ''Bills 35–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:13.'''''
• KC – Dwayne Bowe 2-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 1:10. ''Bills 35–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 2:51.''''' Top passers
• KC – Matt Cassel – 23/42, 301 yards, 2 TD, INT
• BUF – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 10/19, 178 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• KC – Peyton Hillis – 11 rushes, 66 yards
• BUF – C. J. Spiller – 15 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
• KC – Dwayne Bowe – 8 receptions, 102 yards, 2 TD
• BUF – Stevie Johnson – 2 receptions, 56 yards, TD

Week 3: at New Orleans Saints

First quarter

• NO – Lance Moore 9-yard pass from Drew Brees (Garrett Hartley kick), 12:18. ''Saints 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 2:42.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 25-yard field goal, 4:51. ''Saints 7–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 82 yards, 7:27.''''' Second quarter
• NO – Garrett Hartley 40-yard field goal, 14:55. ''Saints 10–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:56.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 45-yard field goal, 4:41. ''Saints 10–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 1:34.''''' Third quarter
• NO – Jimmy Graham 1-yard pass from Drew Brees (Garrett Hartley kick), 13:10. ''Saints 17–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 1:41.'''''
• NO – Jed Collins 6-yard pass from Drew Brees (Garrett Hartley kick), 5:36. ''Saints 24–6. '''Drive: 2 plays, 7 yards, 0:45.'''''
• KC – Jamaal Charles 91-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 5:18. ''Saints 24–13. '''Drive: 1 play, 91 yards, 0:18.''''' Fourth quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 34-yard field goal, 13:40. ''Saints 24–16. '''Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 3:48.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 38-yard field goal, 9:11. ''Saints 24–19. '''Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 3:32.'''''
• KC – Drew Brees sacked in end zone by Justin Houston for a Safety, 5:33. Saints 24–21.
• KC – Ryan Succop 43-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Tied 24–24. '''Drive: 13 plays, 37 yards, 5:30.''''' Overtime
• KC – Ryan Succop 31-yard field goal, 6:27. ''Chiefs 27–24. '''Drive: 12 plays, 40 yards, 5:19.''''' Top passers
• KC – Matt Cassel – 26/44, 248 yards, INT
• NO – Drew Brees – 20/36, 240 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 33 rushes, 233 yards, TD
• NO – Darren Sproles – 7 rushes, 62 yards Top receivers
• KC – Dwayne Bowe – 7 receptions, 79 yards
• NO – Lance Moore – 4 receptions, 40 yards, TD

Week 4: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

• SD – Eddie Royal 4-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Nick Novak kick), 10:04. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 4:56.'''''
• SD – Nick Novak 24-yard field goal, 6:26. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 2:13.'''''
• SD – Jackie Battle 1 yard run (Nick Novak kick), 5:28. ''Chargers 17–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 5 yards, 0:44.''''' Second quarter
• SD – Nick Novak 47-yard field goal, 8:09. ''Chargers 20–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 3:47.'''''
• KC – Jamaal Charles 37-yard run (pass failed), 5:09. ''Chargers 20–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 2:19.'''''
• SD – Donald Butler 21-yard interception return (Nick Novak kick), 2:51. Chargers 27–6. Third quarter
• KC – Jamaal Charles 13-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 8:40. ''Chargers 27–13. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:20.''''' Fourth quarter
• SD – Jackie Battle 4-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Nick Novak kick), 7:59. ''Chargers 34–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 5:31.'''''
• KC – Dwayne Bowe 29-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 5:29. ''Chargers 34–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 2:25.'''''
• SD – Nick Novak 45-yard field goal, 1:56. ''Chargers 37–20. '''Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 3:33.''''' Top passers
• SD – Philip Rivers – 18/23, 209 yards, 2 TD, INT
• KC – Matt Cassel – 24/42, 251 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
• SD – Ryan Mathews – 14 rushes, 61 yards
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 17 rushes, 88 yards, TD Top receivers
• SD – Antonio Gates – 3 receptions, 59 yards
• KC – Dwayne Bowe – 7 receptions, 108 yards, TD

Week 5: vs. Baltimore Ravens

First quarter

• BAL – Justin Tucker 28-yard field goal, 1:21. ''Ravens 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 1:49.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 30-yard field goal, 2:48. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 53 yards, 6:13.''''' Third quarter
• BAL – Justin Tucker 26-yard field goal, 8:00. ''Ravens 6–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:41.'''''
• BAL – Justin Tucker 39-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Ravens 9–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:48.''''' Fourth quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 31-yard field goal, 4:31. ''Ravens 9–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:44.''''' Top passers
• BAL – Joe Flacco – 13/27, 187 yards, INT
• KC – Matt Cassel – 9/15, 92 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
• BAL – Ray Rice – 17 rushes, 102 yards
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 31 rushes, 140 yards Top receivers
• BAL – Anquan Boldin – 4 receptions, 82 yards
• KC – Dwayne Bowe – 6 receptions, 60 yards

Week 6: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

First quarter

• TB – Mike Williams 62-yard pass from Josh Freeman (Connor Barth kick), 0:18. ''Buccaneers 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 62 yards, 0:12.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 38-yard field goal, 7:45. ''Buccaneers 7–3. '''Drive: 15 plays, 59 yards, 7:33.''''' Third quarter
• TB – Vincent Jackson 19-yard pass from Josh Freeman (Connor Bart kick), 12:46. ''Buccaneers 14–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:14.'''''
• TB – Ronde Barber 78-yard interception return (Connor Barth kick), 9:36. Buccaneers 21–3. Fourth quarter
• KC – Edgar Jones 11-yard fumble return (Ryan Succop kick), 14:01. Buccaneers 21–10.
• TB – Connor Barth 27-yard field goal, 10:34. ''Buccaneers 24–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:27.'''''
• TB – Vincent Jackson 17-yard pass from Josh Freeman (Connor Barth kick), 6:43. ''Buccaneers 31–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 2:46.'''''
• TB – LeGarrette Blount 12-yard run (Connor Barth kick), 1:53. ''Buccaneers 38–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:41.''''' Top passers
• KC – Brady Quinn – 22/38, 180 yards, 2 INT
• TB – Josh Freeman – 15/26, 328 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 12 rushes, 40 yards
• TB – Doug Martin – 13 rushes, 76 yards Top receivers
• KC – Steve Maneri – 4 receptions, 41 yards
• TB – Mike Williams – 4 receptions, 113 yards, TD

Week 8: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

• OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 36-yard field goal, 9:51. ''Raiders 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 3:43.''''' Second quarter
• OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 35-yard field goal, 14:44. ''Raiders 6–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 2:43.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 30-yard field goal, 10:21. ''Raiders 6–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:23.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 42-yard field goal, 4:12. ''Tied 6–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 4:34.'''''
• OAK – Denarius Moore 9-yard pass from Carson Palmer (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 0:49. ''Raiders 13–6. '''Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 0:50.''''' Third quarter
• OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 29-yard field goal, 13:58. ''Raiders 16–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:54.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 52-yard field goal, 8:40. ''Raiders 16–9. '''Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 5:18.'''''
• OAK – Darrius Heyward-Bey 32-yard pass from Carson Palmer (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 5:40. ''Raiders 23–9. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:00.''''' Fourth quarter
• OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 32-yard field goal, 8:14. ''Raiders 26–9. '''Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:47.'''''
• KC – Dexter McCluster 10-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 2:27. ''Raiders 26–16. '''Drive: 2 plays, 32 yards, 0:42.''''' Top passers
• OAK – Carson Palmer – 14/28, 209 yards, 2 TD, INT
• KC – Matt Cassel – 20/30, 218 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• OAK – Darren McFadden – 29 rushes, 114 yards
• KC – Matt Cassel – 7 rushes, 35 yards Top receivers
• OAK – Denarius Moore – 5 receptions, 96 yards, TD
• KC – Dwayne Bowe – 3 receptions, 65 yards

Week 9: at San Diego Chargers

First quarter

• SD – Antonio Gates 14-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Nick Novak kick), 10:24. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 4:36.''''' Second quarter
• SD – Nick Novak 25-yard field goal, 9:10. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 8:08.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 49-yard field goal, 2:51. ''Chargers 10–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 6:19.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 41-yard field goal, 0:53. ''Chargers 10–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 6:16.''''' Fourth quarter
• SD – Malcom Floyd 13-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Nick Novak kick), 11:33. ''Chargers 17–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:20.'''''
• SD – Shaun Phillips fumble recovery in end zone (Nick Novak kick), 10:39. Chargers 24–6.
• SD – Demorrio Williams 59-yard interception return (Nick Novak kick), 8:33. Chargers 31–6.
• KC – Shaun Draughn 6-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 4:26. ''Chargers 31–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:07.''''' Top passers
• KC – Matt Cassel – 19/29, 181 yards, INT
• SD – Philip Rivers – 18/20, 220 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 12 rushes, 39 yards
• SD – Ryan Mathews – 13 rushes, 67 yards Top receivers
• KC – Dwayne Bowe – 8 receptions, 79 yards
• SD – Danario Alexander – 3 receptions, 61 yards

Week 10: at Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

• KC – Jamaal Charles 12-yard run (Ryan Succop Kick), 8:37. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:46.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 22-yard field goal, 14:20. ''Chiefs 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:47.'''''
• PIT – Shaun Suisham 35-yard field goal, 9:02. ''Chiefs 10–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 5:18.'''''
• PIT – Mike Wallace 7-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Shaun Suisham kick), 3:16. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:46.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• PIT – Shaun Suisham 31-yard field goal, 12:37. ''Steelers 13–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 6:06.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 46-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 1:51.''''' Overtime
• PIT – Shaun Suisham 23-yard field goal, 14:05. ''Steelers 16–13. '''Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:04.''''' Top passers
• KC – Matt Cassel – 11/26, 154 yards, INT
• PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 9/18, 84 yards, TD Top rushers
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 23 rushes, 100 yards, TD
• PIT – Jonathan Dwyer – 19 rushes, 56 yards Top receivers
• KC – Tony Moeaki – 3 receptions, 68 yards
• PIT – Heath Miller – 4 receptions, 47 yards

Week 11: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

• KC – Ryan Succop 34-yard field goal, 8:31. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 2:59.'''''
• CIN – A. J. Green 4-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 2:51. ''Bengals 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 5:40.''''' Second quarter
• CIN – Andy Dalton 2-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 7:52. ''Bengals 14–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:13.'''''
• CIN – BenJarvus Green-Ellis 1-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 0:53. ''Bengals 21–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 5:25.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 33-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Bengals 21–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 0:63.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• CIN – Mohamed Sanu 14-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 9:39. ''Bengals 28–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:21.''''' Top passers
• CIN – Andy Dalton – 18/29, 230 yards, 2 TD
• KC – Brady Quinn – 9/14, 95 yards Top rushers
• CIN – BenJarvus Green-Ellis – 25 rushes, 101 yards, TD
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 17 rushes, 87 yards Top receivers
• CIN – A. J. Green – 6 receptions, 91 yards, TD
• KC – Tony Moeaki – 4 receptions, 73 yards

Week 12: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

• KC – Ryan Succop 34-yard field goal, 9:20. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 5:40.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 22-yard field goal, 4:31. ''Chiefs 6–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 3:25.''''' Second quarter
• DEN – Jacob Tamme 7-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Matt Prater kick), 0:18. ''Broncos 7–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 94 yards, 4:57.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 49-yard field goal, 7:35. ''Chiefs 9–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 4:22.'''''
• DEN – Demaryius Thomas 30-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Matt Prater kick), 4:41. ''Broncos 14–9. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:54.''''' Fourth quarter
• DEN – Matt Prater 34-yard field goal, 0:14. ''Broncos 17–9. '''Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 6:10.''''' Top passers
• DEN – Peyton Manning – 22/37, 285 yards, 2 TD, INT
• KC – Brady Quinn – 13/25, 126 yards, INT Top rushers
• DEN – Knowshon Moreno – 20 rushes, 85 yards
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 23 rushes, 107 yards Top receivers
• DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 4 receptions, 82 yards, TD
• KC – Dwayne Bowe – 4 receptions, 41 yards With their 8th consecutive loss, the Chiefs fell to 1-10 and they were eliminated from playoff contention for the 2nd straight year.

Week 13: vs. Carolina Panthers

First quarter

• KC – Peyton Hillis 2-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 11:49. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 3:11.'''''
• CAR – Greg Olsen 47-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 8:46. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:03.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 42-yard field goal, 3:20. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 5:26.''''' Second quarter
• CAR – Steve Smith 23-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 13:27. ''Panthers 14–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:53.'''''
• KC – Tony Moeaki 1-yard pass from Brady Quinn (Ryan Succop kick), 0:00. ''Chiefs 17–14. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 7:25.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Jon Baldwin 3-yard pass from Brady Quinn (Ryan Succop kick), 2:52. ''Chiefs 24–14. '''Drive: 17 plays, 87 yards, 9:56.''''' Fourth quarter
• CAR – Louis Murphy 8-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 13:21. ''Chiefs 24–21. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:31.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 52-yard field goal, 4:54. ''Chiefs 27–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:36.''''' Top passers
• CAR – Cam Newton – 15/27, 232 yards, 3 TD
• KC – Brady Quinn – 19/23, 201 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• CAR – Cam Newton – 7 rushes, 78 yards
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 27 rushes, 127 yards Top receivers
• CAR – Steve Smith – 5 receptions, 120 yards, TD
• KC – Dwayne Bowe – 4 receptions, 64 yards With the win, the Chiefs snapped their 8 game losing streak and improved 2-10 and finished 2-2 against the NFC South.

Week 14: at Cleveland Browns

First quarter

• KC – Jamaal Charles 80-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 14:48. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:12.'''''
• CLE – Phil Dawson 23-yard field goal, 3:53. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 4:00.''''' Second quarter
• CLE – Travis Benjamin 93-yard punt return (Phil Dawson kick), 14:40. Browns 10–7. Third quarter
• CLE – Trent Richardson 1-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 12:28. ''Browns 17–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:32.'''''
• CLE – Phil Dawson 24-yard field goal, 8:42. ''Browns 20–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 7 yards, 2:23.''''' Fourth quarter
• CLE – Trent Richardson 1-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 14:17. ''Browns 27–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 82 yards, 6:25.'''''
• CLE – Phil Dawson 34-yard field goal, 9:04 ''Browns 30–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:50.''''' Top passers
• KC – Brady Quinn – 11/22, 159 yards, INT
• CLE – Brandon Weeden – 17/30, 217 yards Top rushers
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 18 rushes, 165 yards, TD
• CLE – Montario Hardesty – 10 rushes, 52 yards Top receivers
• KC – Dwayne Bowe – 2 receptions, 70 yards
• CLE – Josh Gordon – 8 receptions, 86 yards With the loss, the Chiefs were swept by the AFC North and they fell to 2-11.

Week 15: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

• OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 20-yard field goal, 1:44. ''Raiders 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 5:52.''''' Second quarter
• OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 50-yard field goal, 10:19. ''Raiders 6–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:46.'''''
• OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 57-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Raiders 9–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 0:56.''''' Third quarter
• OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 30-yard field goal, 6:41. ''Raiders 12–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 7:25.''''' Fourth quarter
• OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 41-yard field goal, 13:27. ''Raiders 15–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 4:04.''''' Top passers
• KC – Brady Quinn – 18/32, 136 yards, INT
• OAK – Carson Palmer – 18/29, 182 yards Top rushers
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 9 rushes, 10 yards
• OAK – Darren McFadden – 30 rushes, 110 yards Top receivers
• KC – Dexter McCluster – 7 receptions, 59 yards
• OAK – Rod Streater – 5 receptions, 62 yards

Week 16: vs. Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

• IND – Darius Butler 32-yard interception return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:08. Colts 7–0.
• KC – Ryan Succop 47-yard field goal, 8:18. ''Colts 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 1:50.''''' Second quarter
• IND – Adam Vinatieri 48-yard field goal, 13:27. ''Colts 10–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 2:14.'''''
• IND – Adam Vinatieri 36-yard field goal, 0:07. ''Colts 13–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 0:55.''''' Third quarter
• KC – Jamaal Charles 86-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 14:40. ''Colts 13–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 86 yards, 0:20.'''''
• KC – Ryan Succop 47-yard field goal, 6:00. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:02.''''' Fourth quarter
• IND – Reggie Wayne 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:08. ''Colts 20–13. '''Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 6:05.''''' Top passers
• IND – Andrew Luck – 17/35, 205 yards, TD
• KC – Brady Quinn – 10/22, 162 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
• IND – Vick Ballard – 20 rushes, 69 yards
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 22 rushes, 226 yards, TD Top receivers
• IND – Reggie Wayne – 5 receptions, 81 yards, TD
• KC – Jon Baldwin – 2 receptions, 64 yards With the loss, the Chiefs fell to 2-13 and finished 1-7 at home.

Week 17: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

• DEN – Knowshon Moreno 3-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 9:56. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 3:06.''''' Second quarter
• KC – Ryan Succop 23-yard field goal, 14:53. ''Broncos 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:16.'''''
• DEN – Eric Decker 11-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Matt Prater kick), 8:18. ''Broncos 14–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 4:00.'''''
• DEN – Eric Decker 16-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Matt Prater kick), 0:10. ''Broncos 21–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 1:27.''''' Third quarter
• DEN – Demaryius Thomas 13-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Matt Prater kick), 9:10. ''Broncos 28–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:50.'''''
• DEN – Lance Ball 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 1:04. ''Broncos 35–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 5:36.''''' Fourth quarter
• DEN – Matt Prater 42-yard field goal, 8:09. ''Broncos 38–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 6:10.''''' Top passers
• KC – Brady Quinn – 7/16, 49 yards
• DEN – Peyton Manning – 23/29, 304 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
• KC – Jamaal Charles – 14 rushes, 53 yards
• DEN – Lance Ball – 15 rushes, 66 yards, TD Top receivers
• KC – Tony Moeaki – 2 receptions, 21 yards
• DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 7 receptions, 122 yards, TD

Standings

Division

Conference

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