After beginning the 2003 season 9–0, the Chiefs finished the regular season with a record of 13–3. The Chiefs' offense topped the NFL in almost all statistical categories and Kansas City became favorites to win Super Bowl XXXVIII.[3]
The Chiefs clinched their first AFC West title since 1997 with a 45–17 win against the Detroit Lions, as QB Trent Green became the first player in team history to register a "perfect" 158.3 passer rating in a game.[4]
Kansas City concluded its 13–3 regular season with a 31–3 victory vs. Chicago (December 28), marking a perfect 8–0 a record at home and the club's 13th consecutive regular-season victory at Arrowhead Stadium. In that win, Priest Holmes set a trio of TD records. He finished the season with 27 rushing scores, establishing NFL single-season records for both rushing TDs and total TDs. Holmes (61) also bypassed WR Otis Taylor (60) for the most career TDs scored by a player in Chiefs history.[4]
The Chief's five-win improvement from the previous season tied as the best mark in franchise history. Kansas City became the first AFC team to lead the NFL in scoring in consecutive seasons since San Diego in 1981–1982 as the club produced a franchise-best 484 points. The team also led the NFL with a +19 turnover differential.[4]
Nine Chiefs players received Pro Bowl recognition, the third-highest total in team history, while the club's six offensive Pro Bowlers marked the most in club annals.[4]
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Week 1: vs. San Diego Chargers
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Game information
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First quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 24-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 11:37. Chiefs 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 3:23.
- KC – Priest Holmes 5-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 1:21. Chiefs 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 4:04.
Second quarter
- KC – Johnnie Morton 20-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 10:08. Chiefs 21–0. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:47.
- KC – Morten Andersen 42-yard field goal, 4:25. Chiefs 24–0. Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 3:17.
Third quarter
- SD – Josh Norman 21-yard pass from Drew Brees (Steve Christie kick), 8:16. Chiefs 24–7. Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:16.
- KC – Morten Andersen 46-yard field goal, 2:22. Chiefs 27–7. Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 5:54.
Fourth quarter
- SD – Eric Parker 20-yard pass from Drew Brees (Steve Christie kick), 4:32. Chiefs 27–14. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 2:31.
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Top passers
- SD – Drew Brees – 18/33, 202 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- KC – Trent Green – 21/32, 282 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
Top receivers
- SD – Josh Norman – 4 receptions, 64 yards, TD
- KC – Priest Holmes – 7 receptions, 98 yards
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The Chiefs hosted San Diego and raced to a 24–0 lead behind two Priest Holmes rushing scores and a Trent Green touchdown to Johnnie Morton. Drew Brees of the Chargers was intercepted twice in the 27–14 Chiefs win.
Week 2: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
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Week 2: Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Steelers |
17 |
3 |
0 | 0 | 20 |
Chiefs |
7 |
20 |
7 | 7 | 41 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game information
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First quarter
- PIT – Chad Scott 26-yard interception return (Jeff Reed kick), 14:12. Steelers 7–0.
- PIT – Jeff Reed 20-yard field goal, 9:48. Steelers 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 2:45.
- KC – Dante Hall 100-yard kickoff return (Morten Andersen kick), 9:35. Steelers 10–7. Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13.
- PIT – Plaxico Burress 33-yard pass from Tommy Maddox (Jeff Reed kick), 3:27. Steelers 17–7. Drive: 1 play, 33 yards, 0:06.
Second quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 3-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 12:49. Steelers 17–14. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 5:38.
- KC – Jason Dunn 3-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 4:50. Chiefs 21–17. Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 4:59.
- KC – Jerome Woods 46-yard interception return (kick failed, hit right upright), 2:25. Chiefs 27–17.
- PIT – Jeff Reed 51-yard field goal, 0:00. Chiefs 27–20. Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 2:25.
Third quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 4-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 12:10. Chiefs 34–20. Drive: 2 plays, 7 yards, 0:40.
Fourth quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 31-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 5:06. Chiefs 41–20. Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 2:50.
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Top passers
- PIT – Tommy Maddox – 28/47, 336 yards, TD, 3 INT
- KC – Trent Green – 15/21, 124 yards, TD, 2 INT
Top rushers
- PIT – Amos Zereoué – 11 rushes, 48 yards
- KC – Priest Holmes – 26 rushes, 122 yards, 3 TD
Top receivers
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The Steelers scored first on a Chad Scott interception, but after leading 10–0 Pittsburgh was torched by Dante Hall’s 100-yard kick return score. Priest Holmes ran in three touchdowns while Steelers quarterback Tommy Maddox was intercepted three times including one returned for a touchdown by Jerome Woods in a 41–20 Chiefs win. During halftime the chiefs held a ceremony honoring former head coach Hank Stram inducting him into the ring of honor at Arrowhead Stadium.
Week 3: at Houston Texans
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Week 3: Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chiefs |
7 |
7 |
14 | 14 | 42 |
Texans |
0 |
7 |
0 | 7 | 14 |
at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Date: September 21
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 70,487
- Referee: Ron Blum
- TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Randy Cross
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- HOU – Andre Johnson 43-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 5:47. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 96 yards, 5:47.
- KC – Priest Holmes 5-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 0:13. Chiefs 14–7. Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 5:34.
Third quarter
- KC – Eddie Kennison 15-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 3:14. Chiefs 21–7. Drive: 3 plays, 32 yards, 1:24.
- KC – Dante Hall 73-yard punt return (Morten Andersen kick), 1:28. Chiefs 28–7.
Fourth quarter
- KC – Derrick Blaylock 20-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 13:58. Chiefs 35–7. Drive: 3 plays, 85 yards, 0:49.
- KC – Shaunard Harts 39-yard interception return (Morten Andersen kick), 7:00. Chiefs 42–7.
- HOU – Andre Johnson 4-yard pass from Tony Banks (Kris Brown kick), 1:54. Chiefs 42–14. Drive: 16 plays, 73 yards, 5:06.
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Top passers
- KC – Trent Green – 16/28, 262 yards, TD, 2 INT
- HOU – David Carr – 17/27, 167 yards, TD, 2 INT
Top rushers
- KC – Priest Holmes – 18 rushes, 89 yards, 2 TD
- HOU – Stacey Mack – 13 rushes, 39 yards
Top receivers
- KC – Priest Holmes – 4 receptions, 67 yards
- HOU – Andre Johnson – 7 receptions, 102 yards, 2 TD
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The Chiefs made their first trip to Houston since September 1996, now playing in Reliant Stadium next door to the Astrodome. Kansas City's aggregate winning streak against Houston NFL teams reached five as Houston was hammered 42–14 despite two Trent Green interceptions. The Chiefs rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns.
Week 4: at Baltimore Ravens
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Week 4: Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chiefs |
0 |
3 |
7 | 7 | 17 |
Ravens |
0 |
0 |
3 | 7 | 10 |
at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
- Date: September 28
- Game time: 4:05 p.m. EDT/3:05 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 70 °F (21 °C)
- Game attendance: 69,459
- Referee: Terry McAulay
- TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Randy Cross
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- KC – Morten Anderson 46-yard field goal, 3:23. Chiefs 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:54.
Third quarter
- BAL – Matt Stover 29-yard field goal, 10:01. Tied 3–3. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 4:59.
- KC – Tony Gonzalez 1-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 5:43. Chiefs 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 4:18.
Fourth quarter
- BAL – Jamal Lewis 1-yard run (Matt Stover kick), 5:27. Tied 10–10. Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 5:15.
- KC – Dante Hall 97-yard kickoff return (Morten Andersen kick), 5:08. Chiefs 17–10. Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:19.
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Top passers
- KC – Trent Green – 17/28, 159 yards, TD
- BAL – Kyle Boller – 15/26, 140 yards, 3 INT
Top rushers
- KC – Priest Holmes – 22 rushes, 90 yards
- BAL – Jamal Lewis – 26 rushes, 115 yards, TD
Top receivers
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The Ravens held the Chiefs to 265 yards of offense and out-rushed them 202 yards (Jamal Lewis accounted for 115 yards and the tying touchdown in the final six minutes) to 129, but Dante Hall raced in the winning score (17–10 Chiefs) on the kickoff following Lewis’ score and Kyle Boller was intercepted at the Chiefs 2-yard line in the final minute. Ex-Raven Priest Holmes had 25 touches (22 carries and four catches) for a combined 103 yards.
Week 5: vs. Denver Broncos
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Week 5: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Broncos |
7 |
6 |
7 | 3 | 23 |
Chiefs |
7 |
3 |
7 | 7 | 24 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: October 5
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Clear, 69 °F (21 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,903
- Referee: Bill Leavy
- TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Randy Cross
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- DEN – Jason Elam 48-yard field goal, 12:28. Broncos 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 17 yards, 3:17.
- KC – Morten Andersen 23-yard field goal, 5:54. Tied 10–10. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 6:34.
- DEN – Jason Elam 29-yard field goal, 0:05. Broncos 13–10. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 1:16.
Third quarter
- DEN – Clinton Portis 65-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 13:30. Broncos 20–10. Drive: 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:30.
- KC – Johnnie Morton 28-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 10:49. Broncos 20–17. Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:41.
Fourth quarter
- DEN – Jason Elam 21-yard field goal, 13:42. Broncos 23–17. Drive: 15 plays, 68 yards, 7:41.
- KC – Dante Hall 93-yard kickoff return (Morten Andersen kick), 8:20. Chiefs 24–23.
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Top passers
- DEN – Jake Plummer – 20/38, 220 yards, TD
- KC – Trent Green – 15/28, 129 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- DEN – Clinton Portis – 23 rushes, 141 yards, TD
- KC – Priest Holmes – 17 rushes, 97 yards
Top receivers
- DEN – Rod Smith – 8 receptions, 130 yards
- KC – Tony Gonzalez – 3 receptions, 47 yards, TD
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Dante Hall’s signature touchdown came in the fourth quarter with the 4–0 Chiefs trailing 23–17 against the 4–0 Broncos. In the final nine minutes, he caught a punt, was chased back to his three-yard line, then cut left, and stormed past the Denver punt coverage unit to score. Jason Elam missed a Broncos field goal attempt but Priest Holmes fumbled at the Broncos eight-yard line. Jake Plummer advanced the Broncos to their 28 but went no further.
The Chief's 24–23 win came despite being outgained in yardage 468-262 and despite two turnovers to one by Denver.
Week 6: at Green Bay Packers
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Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- KC – Johnnie Morton 10-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 9:16. Tied 14–14. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:14.
- GB – Ahman Green 11-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 2:14. Packers 21–14. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:02.
Third quarter
- GB – Najeh Davenport 18-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 10:47. Packers 28–14. Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 4:13.
- GB – Ryan Longwell 50-yard field goal, 6:01. Packers 31–14. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 3:06.
Fourth quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 1-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 12:20. Packers 31–21. Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 2:04.
- KC – Jerome Woods 79-yard interception return (Morten Andersen kick), 8:46. Packers 31–28
- KC – Morten Andersen 34-yard field goal, 5:41. Tied 31–31. Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:42.
- GB – Ryan Longwell 41-yard field goal, 2:43. Packers 34–31. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 2:58.
- KC – Morten Andersen 31-yard field goal, 0:01. Tied 34–34. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 2:42.
Overtime
- KC – Eddie Kennison 51-yard pass from Trent Green, 8:42. Chiefs 40–34. Drive: 1 play, 51 yards, 0:08.
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Top passers
- KC – Trent Green – 27/45, 400 yards, 3 TD
- GB – Brett Favre – 25/36, 272 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- KC – Priest Holmes – 22 rushes, 81 yards, TD
- GB – Ahman Green – 26 rushes, 139 yards, TD
Top receivers
- KC – Tony Gonzalez – 4 receptions, 121 yards, TD
- GB – Donald Driver – 7 receptions, 59 yards
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This edition of the rematch series from the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game became one of the most competitive games of the season. The Packers raced to a 14–0 lead before two Trent Green touchdowns tied the game. The Packers scored seventeen straight points in the second and third quarters but early in the fourth Priest Holmes scored. Brett Favre was then intercepted by Jerome Woods at the Chiefs 21 and Woods scored. Exchanges of field goals (Morten Anderson’s 31-yard kick came with one second left) left the game tied 31–31. The Chiefs in overtime called eight straight Holmes rushes before trying a 48-yard field goal; the kick was blocked by Cletidus Hunt. On the Packers possession Ahman Green was immediately stopped by Woods and Woods forced the fumble recovered at the Chiefs 49; Trent Green then unloaded deep to Eddie Kennison and Kennison scored, thus ending a 40–34 Chiefs triumph.
Week 7: at Oakland Raiders
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Game information
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First quarter
- KC – Trent Green 2-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 4:16. Chiefs 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 44 yards, 1:18.
Second quarter
- KC – Morten Andersen 37-yard field goal, 1:07. Chiefs 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:19.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 27-yard field goal, 8:06. Chiefs 10–3. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 5:49.
- KC – Priest Holmes 2-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 4:57. Chiefs 17–3. Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 1:24.
- OAK – Zack Crockett 1-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 2:25. Chiefs 17–10. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:32.
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Top passers
Top rushers
- KC – Priest Holmes – 27 rushes, 123 yards, TD
- OAK – Charlie Garner – 10 rushes, 32 yards
Top receivers
- KC – Tony Gonzalez – 3 receptions, 87 yards
- OAK – Charlie Garner – 8 receptions, 71 yards
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Week 8: vs. Buffalo Bills
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Week 8: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Bills |
2 |
3 |
0 | 0 | 5 |
Chiefs |
7 |
21 |
0 | 10 | 38 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 4-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 14:16. Chiefs 14–2. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:36.
- KC – Priest Holmes 13-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 7:35. Chiefs 21–2. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:19.
- BUF – Rian Lindell 20-yard field goal, 2:56. Chiefs 21–5. Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 4:39.
- KC – Tony Gonzalez 1-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 0:10. Chiefs 28–5. Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 2:46.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 15-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 7:16. Chiefs 35–5. Drive: 1 play, 15 yards, 0:09.
- KC – Morten Andersen 49-yard field goal, 4:02. Chiefs 38–5. Drive: 4 plays, −10 yards, 1:40.
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Top passers
- BUF – Drew Bledsoe – 23/34, 153 yards, 3 INT
- KC – Trent Green – 20/35, 273 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
- BUF – Travis Henry – 22 rushes, 124 yards
- KC – Priest Holmes – 15 rushes, 83 yards, 3 TD
Top receivers
- BUF – Josh Reed – 8 receptions, 59 yards
- KC – Dante Hall – 4 receptions, 107 yards, TD
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Despite 124 rushing yards from Travis Henry and getting a safety on a Kansas City punt, the Bills were humiliated 38–5. Drew Bledsoe was intercepted three times and Alex Van Pelt two more while Trent Green had two touchdowns and 273 yards.
Week 10: vs. Cleveland Browns
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Week 10: Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Browns |
3 |
14 |
3 | 0 | 20 |
Chiefs |
14 |
13 |
7 | 7 | 41 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: November 9
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 45 °F (7 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,560
- Referee: Pete Morelli
- TV announcers (CBS): Dick Enberg, Dan Dierdorf and Bonnie Bernstein
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
- CLE – Phil Dawson 50-yard field goal, 11:31. Browns 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 2:44.
- KC – Priest Holmes 1-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 5:05. Chiefs 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 6:26.
- KC – Priest Holmes 9-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 0:19. Chiefs 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:46.
Second quarter
- CLE – James Jackson 1-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 11:53. Chiefs 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:26.
- KC – Tony Gonzalez 14-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 9:11. Chiefs 21–10. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 2:42.
- CLE – R. J. Bowers 2-yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Phil Dawson kick), 4:54. Chiefs 21–17. Drive: 4 plays, 21 yards, 1:52.
- KC – Morten Andersen 29-yard field goal, 3:13. Chiefs 24–17. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:41.
- KC – Morten Andersen 27-yard field goal, 0:00. Chiefs 27–17. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 1:38.
Third quarter
- KC – Johnnie Morton 28-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 7:16. Chiefs 34–17. Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 4:51.
- CLE – Phil Dawson 22-yard field goal, 0:41. Chiefs 34–20. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 6:35.
Fourth quarter
- KC – Eddie Kennison 27-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 2:19. Chiefs 41–20. Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 5:06.
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Top passers
- CLE – Kelly Holcomb – 19/27, 149 yards, TD, INT
- KC – Trent Green – 29/42, 368 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
- CLE – James Jackson – 17 rushes, 66 yards, TD
- KC – Priest Holmes – 19 rushes, 92 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
- CLE – André Davis – 3 receptions, 35 yards
- KC – Eddie Kennison – 7 receptions, 115 yards, TD
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Trent Green had 368 yards and three touchdowns, Priest Holmes added two scores on the ground, and the Browns were limited to 199 yards of offense in a 41–20 Chiefs win. During halftime the chiefs in a ceremony honored their former running back Marcus Allen inducting him into the ring of honor.
Week 11: at Cincinnati Bengals
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Week 11: Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chiefs |
0 |
3 |
3 | 13 | 19 |
Bengals |
0 |
3 |
7 | 14 | 24 |
at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Date: November 16
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, possible showers, 54 °F (12 °C)
- Game attendance: 64,923
- Referee: Jeff Triplette
- TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Randy Cross and Marcus Allen
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- CIN – Shayne Graham 27-yard field goal, 6:18. Bengals 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 4:59.
- KC – Morten Anderson 37-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 0:57.
Third quarter
- KC – Morten Anderson 39-yard field goal, 10:32. Chiefs 6–3. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 4:28.
- CIN – Jeremi Johnson 13-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Shayne Graham kick), 5:04. Bengals 10–6. Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:28.
Fourth quarter
- CIN – Peter Warrick 68-yard punt return (Shayne Graham kick), 12:47. Bengals 17–6.
- KC – Tony Gonzalez 12-yard pass from Trent Green (pass failed), 6:24. Bengals 17–12. Drive: 5 plays, 92 yards, 2:40.
- CIN – Peter Warrick 77-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Shayne Graham kick), 6:05. Bengals 24–12. Drive: 1 play, 77 yards, 0:19.
- KC – Jason Dunn 3-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Anderson kick), 3:19. Bengals 24–19. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 2:46.
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Top passers
- KC – Trent Green – 28/42, 313 yards, 2 TD
- CIN – Jon Kitna – 19/32, 233 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
Top receivers
- KC – Johnnie Morton – 7 receptions, 96 yards
- CIN – Peter Warrick – 6 receptions, 114 yards, TD
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An undefeated season (attending Miami's overtime win over the Ravens members of the 1972 Dolphins kept a close watch on this game) would not transpire as the Bengals surged to their fifth win, fulfilling a pregame prediction by Chad Johnson (seven catches, 74 yards) of a Bengals win. Jon Kitna’s 77-yard strike to Peter Warrick effectively ended the 24–19 Bengals upset despite a late Trent Green score.
Week 12: vs. Oakland Raiders
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Week 12: Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
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1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Raiders |
0 |
7 |
7 | 10 | 24 |
Chiefs |
14 |
7 |
3 | 3 | 27 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: November 23
- Game time: 3:15 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Overcast, 30 °F (−1 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,889
- Referee: Larry Nemmers
- TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Phil Simms and Armen Keteyian
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
- OAK – Tyrone Wheatley 15-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 10:19. Chiefs 21–14. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:41.
- KC – Morten Andersen 43-yard field goal, 7:12. Chiefs 24–14. Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 3:07.
Fourth quarter
- OAK – Jerry Rice 47-yard pass from Rick Mirer (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 14:26. Chiefs 24–21. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:31.
- OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 41-yard field goal, 2:18. Tied 24–24. Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, 1:33.
- KC – Morten Andersen 35-yard field goal, 0:04. Chiefs 27–24. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 2:14.
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Top passers
- OAK – Rick Mirer – 19/31, 219 yards, TD
- KC – Trent Green – 23/33, 244 yards, TD
Top rushers
- OAK – Tyrone Wheatley – 19 rushes, 77 yards, TD
- KC – Priest Holmes – 21 rushes, 91 yards, TD
Top receivers
- OAK – Jerry Porter – 7 receptions, 89 yards
- KC – Priest Holmes – 6 receptions, 100 yards
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The 3–7 Raiders refused to go quietly as they erased a 21–7 Chiefs lead. Jerry Rice scored for the first time all season but the Chiefs broke a 24–24 tie on Morten Anderson’s field goal with four seconds left.
Week 13: at San Diego Chargers
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Week 13: Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chiefs |
7 |
14 |
0 | 7 | 28 |
Chargers |
0 |
7 |
10 | 7 | 24 |
at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California
- Date: November 30
- Game time: 3:15 p.m. CST/1:15 p.m. PST
- Game weather: Clear and sunny, 71 °F (22 °C)
- Game attendance: 57,671
- Referee: Mike Carey
- TV announcers (CBS): Dick Enberg, Dan Dierdorf and Bonnie Bernstein
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 2-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 12:41. Chiefs 14–0. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:49.
- SD – LaDainian Tomlinson 6-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 6:23. Chiefs 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:54.
- KC – Tony Gonzalez 7-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 1:54. Chiefs 21–7. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:59.
Third quarter
- SD – Steve Christie 21-yard field goal, 8:59. Chiefs 21–10. Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 6:01.
- SD – David Boston 20-yard pass from Doug Flutie (Steve Christie kick), 2:56. Chiefs 21–17. Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:07.
Fourth quarter
- KC – Tony Gonzalez 3-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 6:28. Chiefs 28–17. Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 4:50.
- SD – Antonio Gates 18-yard pass from Doug Flutie (Steve Christie kick), 0:00. Chiefs 28–24. Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 1:08.
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Top passers
- KC – Trent Green – 17/30, 155 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- SD – Doug Flutie – 16/34, 213 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Top rushers
- KC – Priest Holmes – 31 rushes, 162 yards, 2 TD
- SD – LaDainian Tomlinson – 19 rushes, 106 yards, TD
Top receivers
- KC – Tony Gonzalez – 4 receptions, 28 yards, 2 TD
- SD – David Boston – 5 receptions, 85 yards, TD
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The Chiefs reached eleven wins leading wire to wire at Qualcomm Stadium despite two Trent Green interceptions to go with two Green touchdowns. Priest Holmes exploded to 162 rushing yards and two scores.
Week 14: at Denver Broncos
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Week 14: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chiefs |
7 |
14 |
0 | 6 | 27 |
Broncos |
7 |
10 |
14 | 14 | 45 |
at Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
- Date: December 7
- Game time: 3:15 p.m. CST/2:15 p.m. MST
- Game weather: Partly cloudy, 63 °F (17 °C)
- Game attendance: 76,403
- Referee: Tony Corrente
- TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Phil Simms and Armen Keteyian
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- DEN – Clinton Portis 1-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 11:18. Broncos 14–7. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 6:45.
- KC – Priest Holmes 1-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 7:36. Tied 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:42.
- DEN – Jason Elam 47-yard field goal, 5:28. Broncos 17–14. Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 2:08.
- KC – Eddie Kennison 42-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 1:19. Chiefs 21–17. Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 4:09.
Third quarter
- DEN – Reuben Droughns 3-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Jason Elam kick), 5:58. Broncos 24–21. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 7:27.
- DEN – Clinton Portis 59-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 2:42. Broncos 31–21. Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 1:20.
Fourth quarter
- DEN – Clinton Portis 28-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 11:24. Broncos 38–21. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:02.
- DEN – Clinton Portis 53-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 7:58. Broncos 45–21. Drive: 1 play, 53 yards, 0:10.
- KC – Trent Green 1-yard run (run failed), 0:02. Broncos 45–27. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:13.
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Top passers
- KC – Trent Green – 34/47, 397 yards, TD
- DEN – Jake Plummer – 20/29, 238 yards, TD
Top rushers
- KC – Priest Holmes – 12 rushes, 44 yards, 2 TD
- DEN – Clinton Portis – 22 rushes, 218 yards, 5 TD
Top receivers
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The Chiefs suffered their second loss of the season 45–27. The game lead tied or changed six times in the first three quarters but after taking a 24–21 lead the Broncos added 21 more points. Clinton Portis ran in five touchdowns for Denver.
Week 15: vs. Detroit Lions
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Week 15: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Lions |
0 |
10 |
7 | 0 | 17 |
Chiefs |
14 |
14 |
17 | 0 | 45 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 9-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 12:08. Chiefs 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:34.
- DET – Jason Hanson 29-yard field goal, 3:35. Chiefs 21–3. Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 8:33.
- KC – Derrick Blaylock 63-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 2:11. Chiefs 28–3. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:24.
- DET – Az-Zahir Hakim 8-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 0:18. Chiefs 28–10. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 1:53.
Third quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 3-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 10:30. Chiefs 35–10. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:30.
- KC – Morten Andersen 35-yard field goal, 6:56. Chiefs 38–10. Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:26.
- DET – Shawn Bryson 1-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 3:54. Chiefs 38–17. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 3:02.
- KC – Tony Gonzalez 9-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 1:02. Chiefs 45–17. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:52.
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
- DET – Joey Harrington – 20/36, 197 yards, TD, INT
- KC – Trent Green – 20/25, 341 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
- DET – Shawn Bryson – 18 rushes, 105 yards, TD
- KC – Priest Holmes – 18 rushes, 94 yards, 3 TD
Top receivers
- DET – Az-Zahir Hakim – 6 receptions, 72 yards, TD
- KC – Tony Gonzalez – 6 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TD
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The 4–9 Lions were crushed 45–17 as Trent Green threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns while Priest Holmes added three scores of his own. It was Steve Mariucci’s only career loss to the Chiefs. This is Detroit's most recent visit to Kansas City; the Lions return there in 2023.
Week 16: at Minnesota Vikings
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Week 16: Kansas City Chiefs at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chiefs |
0 |
0 |
7 | 13 | 20 |
Vikings |
7 |
17 |
7 | 14 | 45 |
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: December 20
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 64,291
- Referee: Ron Blum
- TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Phil Simms and Armen Keteyian
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 21-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 10:58. Vikings 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:27.
- MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 4-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 3:42. Vikings 21–0. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 5:44.
- MIN – Aaron Elling 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 24–0. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 2:53.
Third quarter
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 11:44. Vikings 31–0. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:07.
- KC – Priest Holmes 2-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 5:16. Vikings 31–7. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:28.
Fourth quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 4-yard run (pass failed), 13:33. Vikings 31–13. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 2:43.
- KC – Priest Holmes 1-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 10:05. Vikings 31–20. Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:07.
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 11-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 7:00. Vikings 38–20. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 3:05.
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 10-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 6:00. Vikings 45–20. Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:46.
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Top passers
- KC – Trent Green – 18/38, 224 yards, 2 INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 20/29, 260 yards, 3 TD, INT
Top rushers
- KC – Priest Holmes – 18 rushes, 55 yards, 3 TD
- MIN – Onterrio Smith – 21 rushes, 146 yards, 3 TD
Top receivers
- KC – Eddie Kennison – 5 receptions, 89 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 7 receptions, 111 yards, 2 TD
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Having clinched the AFC West the Chiefs were vying for a playoff bye. The top conference seed slipped away in this Saturday game as the Vikings forced four Chiefs turnovers, raced to a 31–0 lead, and didn't look back despite a three-touchdown barrage by 10:05 to go in the fourth. Despite the 45-20 loss, the Chiefs gained on a playoff bye on Denver's win over the Colts the next day.
Week 17: vs. Chicago Bears
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Week 17: Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Bears |
0 |
0 |
3 | 0 | 3 |
Chiefs |
0 |
14 |
7 | 10 | 31 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: December 28
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Clear, 46 °F (8 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,413
- Referee: Pete Morelli
- TV announcers (Fox): Sam Rosen and Bill Maas
- Recap, Game Book
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
- CHI – Paul Edinger 48-yard field goal, 9:24. Chiefs 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 5:36.
- KC – Priest Holmes 2-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 0:58. Chiefs 21–3. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 2:15.
Fourth quarter
- KC – Morten Andersen 38-yard field goal, 10:03. Chiefs 24–3. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:17.
- KC – Larry Johnson 5-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 3:40. Chiefs 31–3. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:54.
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Top passers
- CHI – Kordell Stewart – 5/15, 86 yards, 2 INT
- KC – Trent Green – 19/27, 162 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- CHI – Anthony Thomas – 16 rushes, 61 yards
- KC – Priest Holmes – 20 rushes, 50 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
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With New England's shutout win over the Bills the previous day the Chiefs could only secure a playoff bye as the second conference seed. They did so 31–3 on three rushing scores while the 7-9 Bears used three quarterbacks who combined for two interceptions.