1988 Kansas City Chiefs Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 4-11-1
Finishing 5th in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Frank Gansz (4-11-1)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
1988 Kansas City Chiefs Roster
The Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League ended the 1988 season with a record of 4 wins and 11 losses and 1 ties, finishing fifth in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference.
Kansas City chalked up 254 points, while the defensive squad allowed 320. Steve DeBerg passed for 2,935 yards. Stephone Paige topped pass catchers, grabbing 61 passes for 902 yards. Paul Palmer and Carlos Carson were targeted regularly as well.
Christian Okoye carried the ball for a team-leading 473 yards for the Chiefs, while Herman Heard and Paul Palmer additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
Deron Cherry picked off 7 opponent throws. Bill Maas led the defensive unit with 4 sacks.
Frank Gansz coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 254
Regular Season Points Against: 320
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 1988 | Cleveland Browns 6 at Kansas City Chiefs 3 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 11, 1988 | Kansas City Chiefs 10 at Seattle Seahawks 31 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 18, 1988 | Denver Broncos 13 at Kansas City Chiefs 20 | W | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| September 25, 1988 | San Diego Chargers 24 at Kansas City Chiefs 23 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 2, 1988 | Kansas City Chiefs 17 at New York Jets 17 | T | 1-2-0 | 0-1-1 | 1-3-1 | OT | |
| October 9, 1988 | Kansas City Chiefs 6 at Houston Oilers 7 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-2-1 | 1-4-1 | ||
| October 16, 1988 | Los Angeles Raiders 27 at Kansas City Chiefs 17 | L | 1-3-0 | 0-2-1 | 1-5-1 | ||
| October 23, 1988 | Detroit Lions 7 at Kansas City Chiefs 6 | L | 1-4-0 | 0-2-1 | 1-6-1 | ||
| October 30, 1988 | Kansas City Chiefs 10 at Los Angeles Raiders 17 | L | 1-4-0 | 0-3-1 | 1-7-1 | ||
| November 6, 1988 | Kansas City Chiefs 11 at Denver Broncos 17 | L | 1-4-0 | 0-4-1 | 1-8-1 | ||
| November 13, 1988 | Cincinnati Bengals 28 at Kansas City Chiefs 31 | W | 2-4-0 | 0-4-1 | 2-8-1 | ||
| November 20, 1988 | Seattle Seahawks 24 at Kansas City Chiefs 27 | W | 3-4-0 | 0-4-1 | 3-8-1 | ||
| November 27, 1988 | Kansas City Chiefs 10 at Pittsburgh Steelers 16 | L | 3-4-0 | 0-5-1 | 3-9-1 | ||
| December 4, 1988 | New York Jets 34 at Kansas City Chiefs 38 | W | 4-4-0 | 0-5-1 | 4-9-1 | ||
| December 11, 1988 | Kansas City Chiefs 12 at New York Giants 28 | L | 4-4-0 | 0-6-1 | 4-10-1 | ||
| December 18, 1988 | Kansas City Chiefs 13 at San Diego Chargers 24 | L | 4-4-0 | 0-7-1 | 4-11-1 |
