1997 Kansas City Chiefs Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 13-3
Finishing 1st in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Division Playoff
Coach: Marty Schottenheimer (13-3)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
1997 Kansas City Chiefs Roster
The Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League ended the 1997 season with a record of 13 wins and 3 losses, finishing first in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Chiefs paced the league with just 232 points allowed. Kansas City kept the scoreboard humming with 375 points. Greg Hill carried the ball for a team-leading 550 yards, while Marcus Allen also buoyed the ground attack.
Elvis Grbac passed for 1,943 yards, and Rich Gannon spent time under center, too. Andre Rison grabbed 72 passes for 1,092 yards, while Kimble Anders provided receiving help as well.
The opportunistic defense led the way with 34 turnovers. Mark McMillian intercepted 8 opponent throws. Dan Williams topped the defensive unit with 10.5 quarterback sacks, part of an overall team total of 54 sacks.
Marty Schottenheimer coached the team. The 1997 Kansas City Chiefs lost in the Division Playoff.
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Regular Season Points For: 375
Regular Season Points Against: 232
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs 3 at Denver Broncos 19 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 8, 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs 28 at Oakland Raiders 27 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 14, 1997 | Buffalo Bills 16 at Kansas City Chiefs 22 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| September 21, 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs 35 at Carolina Panthers 14 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| September 28, 1997 | Seattle Seahawks 17 at Kansas City Chiefs 20 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | OT | |
| October 5, 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs 14 at Miami Dolphins 17 | L | 2-0-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| October 16, 1997 | San Diego Chargers 3 at Kansas City Chiefs 31 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| October 26, 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs 28 at St. Louis Rams 20 | W | 3-0-0 | 3-2-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| November 3, 1997 | Pittsburgh Steelers 10 at Kansas City Chiefs 13 | W | 4-0-0 | 3-2-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| November 9, 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs 10 at Jacksonville Jaguars 24 | L | 4-0-0 | 3-3-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| November 16, 1997 | Denver Broncos 22 at Kansas City Chiefs 24 | W | 5-0-0 | 3-3-0 | 8-3-0 | ||
| November 23, 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs 19 at Seattle Seahawks 14 | W | 5-0-0 | 4-3-0 | 9-3-0 | ||
| November 30, 1997 | San Francisco 49ers 9 at Kansas City Chiefs 44 | W | 6-0-0 | 4-3-0 | 10-3-0 | ||
| December 7, 1997 | Oakland Raiders 0 at Kansas City Chiefs 30 | W | 7-0-0 | 4-3-0 | 11-3-0 | ||
| December 14, 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs 29 at San Diego Chargers 7 | W | 7-0-0 | 5-3-0 | 12-3-0 | ||
| December 21, 1997 | New Orleans Saints 13 at Kansas City Chiefs 25 | W | 8-0-0 | 5-3-0 | 13-3-0 | ||
| January 4, 1998 | Denver Broncos 14 at Kansas City Chiefs 10 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | AFC Divisional Playoff |
