NFL team season
The 2012 season was the Kansas City Chiefs ' 43rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 53rd overall and their first and only full season under head coach Romeo Crennel , who had served as the interim head coach for the final three games of the 2011 season following Todd Haley 's termination. The Chiefs failed to rebound from their 7–9 record in 2011, and were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 12. Although they shared the same 2–14 record as the Jacksonville Jaguars for the worst record of the season, the Chiefs had a lower strength of schedule, so they were awarded the first pick in the 2013 NFL draft . The Chiefs went 0–12 against AFC opponents in 2012; their only wins of the season were from NFC teams, against the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints . In 2017, ESPN.com named the 2012 season the Chiefs’ worst in franchise history.[ 1]
On December 1, 2012, the day before the Chiefs' week 13 game against the Carolina Panthers , linebacker Jovan Belcher murdered his girlfriend then drove to Arrowhead Stadium where he killed himself in front of Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli . The Chiefs held a moment of silence for domestic violence victims and the teams met for a prayer on the field prior to the game.
As of December 26, 2024, this season remains the most recent season the Chiefs finished at or below .500.
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.[ 2] [ 3]
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.[ 4]
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.[ 5] [ 6] 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.[ 7] [ 8] Pioli ."[ 9] 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."[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] 1981 Baltimore Colts season record of losing 9 games by 14 points or more in one season as the Chiefs lost to Denver.[ 3]
The Chiefs finished near the bottom of the league in most major statistical categories. They were 23rd in total offense, 32nd in points scored,[ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
[ 16] [ 17]
Notes
^[a] New England Patriots for S Jarrad Page .
2012 Kansas City Chiefs staff
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
Week 1: vs. Arizona Cardinals [ edit ]
Week 1: Arizona Cardinals at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cardinals
0
3
7 7 17
Chiefs 14
3
3 7 27
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : Game time : 7:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Sunny, 82 °F (28 °C)Game attendance : 64,212Referee : Ken RoanRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
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
Week 2: at St. Louis Rams [ edit ]
Week 2: Kansas City Chiefs at St. Louis Rams – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Chiefs
0
10
0 7 17
Rams 14
3
7 7 31
at Edward Jones Dome , St. Louis, Missouri
Date : Game time : 7:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 53,372Referee : Matt NicksRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
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
Top receivers
KC – Kevin Boss – 4 receptions, 62 yards
STL – Danny Amendola – 3 receptions, 58 yards, TD
Week 3: vs. Seattle Seahawks [ edit ]
Week 3: Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Seahawks 6
17
21 0 44
Chiefs
0
7
0 7 14
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : Game time : 7:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Cloudy, 85 °F (29 °C)Game attendance : 63,870Referee : Craig OchoaRecap , Game Book
Game information
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 [ edit ]
Week 4: Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Chiefs
3
0
0 0 3
Packers 0
14
7 3 24
at Lambeau Field , Green Bay, Wisconsin
Date : Game time : 7:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Clear, 87 °F (31 °C)Game attendance : 67,999Referee : Wayne ElliottRecap , Game Book
Game information
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
Top receivers
KC – Jake O'Connell – 2 receptions, 21 yards
GB – Jarrett Boykin – 5 receptions, 82 yards, TD
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons [ edit ]
Game information
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
Top receivers
ATL – Julio Jones – 6 receptions, 108 yards, 2 TD
KC – Dexter McCluster – 6 receptions, 82 yards
Week 2: at Buffalo Bills [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
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 [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
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 [ edit ]
Week 4: San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Chargers 17
10
0 10 37
Chiefs
0
6
7 7 20
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game information
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 [ edit ]
Week 5: Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Ravens 3
0
6 0 9
Chiefs
0
3
0 3 6
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game information
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
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 6: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
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
Top receivers
KC – Steve Maneri – 4 receptions, 41 yards
TB – Mike Williams – 4 receptions, 113 yards, TD
Week 8: vs. Oakland Raiders [ edit ]
Week 8: Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Raiders 3
10
10 3 26
Chiefs
0
6
3 7 16
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : October 28Game time : 3:05 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny, 50 °F (10 °C)Game attendance : 74,730Referee : Bill Vinovich TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan and Solomon WilcotsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
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 [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
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
Top receivers
Week 10: at Pittsburgh Steelers [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
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
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
Week 11: vs. Cincinnati Bengals [ edit ]
Week 11: Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bengals 7
14
0 7 28
Chiefs
3
3
0 0 6
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : November 18Game time : 12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : Sunny, 59 °F (15 °C)Game attendance : 63,336Referee : Gene Steratore TV announcers (CBS) : Marv Albert and Rich GannonRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
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
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 [ edit ]
Week 12: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Broncos 0
7
7 3 17
Chiefs
6
0
3 0 9
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : November 25Game time : 12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : Sunny, 52 °F (11 °C)Game attendance : 74,244Referee : Jerome Boger TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel and Dan DierdorfRecap , Game Book
Game information
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
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
Top receivers
DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 4 receptions, 82 yards, TD
KC – Dwayne Bowe – 4 receptions, 41 yards
Week 13: vs. Carolina Panthers [ edit ]
Week 13: Carolina Panthers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Panthers
7
7
0 7 21
Chiefs 10
7
7 3 27
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game information
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
Week 14: at Cleveland Browns [ edit ]
Game information
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
Top rushers
KC – Jamaal Charles – 18 rushes, 165 yards, TD
CLE – Montario Hardesty – 10 rushes, 52 yards Top receivers
Week 15: at Oakland Raiders [ edit ]
Week 15: Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Chiefs
0
0
0 0 0
Raiders 3
6
3 3 15
at O.co Coliseum , Oakland, California
Date : December 16Game time : 3:25 p.m. CST/1:25 p.m. PSTGame weather : Cloudy, 54 °F (12 °C)Game attendance : 51,446Referee : Tony Corrente TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan and Solomon WilcotsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
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
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 16: vs. Indianapolis Colts [ edit ]
Week 16: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Colts 7
6
0 7 20
Chiefs
3
0
10 0 13
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : December 23Game time : 12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : Sunny, 25 °F (−4 °C)Game attendance : 62,938Referee : Ron Winter TV announcers (CBS) : Bill Macatee and Steve TaskerRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
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
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 17: at Denver Broncos [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
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
#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division winners
1
Denver Broncos
West
13
3
0
.813
6–0
10–2
.457
.385
W11
2[ a]
New England Patriots
East
12
4
0
.750
6–0
11–1
.496
.466
W2
3[ a]
Houston Texans
South
12
4
0
.750
5–1
10–2
.496
.432
L2
4[ b]
Baltimore Ravens
North
10
6
0
.625
4–2
8–4
.496
.438
L1
Wild cards
5
Indianapolis Colts
South
11
5
0
.688
4–2
8–4
.441
.403
W2
6[ b]
Cincinnati Bengals
North
10
6
0
.625
3–3
7–5
.438
.381
W3
Did not qualify for the postseason
7
Pittsburgh Steelers
North
8
8
0
.500
3–3
5–7
.465
.438
W1
8[ c]
San Diego Chargers
West
7
9
0
.438
4–2
7–5
.457
.286
W2
9[ c]
Miami Dolphins
East
7
9
0
.438
2–4
5–7
.500
.415
L1
10[ d]
Tennessee Titans
South
6
10
0
.375
1–5
5–7
.512
.344
W1
11[ d] [ e]
New York Jets
East
6
10
0
.375
2–4
4–8
.512
.401
L3
12[ e]
Buffalo Bills
East
6
10
0
.375
2–4
5–7
.480
.281
W1
13
Cleveland Browns
North
5
11
0
.313
2–4
5–7
.508
.388
L3
14
Oakland Raiders
West
4
12
0
.250
2–4
4–8
.469
.219
L2
15[ f]
Jacksonville Jaguars
South
2
14
0
.125
2–4
2–10
.539
.531
L5
16[ f]
Kansas City Chiefs
West
2
14
0
.125
0–6
0–12
.516
.438
L4
Tiebreakers [ g]
^ a b New England clinched the AFC's No. 2 seed over Houston based on a head-to-head victory.
^ a b Baltimore clinched the AFC North title over Cincinnati based on a better divisional record (4–2 to 3–3).
^ a b San Diego finished with a better conference record than Miami (7–5 to 5–7).
^ a b Tennessee finished ahead of New York Jets based on head-to-head victory.
^ a b New York Jets finished ahead of Buffalo in the AFC East based on record versus common opponents (5–7 to 3–9).
^ a b Jacksonville finished with a better conference record than Kansas City (2–10 to 0–12).
^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.
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