The 2020 Kansas City Chiefs season was the Kansas City Chiefs ' 51st in the National Football League (NFL), their 61st season overall and their eighth under head coach Andy Reid . The Chiefs, who entered the season as defending Super Bowl LIV champions, qualified for the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, tying a franchise record set from 1990 to 1995 and won the division for the fifth consecutive year. They finished with a franchise-record and league-leading 14 wins. The Chiefs appeared in Super Bowl LV , their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance and fourth in franchise history, but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , 31–9. With the loss, the Chiefs became the sixth defending Super Bowl champion to lose the next year's game, after the 1978 Dallas Cowboys , the 1983 Washington Redskins , the 1997 Green Bay Packers , the 2014 Seattle Seahawks , and the 2017 New England Patriots .
In the offseason, the Chiefs released the longest tenured player in franchise history, punter Dustin Colquitt , who had been with the team since 2005. Colquitt was later signed to the Chiefs practice squad shortly before the playoffs.
The biggest move of the offseason, however, was signing quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a ten-year, $503-million-dollar extension, the largest contract in American sports history.[ 1]
On August 17, the Chiefs announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic , their stadium will be filled at about 22% capacity, or about 16,000 fans. Additionally, fans in attendance will be required to wear a face covering when they are not actively eating or drinking. Season tickets were not sold, however, season ticket holders from 2019 that did not cancelled season tickets, still had the option to buy season tickets in 2021.[ 2]
After a 34–20 Week 3 win over the Baltimore Ravens , the Chiefs set a franchise record for consecutive wins including the playoffs with 12.[ 3] Las Vegas Raiders .[ 4] New England Patriots , the Chiefs became the first team in NFL history to open their season 4–0 in four consecutive seasons.[ 5] Miami Dolphins in Week 14. The victory also gave the Chiefs their first 12–1 record in franchise history.[ 6] Atlanta Falcons gave the Chiefs their franchise record 14th win. It also clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Chiefs finished the season undefeated on the road for the first time in franchise history and with a 14–2 overall record, the best in the NFL during the season. In doing so, the Chiefs became the first team since the 2016 New England Patriots to achieve an 8-0 road record in the regular season.
Following their win in the divisional round of the playoffs against the Browns, Kansas City became the first AFC team ever to host three consecutive conference championship games, and the second team in NFL history to host three consecutive conference championships. The other team was the Philadelphia Eagles from 2002–04, who were also coached by Andy Reid.[ 7] Buffalo Bills 38–24 and advanced to Super Bowl LV , their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance and fourth all-time Super Bowl appearance. They went on to lose to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl, becoming the first team since the 2017 New England Patriots to win a Super Bowl but lose the following one the next season.
The Chiefs had six players named to the Top 100. Tight end Travis Kelce is the only player who was ranked higher than the previous season. Defending Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the highest rated Chiefs player on the list at fourth. Mahomes selection of fourth (behind fellow quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson , as well as defensive tackle Aaron Donald ) drew criticism from multiple NFL analysts and fans.[ 8] SB Nation ’s Chiefs site Arrowhead Pride said they will no longer report on the Top 100 following Mahomes being selected fourth.[ 9]
Coaching staff changes
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2020 Kansas City Chiefs Coaching staff changes
Old coach
Position
New coach
Vacant
Passing game coordinator
Mike Kafka *
Rod Wilson Assistant special teams
Andy Hill
*Mike Kafka will continue serving in his role as quarterbacks coach, but will have additional duties as passing game coordinator
Below are players signed following the conclusion of the 2019 season , some of the players signed spent a portion of the 2019 NFL season on the practice squad and/or active roster.
*Indicates player finished the previous season on the Chiefs' practice squad
Below are players who were on the roster at the end of the 2019 season, but were either released or did not re-sign after their contract expired.
Trades
The Chiefs traded linebacker Dee Ford to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for their 2nd round draft pick (63rd overall).
The Chiefs traded their 2nd round selection (64th overall), in addition to 2019 draft picks, to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for defensive end Frank Clark and a 2019 draft pick.
The Chiefs traded their 6th round selection (211th overall) to the New York Jets in exchange for linebacker Darron Lee
The Chiefs traded their 7th round selection (246th overall) to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for safety Jordan Lucas .
The Chiefs traded their 6th round pick in 2021 NFL draft to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for their 237th pick in the 2020 draft. Undrafted free agents
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Signed and released in the offseason
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Below are players who were signed and released in the offseason before playing a game for the Chiefs in the 2020 season . These players were not a part of the final roster cut downs prior to the start of the regular season.
On July 24, 2020, NFL owners and the NFL Players Association approved giving players the option to opt out of playing during the entire 2020 season as precaution due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The players listed below opted-out before the August 6 deadline and did not play.[ 10]
Final roster cutdown
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The following players were released to bring the roster to the league mandated 53 players before week 1. In addition to the following 24 players being released, the Chiefs also placed two players on the reserve/suspended list and placed one player on the PUP list.
In-season transactions
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All transactions listed in this section occurred after the Chiefs released their initial 53 player roster.
The players listed below served a suspension at some point during the season. The length, reason, and weeks served are all listed below.
2020 Kansas City Chiefs Suspensions served
Player
Position
Reason
Length
Weeks served
Bashaud Breeland [ 11] CB
Personal conduct and
4 games
1–4
Mike Pennel [ 12] DT
Positive test for
2 games
1–2
2020 Kansas City Chiefs In-season signings
Player
Position
Le'Veon Bell RB
Practice squad elevations
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*Roster status as of Super Bowl LV
*Signed to practice squad after release
Injured reserve returns
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The following players spent a portion of the season on injured reserve and were eventually activated off of it.
2020 Kansas City Chiefs staff
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
Preseason cancellation
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The Chiefs' preseason schedule was announced on May 7, but was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[ 13]
As the defending Super Bowl champions , the Chiefs earned the right to host the NFL Kickoff Game , which occurred on September 10. The Chiefs' 2020 schedule was announced on May 7.[ 13]
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Week 1: vs. Houston Texans
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NFL Kickoff Game
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
KC – Travis Kelce 6-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 14:13. Tied 7–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:41.
KC – Sammy Watkins 2-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 2:26. Chiefs 14–7. Drive: 16 plays, 91 yards, 9:04.
KC – Harrison Butker 29-yard field goal, 0:00. Chiefs 17–7. Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 4:07. Third quarter
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 27-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 10:53. Chiefs 24–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:07. Fourth quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 3-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 11:25. Chiefs 31–7. 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:50.
HOU – Jordan Akins 19-yard pass from Deshaun Watson (pass failed), 7:15. Chiefs 31–13. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:10.
HOU – Deshaun Watson 1-yard run (Ka'imi Fairbairn kick), 2:38. Chiefs 31–20. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:51.
KC – Harrison Butker 19-yard field goal, 0:30. Chiefs 34–20. Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:08.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 2: at Los Angeles Chargers
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
KC – Travis Kelce 10-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (kick blocked), 8:51. Chargers 7–6. Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 4:36.
LAC – Jalen Guyton 14-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Michael Badgley kick), 2:30. Chargers 14–6. Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 6:21. Third quarter
LAC – Michael Badgley 41-yard field goal, 8:07. Chargers 17–6. Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 4:50.
KC – Harrison Butker 58-yard field goal, 3:11. Chargers 17–9. Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 4:56. Fourth quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 54-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Patrick Mahomes–Mecole Hardman pass), 12:48. Tied 17–17. Drive: 6 plays, 95 yards, 2:31.
LAC – Michael Badgley 23-yard field goal, 2:27. Chargers 20–17. Drive: 17 plays, 82 yards, 10:21.
KC – Harrison Butker 30-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 20–20. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 2:27. Overtime
KC – Harrison Butker 58-yard field goal, 1:55. Chiefs 23–20. Drive: 13 plays, 39 yards, 5:52.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 3: at Baltimore Ravens
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Game information
First quarter
BAL – Justin Tucker 26-yard field goal, 9:20. Ravens 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 5:40.
KC – Patrick Mahomes 3-yard run (kick failed, wide left), 6:43. Chiefs 6–3. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:37. Second quarter
KC – Anthony Sherman 5-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 12:52. Chiefs 13–3. Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 6:20.
BAL – Devin Duvernay 93-yard kickoff return (Justin Tucker kick), 12:40. Chiefs 13–10.
KC – Tyreek Hill 20-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 6:40. Chiefs 20–10. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 3:26.
KC – Mecole Hardman 49-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 1:48. Chiefs 27–10. Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 2:51. Third quarter
BAL – Justin Tucker 42-yard field goal, 6:13. Chiefs 27–13. Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 6:43. Fourth quarter
BAL – Nick Boyle 5-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (Justin Tucker kick), 14:55. Chiefs 27–20. Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 3:02.
KC – Eric Fisher 2-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 8:14. Chiefs 34–20. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:41.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 4: vs. New England Patriots
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Week 4: New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots
0
3
0 7 10
Chiefs 6
0
7 13 26
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : [ B] Game time : 6:05 p.m. CDTGame weather : Clear, 73 °F (23 °C)Game attendance : 12,729Referee : Tony Corrente TV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy WolfsonRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 23-yard field goal, 10:08. Chiefs 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:52.
KC – Harrison Butker 39-yard field goal, 0:13. Chiefs 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:25. Second quarter
NE – Nick Folk 43-yard field goal, 9:31. Chiefs 6–3. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 5:20. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
NE – N'Keal Harry 4-yard pass from Jarrett Stidham (Nick Folk kick), 13:45. Chiefs 13–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:57.
KC – Mecole Hardman 6-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (kick failed, wide left), 8:57. Chiefs 19–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:48.
KC – Tyrann Mathieu 25-yard interception return (Harrison Butker kick), 8:48. Chiefs 26–10.
Top passers
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Top receivers
Week 5: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
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Week 5: Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Raiders 3
21
0 16 40
Chiefs
7
17
0 8 32
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 10-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 14:29. Chiefs 14–3. Drive: 4 plays, 28 yards, 1:05.
LV – Nelson Agholor 59-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 11:48. Chiefs 14–10. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:41.
KC – Sammy Watkins 8-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 9:04. Chiefs 21–10. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:44.
LV – Darren Waller 5-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:24. Chiefs 21–17. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:40.
LV – Henry Ruggs 72-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 2:39. Raiders 24–21. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:37.
KC – Harrison Butker 32-yard field goal, 0:31. Tied 24–24. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 2:11. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
LV – Josh Jacobs 7-yard run (kick failed, wide left), 14:14. Raiders 30–24. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 8:00.
LV – Daniel Carlson 43-yard field goal, 6:39. Raiders 33–24. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 5:11.
LV – Josh Jacobs 2-yard run (Daniel Carlson kick), 5:26. Raiders 40–24. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:05.
KC – Travis Kelce 7-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Patrick Mahomes–Darrel Williams pass), 3:57. Raiders 40–32. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:29.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 6: at Buffalo Bills
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
BUF – Stefon Diggs 4-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 11:22. Bills 10–7. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:43.
KC – Travis Kelce 12-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (kick failed, wide right), 4:56. Chiefs 13–10. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:26. Third quarter
KC – Darrel Williams 13-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 1:18. Chiefs 20–10. Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 7:47. Fourth quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 37-yard field goal, 9:07. Chiefs 23–10. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:20.
BUF – Cole Beasley 8-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 6:34. Chiefs 23–17. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:33.
KC – Harrison Butker 30-yard field goal, 1:56. Chiefs 26–17. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:38.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 7: at Denver Broncos
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Game information
First quarter
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 11-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 9:08. Chiefs 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:02.
DEN – Drew Lock 2-yard run (kick failed, wide left), 6:04. Chiefs 7–6. Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:46.
KC – Harrison Butker 40-yard field goal, 2:04. Chiefs 10–6. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 4:00. Second quarter
KC – Daniel Sorensen 50-yard interception return (Harrison Butker kick), 9:18. Chiefs 17–6.
DEN – Brandon McManus 43-yard field goal, 5:49. Chiefs 17–9. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:29.
KC – Byron Pringle 102-yard kickoff return (Harrison Butker kick), 5:35. Chiefs 24–9. Third quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 31-yard field goal, 10:21. Chiefs 27–9. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:03.
KC – Harrison Butker 26-yard field goal, 2:00. Chiefs 30–9. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 3:49. Fourth quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 10-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 11:15. Chiefs 37–9. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 3:33.
DEN – Melvin Gordon 3-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 6:54. Chiefs 37–16. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:21.
KC – Chad Henne 1-yard run (kick failed, hit left upright), 2:58. Chiefs 43–16. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 3:56.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 8: vs. New York Jets
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Week 8: New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
3
6
0 0 9
Chiefs 14
7
7 7 35
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : November 1Game time : 12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : Sunny, 52 °F (11 °C)Game attendance : 11,932Referee : Land Clark TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie CollinsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NYJ – Sergio Castillo 55-yard field goal, 13:02. Chiefs 14–6. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:15.
NYJ – Sergio Castillo 48-yard field goal, 2:55. Chiefs 14–9. Drive: 13 plays, 51 yards, 7:02.
KC – Travis Kelce 3-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 0:58. Chiefs 21–9. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 1:57. Third quarter
KC – Demarcus Robinson 26-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 2:15. Chiefs 28–9. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 3:21. Fourth quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 41-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 10:58. Chiefs 35–9. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:10.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 9: vs. Carolina Panthers
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Week 9: Carolina Panthers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Panthers
7
10
0 14 31
Chiefs 3
10
7 13 33
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
CAR – Curtis Samuel 14-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 12:39. Panthers 14–3. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:59.
KC – Harrison Butker 55-yard field goal, 11:01. Panthers 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 1:38.
KC – Demarcus Robinson 1-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 3:45. Panthers 14–13. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:44.
CAR – Joey Slye 47-yard field goal, 0:46. Panthers 17–13. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 2:59. Third quarter
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 4-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 4:42. Chiefs 20–17. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:17. Fourth quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 28-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (kick failed, hit left upright), 14:23. Chiefs 26–17. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 1:56.
CAR – Teddy Bridgewater 4-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 10:22. Chiefs 26–24. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:01.
KC – Tyreek Hill 2-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 7:40. Chiefs 33–24. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 2:42.
CAR – Christian McCaffrey 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 1:53. Chiefs 33–31. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:47.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 11: at Las Vegas Raiders
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Week 11: Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs 7
7
7 14 35
Raiders
14
3
0 14 31
at Allegiant Stadium , Paradise, Nevada
Date : November 22Game time : 7:20 p.m. CST/5:20 p.m. PSTGame weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 0Referee : Carl CheffersTV announcers (NBC) : Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele TafoyaRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 3-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 11:16. Tied 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:44.
LV – Daniel Carlson 35-yard field goal, 4:36. Raiders 17–14. Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 6:40. Third quarter
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 14-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 6:23. Chiefs 21–17. Drive: 16 plays, 93 yards, 8:37. Fourth quarter
LV – Darren Waller 3-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 14:54. Raiders 24–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:29.
KC – Le'Veon Bell 6-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 5:54. Chiefs 28–24. Drive: 12 plays, 91 yards, 5:39.
LV – Jason Witten 1-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:43. Raiders 31–28. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:11.
KC – Travis Kelce 35-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 0:28. Chiefs 35–31. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:15.
Top passers
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Top receivers
Week 12: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Week 12: Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs 17
3
7 0 27
Buccaneers
0
7
3 14 24
at Raymond James Stadium , Tampa, Florida
Date : November 29Game time : 4:25 p.m. EST/3:25 p.m. CSTGame weather : Clear, 81 °F (27 °C)Game attendance : 15,950Referee : Shawn Hochuli TV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy WolfsonRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 19-yard field goal, 12:14. Chiefs 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 2:46.
KC – Tyreek Hill 75-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 6:49. Chiefs 10–0. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:10.
KC – Tyreek Hill 44-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 1:32. Chiefs 17–0. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 3:50. Second quarter
TB – Ronald Jones II 37-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 4:29. Chiefs 17–7. Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 4:09.
KC – Harrison Butker 29-yard field goal, 0:14. Chiefs 20–7. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 4:15. Third quarter
TB – Ryan Succop 26-yard field goal, 11:04. Chiefs 20–10. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:56.
KC – Tyreek Hill 20-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 7:00. Chiefs 27–10. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:04. Fourth quarter
TB – Mike Evans 31-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 12:44. Chiefs 27–17. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:29.
TB – Mike Evans 7-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 4:10. Chiefs 27–24. Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 2:11.
Top passers
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 37/49, 462 yards, 3 TD
TB – Tom Brady – 27/41, 345 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
Top receivers
KC – Tyreek Hill – 13 receptions, 269 yards, 3 TD
TB – Rob Gronkowski – 6 receptions, 106 yards
Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos
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Week 13: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Broncos
3
7
6 0 16
Chiefs 3
6
10 3 22
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : December 6Game time : 7:20 p.m. CSTGame weather : Clear, 41 °F (5 °C)Game attendance : 12,578Referee : Alex Kemp TV announcers (NBC) : Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele TafoyaRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
DEN – Brandon McManus 53-yard field goal, 3:58. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 42 yards, 5:50.
KC – Harrison Butker 35-yard field goal, 0:20. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 7:58. Second quarter
DEN – Tim Patrick 5-yard pass from Drew Lock (Brandon McManus kick), 6:26. Broncos 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 4:11.
KC – Harrison Butker 24-yard field goal, 2:42. Broncos 10–6. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:44.
KC – Harrison Butker 23-yard field goal, 0:00. Broncos 10–9. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 0:28. Third quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 31-yard field goal, 10:32. Chiefs 12–10. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:28.
DEN – Tim Patrick 10-yard pass from Drew Lock (pass failed), 3:50. Broncos 16–12. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 6:42.
KC – Travis Kelce 20-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 1:06. Chiefs 19–16. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:44. Fourth quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 48-yard field goal, 1:04. Chiefs 22–16. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 5:03.
Top passers
DEN – Drew Lock – 15/28, 151 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 25/40, 318 yards, TD Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 14: at Miami Dolphins
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Week 14: Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs 0
14
16 3 33
Dolphins
7
3
0 17 27
at Hard Rock Stadium , Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : December 13Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : Sunny, 81 °F (27 °C)Game attendance : 13,057Referee : Clay MartinTV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy WolfsonRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 31-yard field goal, 10:14. Dolphins 10–0. Drive: 10 plays, 34 yards, 5:23.
KC – Tyreek Hill 32-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 8:10. Dolphins 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:04.
KC – Travis Kelce 6-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 0:37. Chiefs 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 2:15. Third quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 44-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 13:50. Chiefs 21–10. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:10.
KC – Mecole Hardman 67-yard punt return (Harrison Butker kick), 12:38. Chiefs 28–10.
KC – Tua Tagovailoa sacked in end zone by Chris Jones for a Safety, 6:52. Chiefs 30–10. Fourth quarter
MIA – Mike Gesicki 29-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 12:03. Chiefs 30–17. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:16.
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa 1-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 4:15. Chiefs 30–24. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:52.
KC – Harrison Butker 46-yard field goal, 1:08. Chiefs 33–24. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:07.
MIA – Jason Sanders 44-yard field goal, 0:16. Chiefs 33–27. Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards, 0:52.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 15: at New Orleans Saints
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Week 15: Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs 7
7
7 11 32
Saints
0
9
6 14 29
at Mercedes-Benz Superdome , New Orleans, Louisiana
Date : December 20Game time : 3:25 p.m. CSTGame weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 3,000Referee : Scott Novak TV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy WolfsonRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
KC – Travis Kelce 1-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 14:58. Chiefs 14–0. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:01.
NO – Taysom Hill 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 10:21. Chiefs 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:40.
NO – Demarcus Robinson fumble forced by Craig Robertson out of bounds in end zone for a Safety, 0:03. Chiefs 14–9. Third quarter
NO – Latavius Murray 24-yard pass from Drew Brees (pass failed), 13:16. Saints 15–14. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:44.
KC – Mecole Hardman 5-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 8:23. Chiefs 21–15. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:53. Fourth quarter
KC – LeVeon Bell 12-yard run (Patrick Mahomes–Travis Kelce pass), 13:44. Chiefs 29–15. Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 4:44.
NO – Alvin Kamara 14-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 9:43. Chiefs 29–22. Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 1:13.
KC – Harrison Butker 22-yard field goal, 4:18. Chiefs 32–22. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:25.
NO – Lil'Jordan Humphrey 17-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 2:06. Chiefs 32–29. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:12.
Top passers
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 26/47, 254 yards, 3 TD
NO – Drew Brees – 15/34, 234 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
Top receivers
KC – Travis Kelce – 8 receptions, 68 yards, TD
NO – Emmanuel Sanders – 4 receptions, 76 yards
Week 16: vs. Atlanta Falcons
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Week 16: Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Falcons
0
7
0 7 14
Chiefs 0
7
0 10 17
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : December 27Game time : 12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : 49 °F (9 °C)Game attendance : 13,470Referee : Craig Wrolstad TV announcers (Fox) : Kevin Burkhardt, Daryl Johnston and Pam OliverRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 53-yard field goal, 14:08. Chiefs 10–7. Drive: 7 plays, 28 yards, 2:31.
ATL – Laquon Treadwell 5-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo kick), 4:33. Falcons 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:25.
KC – Demarcus Robinson 25-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 1:55. Chiefs 17–14. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:38.
Top passers
ATL – Matt Ryan – 27/35, 300 yards, 2 TD
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 24/44, 278 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
Top receivers
ATL – Calvin Ridley – 5 receptions, 130 yards
KC – Travis Kelce – 7 receptions, 98 yards, TD
Week 17: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
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Week 17: Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Chargers 7
17
7 7 38
Chiefs
7
7
0 7 21
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
KC – Darwin Thompson 1-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 13:41. Chiefs 14–7. Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:42.
LAC – Austin Ekeler 4-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Michael Badgley kick), 9:51. Tied 14–14. Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 2:06.
LAC – Chad Henne sacked in end zone by Isaac Rochell for a Safety, 1:43. Chargers 16–14.
LAC – Justin Herbert 1-yard run (Justin Herbert–Justin Jackson pass), 0:16. Chargers 24–14. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 1:27. Third quarter
LAC – Mike Williams 48-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Michael Badgley kick), 0:47. Chargers 31–14. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:17. Fourth quarter
KC – Darwin Thompson 8-yard pass from Chad Henne (Harrison Butker kick), 11:49. Chargers 31–21. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:58.
LAC – Kalen Ballage 1-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 8:09. Chargers 38–21. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 3:40.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
LAC – Mike Williams – 6 receptions, 108 yards, TD
KC – Darwin Thompson – 7 receptions, 65 yards, TD
#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division leaders
1
Kansas City Chiefs
West
14
2
0
.875
4–2
10–2
.465
.464
L1
2
Buffalo Bills
East
13
3
0
.813
6–0
10–2
.512
.471
W6
3
Pittsburgh Steelers
North
12
4
0
.750
4–2
9–3
.475
.448
L1
4[ a]
Tennessee Titans
South
11
5
0
.688
5–1
8–4
.475
.398
W1
Wild Cards
5[ b] [ c]
Baltimore Ravens
North
11
5
0
.688
4–2
7–5
.494
.401
W5
6[ c] [ d]
Cleveland Browns
North
11
5
0
.688
3–3
7–5
.451
.406
W1
7[ a] [ b] [ d]
Indianapolis Colts
South
11
5
0
.688
4–2
7–5
.443
.384
W1
Did not qualify for the postseason
8
Miami Dolphins
East
10
6
0
.625
3–3
7–5
.467
.347
L1
9
Las Vegas Raiders
West
8
8
0
.500
4–2
6–6
.539
.477
W1
10[ e]
New England Patriots
East
7
9
0
.438
3–3
6–6
.527
.429
W1
11[ e]
Los Angeles Chargers
West
7
9
0
.438
3–3
6–6
.482
.344
W4
12
Denver Broncos
West
5
11
0
.313
1–5
4–8
.566
.388
L3
13
Cincinnati Bengals
North
4
11
1
.281
1–5
4–8
.529
.438
L1
14
Houston Texans
South
4
12
0
.250
2–4
3–9
.541
.219
L5
15
New York Jets
East
2
14
0
.125
0–6
1–11
.594
.656
L1
16
Jacksonville Jaguars
South
1
15
0
.063
1–5
1–11
.549
.688
L15
Tiebreakers [ f]
^ a b Tennessee finished ahead of Indianapolis based on division record.
^ a b Baltimore finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head victory. Division tiebreaker used to eliminate Cleveland (see below).
^ a b Baltimore finished ahead of Cleveland based on head-to-head sweep.
^ a b Cleveland finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head victory.
^ a b New England finished ahead of the LA Chargers based on head-to-head victory.
^ 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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Game information
First quarter
KC – Patrick Mahomes 1-yard run (kick failed, wide left), 9:11. Chiefs 6–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:49.
CLE – Cody Parkey 46-yard field goal, 2:41. Chiefs 6–3. Drive: 12 plays, 47 yards, 6:30. Second quarter
KC – Travis Kelce 20-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 13:48. Chiefs 13–3. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:53.
KC – Harrison Butker 50-yard field goal, 3:09. Chiefs 16–3. Drive: 13 plays, 53 yards, 6:29.
KC – Harrison Butker 28-yard field goal, 0:02. Chiefs 19–3. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 1:32. Third quarter
CLE – Jarvis Landry 4-yard pass from Baker Mayfield (Cody Parkey kick), 9:29. Chiefs 19–10. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:38.
KC – Harrison Butker 33-yard field goal, 4:24. Chiefs 22–10. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:05. Fourth quarter
CLE – Kareem Hunt 3-yard run (Cody Parkey kick), 11:07. Chiefs 22–17. Drive: 18 plays, 75 yards, 8:17.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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AFC Championship: (2) Buffalo Bills at (1) Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Bills
9
3
3 9 24
Chiefs 0
21
10 7 38
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date : January 24, 2021Game time : 5:40 p.m. CST Game weather : Cloudy, 40 °F (4 °C)Game attendance : 16,993Referee : Bill Vinovich TV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson, Evan Washburn and Jay FeelyRecap , Game Book
Game information
First Quarter
BUF – Tyler Bass 51-yard field goal, 11:32. Bills 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 3:28.
BUF – Dawson Knox 3-yard pass from Josh Allen (kick failed, hit right upright), 6:14. Bills 9–0. Drive: 1 play, 3 yards, 0:05. Second Quarter
KC – Mecole Hardman 3-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 14:16. Bills 9–7. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:58.
KC – Darrel Williams 6-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 9:35. Chiefs 14–9. Drive: 5 plays, 82 yards, 2:51.
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 1-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 4:12. Chiefs 21–9. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:19.
BUF – Tyler Bass 20-yard field goal, 0:14. Chiefs 21–12. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 3:58. Third Quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 45-yard field goal, 10:53. Chiefs 24–12. Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 4:07.
BUF – Tyler Bass 27-yard field goal, 5:52. Chiefs 24–15. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 4:56.
KC – Travis Kelce 1-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 3:29. Chiefs 31–15. Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 2:20. Fourth Quarter
KC – Travis Kelce 5-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 7:36. Chiefs 38–15. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 5:35.
BUF – Isaiah McKenzie 6-yard pass from Josh Allen (pass failed), 4:08. Chiefs 38–21. Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 3:28.
BUF – Tyler Bass 51-yard field goal, 3:19. Chiefs 38–24. Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 0:49.
Top passers
Top rushers
BUF – Josh Allen – 7 rushes, 88 yards
KC – Darrel Williams – 13 rushes, 52 yards, TD Top receivers
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Super Bowl LV: (A1) Kansas City Chiefs vs. (N5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs
3
3
3 0 9
Buccaneers 7
14
10 0 31
at Raymond James Stadium , Tampa, Florida [ A]
Date : February 7, 2021Game time : 6:40 p.m. EST /5:40 p.m. CSTGame weather : Clear, 63 °F (17 °C)Game attendance : 24,835Referee : Carl Cheffers TV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson, Evan Washburn and Jay FeelyRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
TB – Rob Gronkowski 17-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 6:05. Buccaneers 14–3. Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:58.
KC – Harrison Butker 34-yard field goal, 1:01. Buccaneers 14–6. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 5:04.
TB – Antonio Brown 1-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 0:06. Buccaneers 21–6. Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 0:55. Third quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 52-yard field goal, 11:26. Buccaneers 21–9. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:34.
TB – Leonard Fournette 27-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 7:45. Buccaneers 28–9. Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 3:41.
TB – Ryan Succop 52-yard field goal, 2:46. Buccaneers 31–9. Drive: 8 plays, 11 yards, 3:34. Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
^ a b c Despite being played in the Buccaneers home stadium, the Super Bowl is still officially considered a neutral site game.
^ a b Due to positive COVID-19 tests from Chiefs' practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta'amu and Patriots' quarterback Cam Newton , the NFL announced the game would be postponed to give both teams time to see if any other players had caught the virus. Following all additional tests coming back negative, the NFL announced the game would be played on October 5.[ 14]
^ a b The Chiefs' Week 6 game at the Buffalo Bills was rescheduled from October 15 (Thursday) to October 19 (Monday), due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Titans' organization that forced the Bills–Titans game during Week 5 to be rescheduled from October 11 to October 13.[ 15]
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