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{{short description|NFL team season}} |
{{short description|NFL team season}} |
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{{Infobox NFL team season |
{{Infobox NFL team season |
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| division_place = 2nd [[AFC West]] |
| division_place = 2nd [[AFC West]] |
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| coach = [[Andy Reid]] |
| coach = [[Andy Reid]] |
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| owner = [[Lamar Hunt#Personal life|The Hunt family |
| owner = [[Lamar Hunt#Personal life|The Hunt family]] |
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| general manager = [[John Dorsey (American football)|John Dorsey]] |
| general manager = [[John Dorsey (American football)|John Dorsey]] |
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| stadium = [[Arrowhead Stadium]] |
| stadium = [[Arrowhead Stadium]] |
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| radio = |
| radio = |
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| playoffs = ''Did not qualify'' |
| playoffs = ''Did not qualify'' |
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| pro bowlers = {{Collapsible list |
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| pro bowlers = RB [[Jamaal Charles]]<br />LB [[Tamba Hali]]<br />LB [[Justin Houston]]<br />DT [[Dontari Poe]] |
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| title = 4 |
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| 1 = RB [[Jamaal Charles]] |
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| 2 = LB [[Tamba Hali]] |
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| 3 = LB [[Justin Houston]] |
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| 4 = DT [[Dontari Poe]] |
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| AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list |
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| title = 2 |
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| 1 = LB Justin Houston ''<small>(1st team)</small>'' |
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| 2 = FB [[Anthony Sherman]] ''<small>(2nd team)</small>'' |
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| MVP = [[Justin Houston]] |
| MVP = [[Justin Houston]] |
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| ROY = [[De'Anthony Thomas]] |
| ROY = [[De'Anthony Thomas]] |
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The [[2014 NFL season|2014 season]] was the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]' 45th in the [[National Football League]] (NFL), their 55th overall and their second under the [[List of Kansas City Chiefs head coaches|head coach]]/general manager tandem of [[Andy Reid]] and [[John Dorsey (American football)|John Dorsey]]. The Chiefs broke the crowd noise record on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' against the [[2014 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] on September 29, 2014 with a crowd roar of 142.2 decibels.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kansas City Chiefs Fans Reclaim Guinness World Record for Crowd Noise|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/kansas-city-chiefs-fans-reclaim-guinness-world-record/story?id=25853256|website=ABCNews}}</ref> The Chiefs failed to match their 11–5 record from [[2013 Kansas City Chiefs season|2013]], and missed the playoffs. However, they defeated both teams that would eventually meet in that season's [[Super Bowl XLIX|Super Bowl]]: the New England Patriots and the [[2014 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. The 2014 Kansas City Chiefs became the first NFL team since the [[1964 New York Giants season|1964 New York Giants]], and the only team in the 16 game season era, to complete an entire season with no touchdown passes to a wide receiver.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-12-28/kansas-city-chiefs-wide-receivers-touchdowns-catches-stats-numbers-alex-smith-season-andy-reid-dwayne-bowe-draft-pick |title=Chiefs complete season with no wide receiver touchdown catches {{!}} NFL {{!}} Sporting News |website=www.sportingnews.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228220012/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-12-28/kansas-city-chiefs-wide-receivers-touchdowns-catches-stats-numbers-alex-smith-season-andy-reid-dwayne-bowe-draft-pick |archive-date=2014-12-28}} |
The [[2014 NFL season|2014 season]] was the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]' 45th in the [[National Football League]] (NFL), their 55th overall and their second under the [[List of Kansas City Chiefs head coaches|head coach]]/general manager tandem of [[Andy Reid]] and [[John Dorsey (American football)|John Dorsey]]. The Chiefs broke the crowd noise record on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' against the [[2014 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] on September 29, 2014 with a crowd roar of 142.2 decibels.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kansas City Chiefs Fans Reclaim Guinness World Record for Crowd Noise|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/kansas-city-chiefs-fans-reclaim-guinness-world-record/story?id=25853256|website=ABCNews}}</ref> The Chiefs failed to match their 11–5 record from [[2013 Kansas City Chiefs season|2013]], and missed the playoffs. However, they defeated both teams that would eventually meet in that season's [[Super Bowl XLIX|Super Bowl]]: the New England Patriots and the [[2014 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. The 2014 Kansas City Chiefs became the first NFL team since the [[1964 New York Giants season|1964 New York Giants]], and the only team in the 16 game season era, to complete an entire season with no touchdown passes to a wide receiver.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-12-28/kansas-city-chiefs-wide-receivers-touchdowns-catches-stats-numbers-alex-smith-season-andy-reid-dwayne-bowe-draft-pick |title=Chiefs complete season with no wide receiver touchdown catches {{!}} NFL {{!}} Sporting News |website=www.sportingnews.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228220012/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-12-28/kansas-city-chiefs-wide-receivers-touchdowns-catches-stats-numbers-alex-smith-season-andy-reid-dwayne-bowe-draft-pick |archive-date=2014-12-28}}</ref> |
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As of {{date|2=MDY}}, this is the latest season in which the Chiefs failed to qualify for the playoffs, marking the sole instance of missing the playoffs during Andy Reid's tenure as head coach. |
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| CB || [[Justin Rogers (cornerback)|Justin Rogers]] || UFA || [[Buffalo Bills]]<br />Miami Dolphins<br />Houston Texans || Kansas City Chiefs |
| CB || [[Justin Rogers (cornerback)|Justin Rogers]] || UFA || [[Buffalo Bills]]<br />Miami Dolphins<br />Houston Texans || Kansas City Chiefs |
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| G || [[Geoff Schwartz]] || UFA || Kansas City Chiefs || New York Giants |
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|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" |
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| DT || [[Vance Walker]] || UFA || [[Oakland Raiders]] || Kansas City Chiefs |
| DT || [[Vance Walker]] || UFA || [[Oakland Raiders]] || Kansas City Chiefs |
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====Draft==== |
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{{main|2014 NFL |
{{main|2014 NFL draft}} |
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! colspan=5 style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Kansas City Chiefs|2014|border=2}}"| 2014 Kansas City Chiefs |
! colspan=5 style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Kansas City Chiefs|2014|border=2}}"| 2014 Kansas City Chiefs Draft |
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'''Notes''' |
'''Notes''' |
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* The Chiefs traded a conditional 2014 third-round selection along with their [[2013 NFL |
* The Chiefs traded a conditional 2014 third-round selection along with their [[2013 NFL draft|2013]] second-round selection to the [[San Francisco 49ers]] in exchange for [[List of Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterbacks|quarterback]] [[Alex Smith]]; the 2014 selection was later upgraded to a second-rounder (No. 56 overall) after a condition was met in which the Chiefs won a minimum of eight games during the [[2013 Kansas City Chiefs season|2013]] season. |
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* {{small|*}} Acquired via trade with the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. Dallas received [[linebacker]] [[Edgar Jones (linebacker)|Edgar Jones]] and the Chiefs' seventh-round selection (No. 238 overall). |
* {{small|*}} Acquired via trade with the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. Dallas received [[linebacker]] [[Edgar Jones (linebacker)|Edgar Jones]] and the Chiefs' seventh-round selection (No. 238 overall). |
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! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Kansas City Chiefs|year=2014|border=2}}"| Position !! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Kansas City Chiefs|year=2014|border=2}}"| Player !! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Kansas City Chiefs|year=2014|border=2}}"| College |
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| S || Daniel Sorensen || [[BYU Cougars football|BYU]] |
| S || [[Daniel Sorensen]] || [[BYU Cougars football|BYU]] |
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| WR || Darryl Surgent || [[Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football|Louisiana-Lafayette]] |
| WR || Darryl Surgent || [[Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football|Louisiana-Lafayette]] |
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| WR || [[Dwayne Bowe]] || 1 game || Violation of personal<br />conduct policy<ref>{{cite web|title=Reports: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe to be Suspended One Game|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24662204/reports-chiefs-wr-dwayne-bowe-to-be-suspended-one-game|website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> || 1 |
| WR || [[Dwayne Bowe]] || 1 game || Violation of personal<br />conduct policy<ref>{{cite web|title=Reports: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe to be Suspended One Game|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24662204/reports-chiefs-wr-dwayne-bowe-to-be-suspended-one-game|website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> || 1 |
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| T || [[Donald Stephenson]] || 4 games || Performance enhancing<br />drugs violation<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs OT Donald Stephenson suspended four games|url= |
| T || [[Donald Stephenson]] || 4 games || Performance enhancing<br />drugs violation<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs OT Donald Stephenson suspended four games|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-ot-donald-stephenson-suspended-four-games-0ap3000000381842|website=NFL.com}}</ref> || 1–4 |
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==Eric Berry== |
==Eric Berry== |
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After complaining of chest pains in a week 12 loss to the [[Oakland Raiders]], safety [[Eric Berry]] received an X-ray. Doctors discovered a mass in his chest which was believed to be lymphoma. He was placed on the Non-football illness list, ending his season.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
After complaining of chest pains in a week 12 loss to the [[Oakland Raiders]], safety [[Eric Berry]] received an X-ray. Doctors discovered a mass in his chest which was believed to be lymphoma. He was placed on the Non-football illness list, ending his season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eric-berry-s-season-over-will-visit-lymphoma-specialist-0ap3000000433839|title=Eric Berry's season over; will visit lymphoma specialist|date=November 24, 2014|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|website=[[National Football League]]}}</ref> Immediately following the reports coming out, many NFL players and teams issued wishes to Berry, including division rivals the Oakland Raiders, [[San Diego Chargers]], and [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Family Rallies Behind Eric Berry|url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Family-Rallies-Behind-Eric-Berry/214dc4fc-1531-4a87-94d3-62c658a41ed9|website=KCChiefs.com|access-date=2014-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219021146/http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Family-Rallies-Behind-Eric-Berry/214dc4fc-1531-4a87-94d3-62c658a41ed9|archive-date=2014-12-19|url-status=dead}}</ref> On December 7, prior to a game against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], many Cardinals players, coaches, and front office staff, wore shirts sold through the Chiefs website that said "Be Bold, Be Strong, Be Berry" with his name and jersey number on the back. The Cardinals also donated $10,000 to Berry's charity, The Eric Berry Foundation.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cardinals Show Support for Eric Berry|url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Cardinals-Show-Support-for-Eric-Berry-/f2b52a42-cebe-4e1f-8f0a-97ab1e4498c7|website=KCChiefs.com|access-date=2014-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219021816/http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Cardinals-Show-Support-for-Eric-Berry-/f2b52a42-cebe-4e1f-8f0a-97ab1e4498c7|archive-date=2014-12-19|url-status=dead}}</ref> On December 8, Berry was confirmed to have [[Hodgkin's lymphoma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12000374/eric-berry-kansas-city-chiefs-diagnosed-hodgkin-lymphoma|title=Eric Berry of Kansas City Chiefs diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma}}</ref> His doctor, Dr. Christopher Flowers, a lymphoma specialist at [[Emory University Hospital]] in [[Atlanta]], said of Berry's diagnosis, "This is a diagnosis that is very treatable and potentially curable with standard chemotherapy approaches. The goal of Mr. Berry's treatment is to cure his lymphoma and we are beginning that treatment now." Following the confirmation, Berry released a statement saying "I am truly thankful for all of the support from family, friends, coaches, teammates and the entire Chiefs kingdom. At first I was in shock with the diagnosis on Saturday and did not even want to miss a game, but I understand that right now I have to concentrate on a new opponent. I have great confidence in the doctors and the plan they are going to put in place for me to win this fight. I believe that I am in God’s hands and I have great peace in that. I know my coaches and teammates will hold things down here the rest of the season and until I am back running out of the tunnel at Arrowhead. I am so thankful and appreciative of being a part of this franchise and playing in front of the best fans in the NFL. I will be back!"<ref>{{cite web|title=Statement from Chiefs Safety Eric Berry|url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Statement-from-Chiefs-Safety-Eric-Berry/902b7f1b-d10a-43b2-a51f-04100a135f7a|website=KCChiefs.com|access-date=2014-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216225128/http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Statement-from-Chiefs-Safety-Eric-Berry/902b7f1b-d10a-43b2-a51f-04100a135f7a|archive-date=2014-12-16|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Staff== |
==Staff== |
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{{NFLplayer|25|Jamaal Charles}} |
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{{NFLplayer|34|Knile Davis}} |
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{{NFLplayer|42|Anthony Sherman |
{{NFLplayer|42|Anthony Sherman}} |
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{{NFLplayer|13|De'Anthony Thomas|WR|rookie=y}} |
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{{NFLplayer|35|Charcandrick West|rookie=y}} |
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{{NFLplayer|88|Junior Hemingway}} |
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{{NFLplayer|13|De'Anthony Thomas|rookie=y}} |
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{{NFLplayer|12|Albert Wilson|d=American football|rookie=y}} |
{{NFLplayer|12|Albert Wilson|d=American football|rookie=y}} |
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{{NFLplayer|76|Laurent Duvernay-Tardif| |
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{{NFLplayer|72|Eric Fisher|d=American football|T}} |
{{NFLplayer|72|Eric Fisher|d=American football|T}} |
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{{NFLplayer|73|Zach Fulton|G|rookie=y}} |
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{{NFLplayer|61|Rodney Hudson|C}} |
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{{NFLplayer|64|Eric Kush|C}} |
{{NFLplayer|64|Eric Kush|C}} |
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{{NFLplayer|74|Jeff Linkenbach|G}} |
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{{NFLplayer|75|Mike McGlynn|G}} |
{{NFLplayer|75|Mike McGlynn|G}} |
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{{NFLplayer|79|Donald Stephenson|T}} |
{{NFLplayer|79|Donald Stephenson|T}} |
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|Defensive Linemen= |
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{{NFLplayer|97|Allen Bailey|DE}} |
{{NFLplayer|97|Allen Bailey|DE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|96|Jaye Howard| |
{{NFLplayer|96|Jaye Howard|DE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|92|Dontari Poe| |
{{NFLplayer|92|Dontari Poe|NT}} |
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{{NFLplayer|94|Kevin Vickerson| |
{{NFLplayer|94|Kevin Vickerson|DE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|99|Vance Walker| |
{{NFLplayer|99|Vance Walker|DE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|98|Nick Williams|d=defensive lineman|DE}} |
{{NFLplayer|98|Nick Williams|d=defensive lineman|DE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|50|Justin Houston|OLB}} |
{{NFLplayer|50|Justin Houston|OLB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|52|James-Michael Johnson|ILB}} |
{{NFLplayer|52|James-Michael Johnson|ILB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|95|Josh Martin|d=American football|OLB |
{{NFLplayer|95|Josh Martin|d=American football|OLB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|90|Josh Mauga|ILB}} |
{{NFLplayer|90|Josh Mauga|ILB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|53|Joe Mays|d=American football|ILB}} |
{{NFLplayer|53|Joe Mays|d=American football|ILB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|39|Husain Abdullah|FS}} |
{{NFLplayer|39|Husain Abdullah|FS}} |
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{{NFLplayer|27|Kurt Coleman| |
{{NFLplayer|27|Kurt Coleman|SS}} |
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{{NFLplayer|31|Marcus Cooper|CB}} |
{{NFLplayer|31|Marcus Cooper|CB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|30|Jamell Fleming|CB}} |
{{NFLplayer|30|Jamell Fleming|CB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|24|Kelcie McCray|FS}} |
{{NFLplayer|24|Kelcie McCray|FS}} |
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{{NFLplayer|20|Chris Owens|d=American football|CB}} |
{{NFLplayer|20|Chris Owens|d=American football|CB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|38|Ron Parker |
{{NFLplayer|38|Ron Parker|CB/SS}} |
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{{NFLplayer|21|Sean Smith|d=cornerback|CB}} |
{{NFLplayer|21|Sean Smith|d=cornerback|CB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|49|Daniel Sorensen|rookie=y|SS}} |
{{NFLplayer|49|Daniel Sorensen|rookie=y|SS}} |
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{{NFLplayer|71|Jeff Allen|d=offensive |
{{NFLplayer|71|Jeff Allen|d=offensive lineman|G|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|29|Eric Berry|SS|NF- |
{{NFLplayer|29|Eric Berry|SS|NF-Ill.}} |
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{{NFLplayer| 9|Tyler Bray|QB|IR}} |
{{NFLplayer| 9|Tyler Bray|QB|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|77|Mike Catapano|DE| |
{{NFLplayer|77|Mike Catapano|DE|NF-Ill.}} |
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{{NFLplayer|26|Sanders Commings| |
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{{NFLplayer|70|Mike DeVito|DE|IR}} |
{{NFLplayer|70|Mike DeVito|DE|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|32|Cyrus Gray|RB|IR}} |
{{NFLplayer|32|Cyrus Gray|RB|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|84|Demetrius Harris|TE|IR}} |
{{NFLplayer|84|Demetrius Harris|TE|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|15|A. J. Jenkins|WR|IR}} |
{{NFLplayer|15|A. J. Jenkins|WR|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|56|Derrick Johnson| |
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{{NFLplayer|22|Joe McKnight|RB|IR}} |
{{NFLplayer|22|Joe McKnight|RB|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|54|Dezman Moses|ILB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|44|Brandon Barden|TE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|14|Armon Binns|WR|IR}} |
{{NFLplayer|14|Armon Binns|WR|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|59|JoJo Dickson|LB}} |
{{NFLplayer|59|JoJo Dickson|LB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|57|Darin Drakeford|OLB|IR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|93|Hebron Fangupo|NT}} |
{{NFLplayer|93|Hebron Fangupo|NT}} |
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{{NFLplayer|65|Ricky Henry|G}} |
{{NFLplayer|65|Ricky Henry|G}} |
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{{NFLplayer|19|Corbin Louks|WR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|40|Deji Olatoye|rookie=y| |
{{NFLplayer|40|Deji Olatoye|rookie=y|CB}} |
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{{NFLplayer|60|Jarrod Pughsley|rookie=y|G}} |
{{NFLplayer|60|Jarrod Pughsley|rookie=y|G}} |
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{{NFLplayer|47|Adam Schiltz|TE}} |
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{{NFLplayer|83|Fred Williams|d=wide receiver|WR}} |
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{{NFLplayer|66|Jerel Worthy|NT}} |
{{NFLplayer|66|Jerel Worthy|NT}} |
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==Preseason== |
==Preseason== |
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===Schedule=== |
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| [https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-packers-2014-pre-4 Recap] |
| [https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-packers-2014-pre-4 Recap] |
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===Game summaries=== |
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====Week 1: vs. Cincinnati Bengals==== |
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|title=Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary |
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|date={{dow tooltip|August 7, 2014}} |
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|time=7:30 p.m. CDT |
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|road=Bengals |
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|R1=10|R2=14|R3=0|R4=15 |
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|home='''Chiefs''' |
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|H1=17|H2=10|H3=7|H4=7 |
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|stadium=[[Arrowhead Stadium]], [[Kansas City, Missouri]] |
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|attendance=70,951 |
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|weather=Cloudy, {{convert|78|F|C}} |
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|referee=[[Clete Blakeman]] |
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|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/bengals-at-chiefs-2014-pre-1 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/10012014-0807-03da-0290-f5e461f6bea9.pdf Game Book] |
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'''First quarter''' |
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*CIN – [[Mike Nugent]] 30-yard field goal, 9:06. ''Bengals 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 3:45.''''' |
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*CIN – [[Brandon Tate]] 9-yard pass from [[Jason Campbell]] (Mike Nugent kick), 6:34. ''Bengals 10–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 1:19.''''' |
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*KC – [[Ryan Succop]] 27-yard field goal, 4:47. ''Bengals 10–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, 1:47.''''' |
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*KC – [[De'Anthony Thomas]] 80-yard punt return ([[Cairo Santos]] kick), 0:38. ''Tied 10–10.'' |
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*KC – [[Sean Smith (cornerback)|Sean Smith]] 36-yard interception return (Ryan Succop kick), 0:22. ''Chiefs 17–10.'' |
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'''Second quarter''' |
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*CIN – [[Dre Kirkpatrick]] 40-yard interception return (Mike Nugent kick), 12:10. ''Tied 17–17.'' |
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*KC – Cairo Santos 28-yard field goal, 6:07. ''Chiefs 20–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 6:03.''''' |
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*CIN – [[Dane Sanzenbacher]] 26-yard pass from Jason Campbell (Mike Nugent kick), 1:51. ''Bengals 24–20. '''Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 4:26.''''' |
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*KC – [[Travis Kelce]] 69-yard pass from [[Chase Daniel]] (Ryan Succop kick), 0:21. ''Chiefs 27–24. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:30.''''' |
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'''Third quarter''' |
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*KC – Malcolm Bronson 51-yard interception return (Cairo Santos kick), 12:39. ''Chiefs 34–24.'' |
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'''Fourth quarter''' |
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*CIN – [[James Wright (wide receiver)|James Wright]] 9-yard pass from [[Matt Scott (American football)|Matt Scott]] (Mike Nugent kick), 14:55. ''Chiefs 34–31. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:40.''''' |
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*KC – [[Cyrus Gray]] 2-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 7:03. ''Chiefs 41–31. '''Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 7:52.''''' |
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*CIN – [[Conner Vernon]] 12-yard pass from Matt Scott (Matt Scott run), 0:51. ''Chiefs 41–39. '''Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 1:42.''''' |
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*CIN – Jason Campbell – 6/15, 72 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT |
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*KC – Chase Daniel – 8/10, 126 yards, TD, INT |
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*CIN – Matt Scott – 6 rushes, 68 yards |
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*KC – Cyrus Gray – 11 rushes, 59 yards, TD |
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*CIN – [[A. J. Green]] – 2 receptions, 62 yards |
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*KC – Travis Kelce – 2 receptions, 73 yards, TD |
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*KC – [[Cairo Santos]] 44-yard field goal, 14:55. ''Chiefs 6–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:14.''''' |
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*CAR – [[Jonathan Stewart]] 2-yard run ([[Graham Gano]] kick), 12:37. ''Panthers 7–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards, 2:18.''''' |
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*CAR – [[Jonathan Stewart]] 3-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 6:23. ''Panthers 14–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 2:56.''''' |
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*KC – Ryan Succop 25-yard field goal, 9:39. ''Panthers 14–9. '''Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:21.''''' |
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*KC – [[Travis Kelce]] 43-yard pass from [[Aaron Murray]] (Ryan Succop kick), 8:24. ''Chiefs 16–14. '''Drive: 1 play, 43 yards, 0:09.''''' |
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*CAR – [[Brenton Bersin]] 16-yard pass from [[Derek Anderson (American football)|Derek Anderson]] (Graham Gano kick), 3:58. ''Panthers 21–16. '''Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 4:26.''''' |
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*CAR – [[Fozzy Whittaker]] 1-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 0:18. ''Panthers 28–16. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 2:01.''''' |
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*KC – [[Alex Smith]] – 14/22, 127 yards |
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*CAR – Derek Anderson – 5/8, 91 yards, TD |
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*CAR – Fozzy Whittaker – 13 rushes, 71 yards, TD |
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*KC – Travis Kelce – 4 receptions, 63 yards, TD |
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*CAR – [[Kelvin Benjamin]] – 2 receptions, 41 yards |
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*MIN – [[Cordarrelle Patterson]] 53-yard pass from [[Matt Cassel]] ([[Blair Walsh]] kick), 9:56. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 97 yards, 2:55.''''' |
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*KC – Matt Cassel fumble forced by [[Jaye Howard]] out of bounds in end zone for a Safety, 3:42. ''Vikings 7–2.'' |
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*KC – [[Cairo Santos]] 21-yard field goal, 2:59. ''Vikings 7–5. '''Drive: 14 plays, 77 yards, 7:43.''''' |
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*MIN – Blair Walsh 41-yard field goal, 1:07. ''Vikings 10–5. '''Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 0:29.''''' |
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*MIN – Blair Walsh 32-yard field goal, 4:40. ''Vikings 13–5. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 4:33.''''' |
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*MIN – [[Allen Reisner]] 8-yard pass from [[Teddy Bridgewater]] (Blair Walsh kick), 2:08. ''Vikings 20–5. '''Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, 0:55.''''' |
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*MIN – Allen Reisner 5-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 0:24. ''Vikings 27–5. '''Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:05.''''' |
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*MIN – Blair Walsh 28-yard field goal, 4:16. ''Vikings 30–5. '''Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:45.''''' |
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*KC – [[Albert Wilson (American football)|Albert Wilson]] 1-yard pass from [[Tyler Bray]] (Cairo Santos kick), 0:25. ''Vikings 30–12. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:51.''''' |
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*KC – [[Alex Smith]] – 14/24, 140 yards, 2 INT |
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*MIN – [[Matt Asiata]] – 11 rushes, 48 yards |
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*KC – [[Cyrus Gray]] – 5 rushes, 31 yards |
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*MIN – [[Cordarrelle Patterson]] – 3 receptions, 71 yards, TD |
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*KC – [[Travis Kelce]] – 4 receptions, 49 yards |
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====Week 4: at Green Bay Packers==== |
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*GB – [[Davante Adams]] 22-yard pass from [[Matt Flynn (American football)|Matt Flynn]] ([[Mason Crosby]] kick), 5:38. ''Packers 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, 5:42.''''' |
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*GB – Mason Crosby 29-yard field goal, 13:26. ''Packers 10–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 4:38.''''' |
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*GB – [[Jeff Janis]] 33-yard pass from [[Scott Tolzien]] (Mason Crosby kick), 8:13. ''Packers 17–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:03.''''' |
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*GB – Mason Crosby 42-yard field goal, 5:42. ''Packers 20–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:08.''''' |
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*KC – [[Richard Gordon (American football)|Richard Gordon]] 2-yard pass from [[Tyler Bray]] ([[Ryan Succop]] kick), 3:21. ''Packers 20–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:50.''''' |
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*GB – [[LaDarius Perkins]] 11-yard pass from Matt Flynn (Mason Crosby kick), 6:23. ''Packers 27–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 94 yards, 1:09.''''' |
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*KC – [[Joe McKnight]] 1-yard run ([[Cairo Santos]] kick), 0:03. ''Packers 27–14. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:20.''''' |
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*GB – [[Myles White]] 6-yard pass from Scott Tolzien (Mason Crosby kick), 9:43. ''Packers 34–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 5:20.''''' |
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*KC – Tyler Bray – 8/15, 116 yards, TD, INT |
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*GB – Scott Tolzien – 12/18, 139 yards, 2 TD |
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*KC – Joe McKnight – 10 rushes, 50 yards, TD |
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*GB – LaDarius Perkins – 8 rushes, 45 yards |
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*KC – [[A. J. Jenkins]] – 1 reception, 45 yards |
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*GB – Myles White – 4 receptions, 36 yards, TD |
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Latest revision as of 05:07, 2 September 2024
2014 Kansas City Chiefs season | |
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Owner | The Hunt family |
General manager | John Dorsey |
Head coach | Andy Reid |
Home field | Arrowhead Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 9–7 |
Division place | 2nd AFC West |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | 4 |
AP All-Pros | 2
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Team MVP | Justin Houston |
Team ROY | De'Anthony Thomas |
Uniform | |
The 2014 season was the Kansas City Chiefs' 45th in the National Football League (NFL), their 55th overall and their second under the head coach/general manager tandem of Andy Reid and John Dorsey. The Chiefs broke the crowd noise record on Monday Night Football against the New England Patriots on September 29, 2014 with a crowd roar of 142.2 decibels.[1] The Chiefs failed to match their 11–5 record from 2013, and missed the playoffs. However, they defeated both teams that would eventually meet in that season's Super Bowl: the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. The 2014 Kansas City Chiefs became the first NFL team since the 1964 New York Giants, and the only team in the 16 game season era, to complete an entire season with no touchdown passes to a wide receiver.[2]
As of December 2, 2024, this is the latest season in which the Chiefs failed to qualify for the playoffs, marking the sole instance of missing the playoffs during Andy Reid's tenure as head coach.
Roster changes
[edit]Offseason
[edit]Cuts
[edit]Player | Position | 2014 team |
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Dunta Robinson | CB | None |
Robert James | LB | None |
Brandon Flowers | CB | San Diego Chargers |
Reserve/future free agent contracts
[edit]Player | Position |
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Malcolm Bronson | DB |
Jordan Campbell | LB |
Weston Dressler | WR |
Demetrius Harris | TE |
Dominique Hamilton | NT |
Frankie Hammond | WR |
Alonzo Highsmith Jr. | LB |
Jerrell Jackson | WR |
Joe McKnight | RB |
Jerron McMillian | S |
Kevin Rutland | CB |
DeMarcus Van Dyke | CB |
Free agency
[edit]Position | Player | Status* | 2013 team(s) | 2014 team |
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S | Husain Abdullah | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Kansas City Chiefs |
T | Branden Albert | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Miami Dolphins |
G | Jon Asamoah | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Atlanta Falcons |
DT | Jermelle Cudjo | UFA | St. Louis Rams | Kansas City Chiefs |
S | Quintin Demps | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | New York Giants |
LS | Thomas Gafford | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Kansas City Chiefs |
TE | Richard Gordon | RFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Tennessee Titans |
WR | Mark Harrison | UFA | New England Patriots | Kansas City Chiefs |
G | Ricky Henry | RFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Kansas City Chiefs |
DE | Tyson Jackson | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Atlanta Falcons |
CB | Brandon Jones | UFA | San Diego Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
LB | Akeem Jordan | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Washington Redskins |
S | Kendrick Lewis | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Houston Texans |
DT | Kyle Love | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs Jacksonville Jaguars |
Kansas City Chiefs |
T | Jeff Linkenbach | UFA | Indianapolis Colts | Kansas City Chiefs |
LB | Joe Mays | UFA | Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs |
WR | Dexter McCluster | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Tennessee Titans |
T | Ryan McKee | UFA | None | Kansas City Chiefs |
CB | Chris Owens | UFA | Miami Dolphins | Kansas City Chiefs |
NT | Jerrell Powe | RFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Houston Texans |
CB | Justin Rogers | UFA | Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins Houston Texans |
Kansas City Chiefs |
G | Geoff Schwartz | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | New York Giants |
DT | Vance Walker | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Kansas City Chiefs |
T | J'Marcus Webb | UFA | Minnesota Vikings | Kansas City Chiefs |
WR | Kyle Williams | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Kansas City Chiefs |
LB | Frank Zombo | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | Kansas City Chiefs |
* RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent, Franchise: Franchise tag |
Draft
[edit]2014 Kansas City Chiefs Draft | ||||
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Round | Selection | Player | Position | College |
1 | 23 | Dee Ford | Defensive end | Auburn |
3 | 87 | Phillip Gaines | Cornerback | Rice |
4 | 124 | De'Anthony Thomas | Running back | Oregon |
5 | 163 | Aaron Murray | Quarterback | Georgia |
6 | 193* | Zach Fulton | Guard | Tennessee |
6 | 200 | Laurent Duvernay-Tardif | Tackle | McGill |
Notes
- The Chiefs traded a conditional 2014 third-round selection along with their 2013 second-round selection to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for quarterback Alex Smith; the 2014 selection was later upgraded to a second-rounder (No. 56 overall) after a condition was met in which the Chiefs won a minimum of eight games during the 2013 season.
- * Acquired via trade with the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas received linebacker Edgar Jones and the Chiefs' seventh-round selection (No. 238 overall).
Undrafted free agents
[edit]Position | Player | College |
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S | Daniel Sorensen | BYU |
WR | Darryl Surgent | Louisiana-Lafayette |
DB | David Van Dyke | Tennessee State |
RB | Charcandrick West | Abilene Christian |
LB | Ben Johnson | Northwestern |
WR | Albert Wilson | Georgia State |
DT | Kona Schwenke | Notre Dame |
FB | James Baker | Idaho |
C | Ben Gottschalk | SMU |
K | Cairo Santos | Tulane |
LB | DeRon Furr | Fort Valley State |
WR | Deon Anthony | Troy |
Preseason transactions
[edit]Trades
[edit]Position | Player/pick received |
Team | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
FS | Kelcie McCray | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | G Rishaw Johnson |
Cuts
[edit]Position | Player |
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LB | Dezman Moses |
G | Ben Gottschalk |
Signings
[edit]Position | Player |
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LB | Devan Walker |
S | Jonathon Amaya |
G | Mike McGlynn |
Preseason roster cut-downs
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Regular season transactions
[edit]Suspensions served
[edit]Position | Player | Length | Reason | Weeks served |
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WR | Dwayne Bowe | 1 game | Violation of personal conduct policy[3] |
1 |
T | Donald Stephenson | 4 games | Performance enhancing drugs violation[4] |
1–4 |
Note: Rokevious Watkins was suspended by the NFL while on the Chiefs roster, but was released before serving his suspension
Cuts
[edit]Position | Player |
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WR | Kyle Williams |
Signings
[edit]Position | Player | Previous team |
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FS | Kurt Coleman | Minnesota Vikings |
DT | Kevin Vickerson | Denver Broncos |
CB | Jamell Fleming | Baltimore Ravens |
RB | Charcandrick West | Kansas City Chiefs* |
TE | Phillip Supernaw | Baltimore Ravens |
WR | Jason Avant | Carolina Panthers |
*Indicates player was signed off the practice squad
Players involved in multiple transactions
[edit]This list is for players who were involved in more than one transaction during the season
Position | Player | Final status |
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DE | Damion Square | Claimed off waivers by San Diego |
S | Daniel Sorensen | Chiefs active roster |
LB | Jerry Franklin | New Orleans Saints active roster |
TE | Richard Gordon | Chiefs active roster |
Eric Berry
[edit]After complaining of chest pains in a week 12 loss to the Oakland Raiders, safety Eric Berry received an X-ray. Doctors discovered a mass in his chest which was believed to be lymphoma. He was placed on the Non-football illness list, ending his season.[5] Immediately following the reports coming out, many NFL players and teams issued wishes to Berry, including division rivals the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, and Denver Broncos.[6] On December 7, prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals, many Cardinals players, coaches, and front office staff, wore shirts sold through the Chiefs website that said "Be Bold, Be Strong, Be Berry" with his name and jersey number on the back. The Cardinals also donated $10,000 to Berry's charity, The Eric Berry Foundation.[7] On December 8, Berry was confirmed to have Hodgkin's lymphoma.[8] His doctor, Dr. Christopher Flowers, a lymphoma specialist at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, said of Berry's diagnosis, "This is a diagnosis that is very treatable and potentially curable with standard chemotherapy approaches. The goal of Mr. Berry's treatment is to cure his lymphoma and we are beginning that treatment now." Following the confirmation, Berry released a statement saying "I am truly thankful for all of the support from family, friends, coaches, teammates and the entire Chiefs kingdom. At first I was in shock with the diagnosis on Saturday and did not even want to miss a game, but I understand that right now I have to concentrate on a new opponent. I have great confidence in the doctors and the plan they are going to put in place for me to win this fight. I believe that I am in God’s hands and I have great peace in that. I know my coaches and teammates will hold things down here the rest of the season and until I am back running out of the tunnel at Arrowhead. I am so thankful and appreciative of being a part of this franchise and playing in front of the best fans in the NFL. I will be back!"[9]
Staff
[edit]
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
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Final roster
[edit]Preseason
[edit]Schedule
[edit]Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
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1 | August 7 | Cincinnati Bengals | W 41–39 | 1–0 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
2 | August 17 | at Carolina Panthers | L 16–28 | 1–1 | Bank of America Stadium | Recap |
3 | August 23 | Minnesota Vikings | L 12–30 | 1–2 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
4 | August 28 | at Green Bay Packers | L 14–34 | 1–3 | Lambeau Field | Recap |
Game summaries
[edit]Week 1: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bengals | 10 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 39 |
Chiefs | 17 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: August 7
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
- Game attendance: 70,951
- Referee: Clete Blakeman
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 2: at Carolina Panthers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
Panthers | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Date: August 17
- Game time: 8:00 p.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 86 °F (30 °C)
- Game attendance: 70,035
- Referee: Jerome Boger
- Recap, Game Book
Game information | ||
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Week 3: vs. Minnesota Vikings
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Vikings | 7 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 30 |
Chiefs | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 12 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: August 23
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 97 °F (36 °C)
- Game attendance: 73,442
- Referee: Walt Coleman
- Recap, Game Book
Game information | ||
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Week 4: at Green Bay Packers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Packers | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: August 28
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Intermittent rain, 66 °F (19 °C)
- Game attendance: 74,059
- Referee: Terry McAulay
- Recap, Game Book
Game information | ||
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[edit]Schedule
[edit]Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
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1 | September 7 | Tennessee Titans | L 10–26 | 0–1 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
2 | September 14 | at Denver Broncos | L 17–24 | 0–2 | Sports Authority Field at Mile High | Recap |
3 | September 21 | at Miami Dolphins | W 34–15 | 1–2 | Sun Life Stadium | Recap |
4 | September 29 | New England Patriots | W 41–14 | 2–2 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
5 | October 5 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 17–22 | 2–3 | Levi's Stadium | Recap |
6 | Bye | |||||
7 | October 19 | at San Diego Chargers | W 23–20 | 3–3 | Qualcomm Stadium | Recap |
8 | October 26 | St. Louis Rams | W 34–7 | 4–3 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
9 | November 2 | New York Jets | W 24–10 | 5–3 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
10 | November 9 | at Buffalo Bills | W 17–13 | 6–3 | Ralph Wilson Stadium | Recap |
11 | November 16 | Seattle Seahawks | W 24–20 | 7–3 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
12 | November 20 | at Oakland Raiders | L 20–24 | 7–4 | O.co Coliseum | Recap |
13 | November 30 | Denver Broncos | L 16–29 | 7–5 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
14 | December 7 | at Arizona Cardinals | L 14–17 | 7–6 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap |
15 | December 14 | Oakland Raiders | W 31–13 | 8–6 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
16 | December 21 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 12–20 | 8–7 | Heinz Field | Recap |
17 | December 28 | San Diego Chargers | W 19–7 | 9–7 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
[edit]Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Titans | 0 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 26 |
Chiefs | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: September 7
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 69 °F (21 °C)
- Game attendance: 73,569
- Referee: Ronald Torbert
- TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon
- Recap, Game Book
Game information | ||
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Week 2: at Denver Broncos
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Broncos | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
- Date: September 14
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT/2:25 p.m. MDT
- Game weather: Partly cloudy, 85 °F (29 °C)
- Game attendance: 76,900
- Referee: Gene Steratore
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 3: at Miami Dolphins
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 0 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 34 |
Dolphins | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 15 |
at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Date: September 21
- Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT/3:25 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Cloudy, 88 °F (31 °C)
- Game attendance: 70,313
- Referee: Jeff Triplette
- TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 4: vs. New England Patriots
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Patriots | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
Chiefs | 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 41 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: September 29
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Clear, 82 °F (28 °C)
- Game attendance: 76,613
- Referee: John Parry
- TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 5: at San Francisco 49ers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
49ers | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Date: October 5
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT/1:25 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 85 °F (29 °C)
- Game attendance: 70,799
- Referee: Walt Coleman
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 7: at San Diego Chargers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 0 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 23 |
Chargers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California
- Date: October 19
- Game time: 3:05 p.m. CDT/1:05 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 75 °F (24 °C)
- Game attendance: 65,260
- Referee: Bill Vinovich
- TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 8: vs. St. Louis Rams
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Rams | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Chiefs | 0 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 34 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: October 26
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 70 °F (21 °C)
- Game attendance: 75,972
- Referee: Jeff Triplette
- TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Donovan McNabb and Kristina Pink
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 9: vs. New York Jets
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Jets | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Chiefs | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: November 2
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Sunny, clear, 57 °F (14 °C)
- Game attendance: 74,127
- Referee: Tony Corrente
- TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Trent Green and Evan Washburn
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 10: at Buffalo Bills
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 |
Bills | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
- Date: November 9
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 42 °F (6 °C)
- Game attendance: 68,119
- Referee: Brad Allen
- TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 11: vs. Seattle Seahawks
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Seahawks | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Chiefs | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: November 16
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 21 °F (−6 °C)
- Game attendance: 76,463
- Referee: Bill Leavy
- TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 12: at Oakland Raiders
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 |
Raiders | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
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Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Broncos | 14 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 29 |
Chiefs | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: November 30
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 27 °F (−3 °C)
- Game attendance: 76,894
- Referee: Walt Coleman
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Cardinals | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 17 |
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Date: December 7
- Game time: 3:05 p.m. CST/2:05 p.m. MST
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 62,387
- Referee: Craig Wrolstad
- TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Trent Green and Evan Washburn
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 15: vs. Oakland Raiders
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Raiders | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
Chiefs | 7 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 31 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: December 14
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 58 °F (14 °C)
- Game attendance: 72,153
- Referee: Jerome Boger
- TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots
- Recap, Game Book
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Week 16: at Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
Steelers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
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Week 17: vs. San Diego Chargers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chargers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Chiefs | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: December 28
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Clear, 31 °F (−1 °C)
- Game attendance: 73,952
- Referee: Pete Morelli
- TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Jenny Dell
- Recap, Game Book
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Standings
[edit]Division
[edit]AFC West | |||||||||
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W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
(2) Denver Broncos | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 6–0 | 10–2 | 482 | 354 | W1 |
Kansas City Chiefs[a] | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 3–3 | 7–5 | 353 | 281 | W1 |
San Diego Chargers[a] | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 2–4 | 6–6 | 348 | 348 | L1 |
Oakland Raiders | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 1–5 | 2–10 | 253 | 452 | L1 |
Conference
[edit]# | Team | Division | W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | SOS | SOV | STK |
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Division leaders | |||||||||||
1[b] | New England Patriots | East | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 4–2 | 9–3 | .514 | .487 | L1 |
2[b] | Denver Broncos | West | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 6–0 | 10–2 | .521 | .484 | W1 |
3[c] | Pittsburgh Steelers | North | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 4–2 | 9–3 | .451 | .486 | W4 |
4[c] | Indianapolis Colts | South | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 6–0 | 9–3 | .479 | .372 | W1 |
Wild Cards | |||||||||||
5 | Cincinnati Bengals | North | 10 | 5 | 1 | .656 | 3–3 | 7–5 | .498 | .425 | L1 |
6 | Baltimore Ravens | North | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 3–3 | 6–6 | .475 | .378 | W1 |
Did not qualify for the postseason | |||||||||||
7[d] | Houston Texans | South | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 4–2 | 8–4 | .447 | .299 | W2 |
8[d] | Kansas City Chiefs | West | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 3–3 | 7–5 | .512 | .500 | W1 |
9[d] | San Diego Chargers | West | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 2–4 | 6–6 | .512 | .403 | L1 |
10[d] | Buffalo Bills | East | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 4–2 | 5–7 | .516 | .486 | W1 |
11 | Miami Dolphins | East | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 3–3 | 6–6 | .512 | .406 | L1 |
12 | Cleveland Browns | North | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 2–4 | 4–8 | .479 | .371 | L5 |
13 | New York Jets | East | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 1–5 | 4–8 | .543 | .375 | W1 |
14[e] | Jacksonville Jaguars | South | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 1–5 | 2–10 | .514 | .313 | L1 |
15[e] | Oakland Raiders | West | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 1–5 | 2–10 | .570 | .542 | L1 |
16 | Tennessee Titans | South | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 1–5 | 2–10 | .506 | .375 | L10 |
Tiebreakers[f] | |||||||||||
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References
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- ^ "Reports: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe to be Suspended One Game". CBSSports.com.
- ^ "Chiefs OT Donald Stephenson suspended four games". NFL.com.
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- ^ "Chiefs Family Rallies Behind Eric Berry". KCChiefs.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ^ "Cardinals Show Support for Eric Berry". KCChiefs.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
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