1970 Kansas City Chiefs Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-5-2
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Hank Stram (7-5-2)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
1970 Kansas City Chiefs Roster
The Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League ended the 1970 season with a record of 7 wins and 5 losses and 2 ties, finishing second in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference.
The Chiefs scored 272 points, and the defensive squad surrendered 244. Ed Podolak carried the ball for a team-leading 749 yards for Kansas City.
Len Dawson threw for 1,876 yards. Otis Taylor topped all receivers, grabbing 34 passes for 618 yards. Ed Podolak and Wendell Hayes contributed to the receiving game as well.
The opportunistic defense led the way with 43 turnovers. Johnny Robinson intercepted 10 opponent throws.
Hank Stram coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 272
Regular Season Points Against: 244
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 1970 | Kansas City Chiefs 10 at Minnesota Vikings 27 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 28, 1970 | Kansas City Chiefs 44 at Baltimore Colts 24 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| October 4, 1970 | Kansas City Chiefs 13 at Denver Broncos 26 | L | 0-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| October 11, 1970 | Boston Patriots 10 at Kansas City Chiefs 23 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| October 18, 1970 | Kansas City Chiefs 27 at Cincinnati Bengals 19 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 25, 1970 | Dallas Cowboys 27 at Kansas City Chiefs 16 | L | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| November 1, 1970 | Oakland Raiders 17 at Kansas City Chiefs 17 | T | 1-1-1 | 2-2-0 | 3-3-1 | ||
| November 8, 1970 | Houston Oilers 9 at Kansas City Chiefs 24 | W | 2-1-1 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | ||
| November 15, 1970 | Kansas City Chiefs 31 at Pittsburgh Steelers 14 | W | 2-1-1 | 3-2-0 | 5-3-1 | ||
| November 22, 1970 | St. Louis Cardinals 6 at Kansas City Chiefs 6 | T | 2-1-2 | 3-2-0 | 5-3-2 | ||
| November 29, 1970 | San Diego Chargers 14 at Kansas City Chiefs 26 | W | 3-1-2 | 3-2-0 | 6-3-2 | ||
| December 6, 1970 | Denver Broncos 0 at Kansas City Chiefs 16 | W | 4-1-2 | 3-2-0 | 7-3-2 | ||
| December 12, 1970 | Kansas City Chiefs 6 at Oakland Raiders 20 | L | 4-1-2 | 3-3-0 | 7-4-2 | ||
| December 20, 1970 | Kansas City Chiefs 13 at San Diego Chargers 31 | L | 4-1-2 | 3-4-0 | 7-5-2 |
