1972 Kansas City Chiefs Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 8-6
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Hank Stram (8-6)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
1972 Kansas City Chiefs Roster
The Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League ended the 1972 season with a record of 8 wins and 6 losses, finishing second in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference.
The Chiefs racked up 287 points, and the defensive squad surrendered 254. Ed Podolak carried the ball for a team-leading 615 yards for Kansas City, and Wendell Hayes also contributed to the rushing attack.
Len Dawson passed for 1,835 yards. Otis Taylor grabbed 57 passes for 821 yards. Ed Podolak contributed to the receiving game, too.
The opportunistic defense led the way with 43 turnovers. Mike Sensibaugh intercepted 8 opponent throws.
Hank Stram coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 287
Regular Season Points Against: 254
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 1972 | Miami Dolphins 20 at Kansas City Chiefs 10 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 25, 1972 | Kansas City Chiefs 20 at New Orleans Saints 17 | W | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| October 1, 1972 | Kansas City Chiefs 45 at Denver Broncos 24 | W | 0-1-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| October 8, 1972 | Kansas City Chiefs 31 at Cleveland Browns 7 | W | 0-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 15, 1972 | Cincinnati Bengals 23 at Kansas City Chiefs 16 | L | 0-2-0 | 3-0-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 22, 1972 | Philadelphia Eagles 21 at Kansas City Chiefs 20 | L | 0-3-0 | 3-0-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| October 29, 1972 | Kansas City Chiefs 26 at San Diego Chargers 14 | W | 0-3-0 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| November 5, 1972 | Oakland Raiders 14 at Kansas City Chiefs 27 | W | 1-3-0 | 4-0-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| November 12, 1972 | Kansas City Chiefs 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 16 | L | 1-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| November 19, 1972 | San Diego Chargers 27 at Kansas City Chiefs 17 | L | 1-4-0 | 4-1-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| November 26, 1972 | Kansas City Chiefs 3 at Oakland Raiders 26 | L | 1-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| December 3, 1972 | Denver Broncos 21 at Kansas City Chiefs 24 | W | 2-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 6-6-0 | ||
| December 10, 1972 | Baltimore Colts 10 at Kansas City Chiefs 24 | W | 3-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| December 17, 1972 | Kansas City Chiefs 17 at Atlanta Falcons 14 | W | 3-4-0 | 5-2-0 | 8-6-0 |
