1986 Kansas City Chiefs Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-6
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Wild Card
Coach: John Mackovic (10-6)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
1986 Kansas City Chiefs Roster
The Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League ended the 1986 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, finishing second in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Chiefs netted 358 points, and the defense yielded 326. Bill Kenney passed for 1,922 yards, and Todd Blackledge spent time under center also. Stephone Paige grabbed 52 passes for 829 yards, while Henry Marshall contributed to the receiving game as well.
Mike Pruitt carried the ball for a team-leading 448 yards for Kansas City.
The larcenous defense pounced on 49 turnovers, best in the league. Deron Cherry picked off 9 opponent throws. Art Still topped pass rushers with 10.5 quarterback sacks.
John Mackovic coached the team. The 1986 Kansas City Chiefs lost in the Wild Card.
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Regular Season Points For: 358
Regular Season Points Against: 326
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 1986 | Cincinnati Bengals 14 at Kansas City Chiefs 24 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 14, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 17 at Seattle Seahawks 23 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 21, 1986 | Houston Oilers 13 at Kansas City Chiefs 27 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| September 28, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 20 at Buffalo Bills 17 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 5, 1986 | Los Angeles Raiders 24 at Kansas City Chiefs 17 | L | 2-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 12, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 7 at Cleveland Browns 20 | L | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| October 19, 1986 | San Diego Chargers 41 at Kansas City Chiefs 42 | W | 3-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| October 26, 1986 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20 at Kansas City Chiefs 27 | W | 4-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| November 2, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 24 at San Diego Chargers 23 | W | 4-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 6-3-0 | ||
| November 9, 1986 | Seattle Seahawks 7 at Kansas City Chiefs 27 | W | 5-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| November 16, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 17 at Denver Broncos 38 | L | 5-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| November 23, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 14 at St. Louis Cardinals 23 | L | 5-1-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-5-0 | ||
| November 30, 1986 | Buffalo Bills 17 at Kansas City Chiefs 14 | L | 5-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| December 7, 1986 | Denver Broncos 10 at Kansas City Chiefs 37 | W | 6-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 8-6-0 | ||
| December 14, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 20 at Los Angeles Raiders 17 | W | 6-2-0 | 3-4-0 | 9-6-0 | ||
| December 21, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 24 at Pittsburgh Steelers 19 | W | 6-2-0 | 4-4-0 | 10-6-0 | ||
| December 28, 1986 | Kansas City Chiefs 15 at New York Jets 35 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | AFC Wild Card Playoff |
