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Game 193. Cleveland at Kansas City
1997 Game 251 – Super Bowl XXXII – Kansas City vs. Green Bay
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1997 Game 250 – AFC Championship – Denver at Kansas City
Chiefs blowout the Broncos to set up a rematch of Super Bowl I
The Kansas City Chiefs were the best team in the AFC all season long and they proved it in the AFC Championship game Sunday afternoon in Arrowhead as they beat the Denver Broncos, 40-16, to set up a rematch with the Green Bay Packers of the first Super Bowl.
The Chiefs got to Super Bowl XXXII thanks to their defense, who were opportunistic today as they have been all season. The Chiefs sacked Bronco QB John Elway six times and picked him off four times. Erik McMillan and Darren Anderson returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns. McMillan’s was a 100-yard return, which iced the game for the Chiefs.
QB Elvis Grbac didn’t have to do much today, but when he did, he took advantage of the Broncos aggressiveness. Grbac hooked up with FG Kimble Anders for two big pass plays. Anders caught a 27-yard wheel route to score the game’s first touchdown. Then late in the first half, Anders caught another pass and raced 52-yards for another touchdown. On the day, Anders rushed the ball seven times for 36 yards and then caught three passes for 87 yards and the two touchdowns.
Elway had a rough day. He threw for 264 yards and a TD, but threw four costly interceptions. RB Terrell Davis rushed for 87 yards on 21 carries, while WR Rod Smith caught 7 passes for 138 yards.
The Chiefs and the Packers will matchup for Super Bowl XXXII. They were the two best teams in their conferences. The Packers finished 15-1, while the Chiefs finished 14-2 on the season.
1997 Game 248 – AFC Divisional – Seattle at Kansas City
Chiefs scalp Seahawks and advance
The Kansas City Chiefs stopped the Cinderella season of the Seattle Seahawks Sunday with a 23-10 victory at Arrowhead Stadium and will play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship next Sunday.
The Chiefs’ defense once again dominated the game. They held the potent Seahawk offense led by QB Warren Moon to just 10 points and 329 total yards. The Chiefs harassed Moon all game long forcing him to throw 22 incompletions and two interceptions. The Chiefs only got to Moon one time on the day on a blitz from middle linebacker Anthony Davis.
As for the offense, the Chiefs relied on their power running game. They busted a long run from RB Greg Hill and then powered through the middle with Marcus Allen, Donnell Bennett and Kimble Anders. Altogether, the Chiefs rushed for 145 yards and scored two red zone touchdowns from Allen and Bennett.
As for Elvis Grbac, he played efficient football. He was 16 of 29 throwing for 157 yards and an interception. He hit two big plays of 49 and 41 yards to rookie TE Tony Gonzalez that set up scores.
Arrowhead will be loud next weekend as the Chiefs welcome in their hated rivals, the Denver Broncos, for the AFC Conference Championship game. The Chiefs won both matchups this season, but Denver is hoping the third time is the charm for them.
Game 178. Kansas City at Denver
Game 167. Kansas City at San Diego
1997 Game 233 (Week 17) New Orleans at Kansas City
Chiefs take AFC #1 seed in blowout of Saints
All roads in the AFC playoffs will go through Arrowhead. The Kansas City Chiefs pummeled the New Orleans Saints Sunday afternoon in Arrowhead Stadium, 34-7, and earned the #1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
Chiefs’ QB Elvis Grbac returned from a broken collarbone and picked up exactly where he left off when he went down to injury. He was efficient and effective directing the Chiefs’ offense. Grbac finished the day with 182 yards on 18 of 31 passing with a touchdown. He also proved he was back 100% because he scored a TD on a quarterback sneak in the 1st quarter to open up the scoring.
The Chiefs also dominated the line of scrimmage. They rushed for 159 yards on the day on a total of 37 carries. RB’s Greg Hill and Marcus Allen combined for 92 yards of rushing. FB Kimble Anders chipped in 40 yards and a TD.
WR Andre Rison continued his awesome season as he caught seven passes for 122 yards and a TD. Rison had 101 receptions on the season for 1,537 yards and 10 TDs.
The Chiefs’ defense dominated the Saints. They picked off Billy Jo Hobert five times on the day. CB Mark McMillan intercepted his league-leading 10th pass of the season and returned it 72 yards for a first half touchdown. DB James Hasty intercepted two passes and also recovered a fumble.
The Saints (10-6), despite the loss, still has a spot in the NFC playoffs. If all goes according to the way it is lining up, the Saints may have the 5th seed in the NFC tournament. If they tie with the Buccaneers, they will take the 5th seed because of a better conference record.
1997 Game 222 (Week 16) Kansas City at San Diego
Chiefs lock up the AFC West
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Diego Chargers Sunday, 34-20, at Qualcomm Stadium and have won the AFC West Division Championship. The Chiefs are still battling with the New England Patriots for the #1 overall seed in the AFC and that will be decided next Sunday.
The Chiefs forced six San Diego turnovers in the game. They picked off Charger QB Dan Whelihan four times and forced two fumbles on receptions. The Chiefs took advantage of those turnovers and scored 20 points off them.
The Chiefs got an awesome performance from QB Rich Gannon. He threw for 222 yards on 19 of 29 passing with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. He finished with a 123.1 QB rating.
Chief WR Andre Rison has had a tremendous season. In this game, he caught eight passes for 128 yards and a TD. On the season, Rison has 94 receptions for 1,415 yards and nine touchdowns.
The Chiefs (13-2) will try to get the #1 overall seed in the AFC when they host the Saints in Arrowhead next Sunday. The Chargers will end their season at Denver.
