Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (October 18, 1981)

Game Recap


In a October week 7 collision in Kansas City, the Chiefs pitched a 28-14 victory against the Broncos. The Broncos were held scoreless in the first two quarters as the Chiefs dominated building a 14-0 lead.

The Chiefs were guided by Bill Kenney who had 1 TD. Joe Delaney rumbled for 149 yards rushing, 1 TD. Henry Marshall finished with 80 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

For the Broncos, Craig Morton threw for 342 yards, 2 touchdowns, was 25 of 38 passing. Rick Upchurch had 138 receiving yards.

The Chiefs finished with 324 total yards, 13 first downs, 5 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Broncos tallied 396 total yards, 20 first downs, 5 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Kansas City ChiefsKAN defeat Denver BroncosDEN 28-14
  • Date: Sunday, October 18, 1981
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Kansas City Chiefs Stats - Yards: 324, Turnovers: 5
  • Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 396, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DEN 0 0 7 7 14
KAN 14 0 0 14 28

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Craig MortonDEN25-383422163
Bill KenneyKAN6-121001264
Steve DeBergDEN3-5160211

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Joe DelaneyKAN21149182
James HadnotKAN1256010
Dave PrestonDEN1339012
Henry MarshallKAN134034
Rick ParrosDEN102706
Billy JacksonKAN61215
Tony ReedDEN4806

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Rick UpchurchDEN5138063
Henry MarshallKAN380164
Steve WatsonDEN775216
Riley OdomsDEN774018
Dave PrestonDEN547019
Tony ReedDEN213013
Rick ParrosDEN21107
J.T. SmithKAN1909

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DEN29770
KAN452242

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DEN28-43358235
KAN6-12100120

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