Game Recap
In a week 3 match-up in Washington, the Redskins got a 27-12 victory over the Chiefs. The Chiefs had the lead after the second quarter 12-0 but Redskins played better in the 0. The Redskins had a 10-0 scoring edge in the fourth The Chiefs were shut out in the second half.
The Redskins were led by Joe Theismann who tossed in 2 TDs. John Riggins rumbled for 84 rushing yards, 1 TD. Clint Didier had 1 touchdown.
For the Chiefs, Bill Kenney threw for 330 yards in the air. Carlos Carson had 109 receiving yards.
The Redskins ended up with 333 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Chiefs ended with 330 total yards, 17 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Washington Redskins defeat Kansas City ChiefsKAN 27-12
- Date: Sunday, September 18, 1983
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 333, Turnovers: 2
- Kansas City Chiefs Stats - Yards: 330, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| KAN |
3 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
| WAS |
0 |
0 |
17 |
10 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bill Kenney | KAN | 20-46 | 330 | 0 | 2 | 52 | |
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 12-27 | 153 | 2 | 2 | 39 | |
| John Riggins | WAS | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Riggins | WAS | 21 | 84 | 1 | 26 | |
| Joe Washington | WAS | 13 | 66 | 0 | 15 | |
| Jewerl Thomas | KAN | 7 | 20 | 0 | 7 | |
| Billy Jackson | KAN | 7 | 13 | 0 | 11 | |
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Brown | WAS | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
| Otis Wonsley | WAS | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Carlos Carson | KAN | 6 | 109 | 0 | 34 | |
| Anthony Hancock | KAN | 5 | 94 | 0 | 24 | |
| Henry Marshall | KAN | 1 | 52 | 0 | 52 | |
| Clint Didier | WAS | 1 | 39 | 1 | 39 | |
| Rick Walker | WAS | 2 | 30 | 0 | 24 | |
| Charlie Brown | WAS | 2 | 21 | 0 | 12 | |
| Willie Scott | KAN | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10 | |
| John Riggins | WAS | 2 | 18 | 0 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| KAN | 17 | 33 | 0 | | |
| WAS | 38 | 180 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| KAN | 20-46 | 330 | 0 | 2 | 5 | |
| WAS | 12-28 | 153 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Kansas City Chiefs at Washington Redskins
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- Weather: 72 degrees, relative humidity 58%, wind 6 mph
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