San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs 22 to 24
Sunday, December 22, 2002, Week 16The San Diego Chargers played the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday, December 22, 2002, Week 16 of the 2002 season. The Chiefs won by a score of 24-22. The Chiefs and the Chargers split the season series for the 2002 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Chiefs finished the season 6-2-0 at home, while the Chargers finished 3-5-0 on the road for the 2002 season.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 235 | 148 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Associate Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Offensive Coordinator: Cam Cameron Defensive Coordinator: Dale Lindsey Quarterbacks Coach: Brian Schottenheimer Wide Receivers Coach: James Lofton Offensive Line Coach: Hudson Houck Running Backs Coach: Clarence Shelmon Tight Ends Coach: Tim Brewster Offensive Assistant Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Greg Manusky Defensive Backs Coach: Jerry Holmes Defensive Quality Control Coach: John Pagano Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Special Projects: Joe Pascale Quality Control Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Matt Schiotz General Manager: John Butler Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III College Scout: Mike Biehl
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 323 | 53 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Assistant Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Al Saunders Defensive Coordinator: Greg Robinson Assistant Special Teams Coordinator: Thomas McGaughey Quarterbacks Coach: Terry Shea Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Mike Solari Running Backs Coach: James Saxon Tight Ends Coach: Keith Rowen Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Irv Eatman Offensive Assistant Coach: Jason Verduzco Offensive Quality Control Coach: Bob Saunders Defensive Line Coach: Carl Hairston, Bob Karmelowicz Linebackers Coach: Joe Vitt Defensive Backs Coach: Peter Giunta Defensive Assistant Coach: Darvin Wallis Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz, Jr. Quality Control Coach: Jason Verduzco, Darvin Wallis Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Billy Long General Manager: Carl Peterson Director of Football Administration: Mike White