San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs 3 to 31
Thursday, October 16, 1997, Week 8The San Diego Chargers played the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City on Thursday, October 16, 1997, Week 8 of the 1997 season. The Chiefs won by a score of 31-3.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 189 | 69 | 2 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Kevin Gilbride Assistant Head Coach: Nick Nicolau Offensive Coordinator: Mike Sheppard Defensive Coordinator: Joe Pascale Wide Receivers Coach: Tyrone Dixon Offensive Line Coach: George DeLeone Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Macdermott Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mike Cavanaugh Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Defensive Backs Coach: Rod Perry Defensive Assistant Coach: Kevin Lempa Special Teams Coach: Frank Novak Quality Control Coach: Mike Cavanaugh Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney General Manager: Bobby Beathard Scout: Jimmy Raye III
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 | 224 | 89 | 1 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Assistant Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Paul Hackett Defensive Coordinator: Gunther Cunningham Quarterbacks Coach: Mike McCarthy Wide Receivers Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Line Coach: Mike Solari Running Backs Coach: Jimmy Raye Tight Ends Coach: Jim Erkenbeck Offensive Assistant Coach: Jim Erkenbeck Defensive Line Coach: Bob Karmelowicz Linebackers Coach: Gunther Cunningham Defensive Backs Coach: Kurt Schottenheimer Defensive Assistant Coach: Woodrow Lowe, Darvin Wallis Special Teams Coach: Mike Stock, Woodrow Lowe Quality Control Coach: Darvin Wallis Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Roberto Parker Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Matt Schiotz General Manager: Carl Peterson Director of Player Personnel: Terry Bradway Southeast Area Scout: Scott Campbell Administrative Coordinator to the Head Coach: Russ Ball