Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers 13 to 24
Sunday, December 18, 1988, Week 16The Kansas City Chiefs played the San Diego Chargers in San Diego on Sunday, December 18, 1988, Week 16 of the 1988 season. The Chargers won by a score of 24-13. The Chargers swept the Chiefs for the 1988 season. With this game, the Chargers finished the season 3-5-0 at home, while the Chiefs finished 0-7-1 on the road for the 1988 season.
The Chargers finished the season with a record of 6-10-0, while the Chiefs finished the season at 4-11-1. Head Coach Al Saunders was fired from the Chargers on Tuesday, December 20, 1988.
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 167 | 139 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Frank Gansz Offensive Coordinator: George Sefcik Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Wood Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Tight Ends Coach: J.D. Helm Defensive Line Coach: Don Lawrence Linebackers Coach: Dave Brazil Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Bettis Special Teams Coach: Ed Beckman Line Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr. Strength and Conditioning Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 91 | 246 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Rhome Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Special Teams Coordinator: Wayne Sevier Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Dave Levy H-Backs Coach: Dave Levy Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Administrative Assistant: Mike Faklis