San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs 13 to 20
Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1The San Diego Chargers played the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1 of the 1987 season. The Chiefs won by a score of 20-13.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 258 | 84 | 4 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Dave Levy Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Special Teams Coordinator: Wayne Sevier Quarterbacks Coach: Roger Theder Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy, Ed White Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Administrative Assistant: Mike Faklis
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 58 | 174 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Frank Gansz Offensive Coordinator: Homer Austin Smith Defensive Coordinator: John-Paul Young Quarterbacks Coach: Homer Austin Smith Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Wood Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Tight Ends Coach: J.D. Helm Offensive Quality Control Coach: J.D. Helm Defensive Line Coach: Don Lawrence Linebackers Coach: John-Paul Young, Mark Hatley Secondary Coach: Dave Brazil Defensive Quality Control Coach: Mark Hatley Special Teams Coach: Ed Beckman Line Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr. Strength and Conditioning Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr.