Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers 14 to 21

Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs played the San Diego Chargers in San Diego on Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1 of the 1971 season. The Chargers won by a score of 21-14.


Kansas City Chiefs offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
231 115 116 2 17

Coaches

Head Coach: Hank Stram Offensive Line Coach: William Henry "Bill" Walsh Offensive Ends Coach: Darrel Brewster Offensive Backfield Coach: John Beake Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Walt Corey Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Bettis Assistant Coach: Tommy O'Boyle Strength and Conditioning Coach: Alvin Roy


San Diego Chargers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
356 254 102 1 21

Coaches

Head Coach: Sid Gillman Defensive Coordinator: Phil Bengtson Offensive Line Coach: Joe Madro Defensive Line Coach: Bum Phillips Defensive Backs Coach: Jackie Simpson General Manager: Harland Svare