Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers 14 to 21
Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1The 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