Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals 24 to 23

Sunday, September 3, 1978, Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, September 3, 1978, Week 1 of the 1978 season. The Chiefs won by a score of 24-23.


Kansas City Chiefs offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
388 121 267 2 26

Coaches

Head Coach: Marv Levy Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust Wide Receivers Coach: Kay Dalton Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Offensive Backfield Coach: Tom Pagna Defensive Line Coach: Walt Corey Linebackers Coach: Rod Rust Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Roach Special Teams Coach: Bobby Ross


Cincinnati Bengals offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
205 128 77 3 12

Coaches

Head Coach: Bill Johnson Interim Head Coach: Homer Rice Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Quarterbacks Coach: Homer Rice Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Running Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood