Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos 24 to 34
Sunday, September 12, 2004, Week 1The Kansas City Chiefs played the Denver Broncos in Denver on Sunday, September 12, 2004, Week 1 of the 2004 season. The Broncos won by a score of 34-24.
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 151 | 167 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Assistant Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Al Saunders Defensive Coordinator: Gunther Cunningham Quarterbacks Coach: Jason Verduzco Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Mike Solari Running Backs Coach: James Saxon Tight Ends Coach: Keith Rowen Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Irv Eatman Offensive Assistant Coach: Bob Saunders Defensive Line Coach: Carl Hairston, Bob Karmelowicz Linebackers Coach: Fred Pagac Defensive Backs Coach: Peter Giunta Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Vernon Dean Defensive Assistant Coach: Darvin Wallis Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz, Jr. Special Teams Assistant Coach: Chad O'Shea Quality Control Coach: Darvin Wallis Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Billy Long General Manager: Carl Peterson Director of Football Administration: Mike White
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 221 | 192 | 3 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Shanahan Offensive Coordinator: Gary Kubiak Defensive Coordinator: Larry Coyer Quarterbacks Coach: Pat McPherson Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Watson Offensive Line Coach: Rick Dennison Running Backs Coach: Bobby Turner Tight Ends Coach: Brian Pariani Offensive Assistant Coach: Troy Calhoun Defensive Line Coach: Jacob Burney Defensive Backs Coach: David Alexander Gibbs, Jimmy Spencer Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Keith Millard Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Kirk Doll Pass Rush Specialist: Keith Millard Special Teams Coach: Ronnie Bradford, Troy Calhoun Volunteer Assistant Coach: Larry Kirksey Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rich Tuten Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Cedric Smith, Greg Saporta General Manager: Ted Sundquist