Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 14 to 10
Sunday, January 4, 1998, Divisional RoundThe Chiefs began their playoff run at home against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 4, 1998. The Broncos began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Broncos continued their playoff run with a victory, 14-10, against the Chiefs. The Chiefs finished their season 13-3-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 163 | 109 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Shanahan Assistant Head Coach: Alex Gibbs Offensive Coordinator: Gary Kubiak Defensive Coordinator: Greg Robinson Quarterbacks Coach: Gary Kubiak Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Heimerdinger Offensive Line Coach: Alex Gibbs Running Backs Coach: Bobby Turner Tight Ends Coach: Brian Pariani Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Barney Chavous Offensive Assistant Coach: Dwain Painter, Ricky Porter Defensive Line Coach: George Dyer Linebackers Coach: Frank Bush Defensive Backs Coach: Ed Donatell Pass Rush Specialist: John Teerlinck Defensive Assistant Coach: Rick Smith Special Teams Coach: Rick Dennison Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rich Tuten Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Saporta Strength Assistant: Barney Chavous General Manager: John Beake
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 226 | 77 | 0 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Assistant Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Paul Hackett Defensive Coordinator: Gunther Cunningham Quarterbacks Coach: Mike McCarthy Wide Receivers Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Line Coach: Mike Solari Running Backs Coach: Jimmy Raye Tight Ends Coach: Jim Erkenbeck Offensive Assistant Coach: Jim Erkenbeck Defensive Line Coach: Bob Karmelowicz Linebackers Coach: Gunther Cunningham Defensive Backs Coach: Kurt Schottenheimer Defensive Assistant Coach: Woodrow Lowe, Darvin Wallis Special Teams Coach: Mike Stock, Woodrow Lowe Quality Control Coach: Darvin Wallis Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Roberto Parker Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Matt Schiotz General Manager: Carl Peterson Director of Player Personnel: Terry Bradway Southeast Area Scout: Scott Campbell Administrative Coordinator to the Head Coach: Russ Ball