Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 17 to 48
Sunday, December 18, 1983, Week 16The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday, December 18, 1983, Week 16 of the 1983 season. The Chiefs won by a score of 48-17. The Chiefs and the Broncos split the season series for the 1983 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Chiefs finished the season 5-3-0 at home, while the Broncos finished 3-5-0 on the road for the 1983 season.
The Chiefs finished the season with a record of 6-10-0, while the Broncos finished the season at 9-7-0.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 164 | 94 | 5 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Reeves Assistant Head Coach: Joe Collier Quarterbacks Coach: John Hadl Wide Receivers Coach: John Hadl Offensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Running Backs Coach: Nick Nicolau Tight Ends Coach: Fran Polsfoot Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Myrel Moore Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie West Defense: Joe Collier Special Teams Coach: Fran Polsfoot Special Assistant Coach: Marvin Crosby Bass Strength and Conditioning Coach: Ira-John "I.J." Gorman General Manager: Hein Poulus
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 268 | 91 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Mackovic Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Offensive Run Game Coordinator: Rod Humenuik Quarterbacks Coach: Pete McCulley Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Offensive Backs Coach: Willie Peete Offensive Assistant Coach: J.D. Helm Defensive Line Coach: Walt Corey Outside Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Inside Linebackers Coach: Dan Daniel Defensive Backs Coach: Bud Carson, Douglas Graber Defensive Quality Control Coach: Douglas Graber Special Teams Coach: Jim Vechiarella Line Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr. Quality Control Coach: J.D. Helm Strength and Conditioning Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr.