Kansas City Chiefs at Detroit Lions 27 to 20
Thursday, November 26, 1987, Week 12The Kansas City Chiefs played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Thursday, November 26, 1987, Week 12 of the 1987 season. The Chiefs won by a score of 27-20.
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 246 | 162 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Frank Gansz Offensive Coordinator: Homer Austin Smith Defensive Coordinator: John-Paul Young Quarterbacks Coach: Homer Austin Smith Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Wood Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Tight Ends Coach: J.D. Helm Offensive Quality Control Coach: J.D. Helm Defensive Line Coach: Don Lawrence Linebackers Coach: John-Paul Young, Mark Hatley Secondary Coach: Dave Brazil Defensive Quality Control Coach: Mark Hatley Special Teams Coach: Ed Beckman Line Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr. Strength and Conditioning Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | 206 | 151 | 0 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers Offensive Coordinator: Bob Baker Defensive Coordinator: Wayne Fontes Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Running Backs Coach: Vic Rapp Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Defensive Line Coach: Rex Norris Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Defensive Backs Coach: Willie Shaw Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Carl Battershell Strength and Conditioning Coach: Don Clemons General Manager: Russ Thomas Administrative Assistant: Don Doll Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel