Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs 17 to 20

Sunday, October 26, 1980, Week 8

The Detroit Lions played the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday, October 26, 1980, Week 8 of the 1980 season. The Chiefs won by a score of 20-17.


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
322 91 231 2 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: John Brunner Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Gary Wade General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel


Kansas City Chiefs offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
293 174 119 0 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Marv Levy Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Kay Dalton Wide Receivers Coach: Kay Dalton Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Offensive Backs Coach: Bobby Ross Defensive Line Coach: Walt Corey Linebackers Coach: Rod Rust Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Roach Special Teams Coach: Don Lawrence Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rick Abernethy