2003 Kansas City Chiefs schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 13-3-0 | 0-1 | 6318 | 4193 | 2125 | 19 | 372 | 6141 | 3655 | 2486 | 37 | 349 |
The Kansas City Chiefs' forty-fourth season was in 2003, and it was the third season Dick Vermeil served as the head coach of the team. The Chiefs played their home games at Arrowhead Stadium. They finished the year 13-3-0 in the regular season, en route to winning the AFC West, but they lost their first playoff game to the Indianapolis Colts 38-31. At the end of the season, Will Shields was awarded with the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | San Diego Chargers | 27-14 | ||
| Week 2 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 41-20 | ||
| Week 3 | @ | Houston Texans | 42-14 | |
| Week 4 | @ | Baltimore Ravens | 17-10 | |
| Week 5 | Denver Broncos | 24-23 | ||
| Week 6 | @ | Green Bay Packers | 40-34 | |
| Week 7 | @ | Oakland Raiders | 17-10 | |
| Week 8 | Buffalo Bills | 38-5 | ||
| Week 10 | Cleveland Browns | 41-20 | ||
| Week 11 | @ | Cincinnati Bengals | 19-24 | |
| Week 12 | Oakland Raiders | 27-24 | ||
| Week 13 | @ | San Diego Chargers | 28-24 | |
| Week 14 | @ | Denver Broncos | 27-45 | |
| Week 15 | Detroit Lions | 45-17 | ||
| Week 16 | @ | Minnesota Vikings | 20-45 | |
| Week 17 | Chicago Bears | 31-3 |
Playoffs
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divisional Round | Indianapolis Colts | 31-38 |
2003 Kansas City Chiefs Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Assistant Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Al Saunders Defensive Coordinator: Greg Robinson Quarterbacks Coach: Terry Shea 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: Jason Verduzco Offensive Quality Control Coach: Bob Saunders Defensive Line Coach: Carl Hairston, Bob Karmelowicz Linebackers Coach: Joe Vitt Defensive Backs Coach: Peter Giunta Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Vernon Dean Defensive Assistant Coach: Darvin Wallis Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz, Jr. Volunteer Special Teams Coach: Chad O'Shea Quality Control Coach: Jason Verduzco, 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