1979 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
7-9-0 0-0 3976 1660 2316 36 241 4971 3124 1847 37 297
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The Kansas City Chiefs' twentieth season was in 1979, and it was the second season Marv Levy served as the head coach of the team. The Chiefs played their home games at Arrowhead Stadium. They finished the season 7-9-0, 3-5-0 at home and 4-4-0 on the road.


Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 Baltimore Colts 14-0
Week 2 Cleveland Browns 24-27
Week 3 @ Houston Oilers 6-20
Week 4 Oakland Raiders 35-7
Week 5 @ Seattle Seahawks 24-6
Week 6 @ Cincinnati Bengals 10-7
Week 7 Denver Broncos 10-24
Week 8 New York Giants 17-21
Week 9 @ Denver Broncos 3-20
Week 10 San Diego Chargers 14-20
Week 11 Pittsburgh Steelers 3-30
Week 12 @ Oakland Raiders 24-21
Week 13 @ San Diego Chargers 7-28
Week 14 Seattle Seahawks 37-21
Week 15 @ Baltimore Colts 10-7
Week 16 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0-3

1979 Kansas City Chiefs Coaching Staff

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