2017 Kansas City Chiefs season explained

Team:Kansas City Chiefs
Year:2017
Record:10–6
Division Place:1st AFC West
Coach:Andy Reid
Owner:The Hunt family
General Manager:Brett Veach
Stadium:Arrowhead Stadium
Playoffs:Lost Wild Card Playoffs
(vs. Titans) 21–22
Ap All-Pros:TE Travis Kelce (2nd team)
OT Mitchell Schwartz (2nd team)
Mvp:Alex Smith
Roy:Kareem Hunt
Shortnavlink:Chiefs seasons

The 2017 Kansas City Chiefs season was the franchise's 48th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 55th as the Kansas City Chiefs, the 58th overall, the fifth under head coach Andy Reid, and first under general manager Brett Veach. They won the AFC West, but lost to the Tennessee Titans in the wild-card round after blowing a 21–3 lead at the half. The season was the first to feature future two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes whose first start came in the last game of the regular season against the Denver Broncos, a game which had no playoff implications as the Chiefs had secured the division in Week 16.

As of 2023, the 2017 season is the most recent season that the Chiefs did not win a playoff game, as well as the most recent season that the team failed to advance to at least the AFC Championship Game.

Season notes

General manager John Dorsey was fired on June 22, 2017.[1] On July 10, the Chiefs promoted co-director of player personnel Brett Veach to general manager.[2] The only other personnel change for the Chiefs that occurred was co-offensive coordinator Brad Childress was promoted to assistant head coach, leaving Matt Nagy as the only offensive coordinator. The Chiefs most notable transaction of the off-season came when they released the franchise's all-time leading rusher, Jamaal Charles, after 9 seasons. After being released, Charles signed with the Chiefs division rival, the Denver Broncos.

Following the Atlanta Falcons 23–17 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, the Chiefs became the last undefeated team left in the NFL for the fourth time in team history, and the second time under Andy Reid, with the previous times being in 2003, 2010, and 2013. After their 5–0 start, the Chiefs lost 6 of their next 7 games, the lone win coming against the Broncos. During this stretch, the Chiefs offense struggled, leading to head coach Andy Reid giving play calling duties during games to offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.

After four straight losses, the Chiefs won three straight games to win the AFC West for the second consecutive season. It was the first time in franchise history that the Chiefs have won back-to-back division titles. It also marked the Chiefs qualifying for the playoffs three consecutive seasons, which they had not done since they made six consecutive playoff appearances from 1990 to 1995.[3] They finished the season with a 10–6 record, earning the AFC's fourth seed in the playoffs. In the wild-card round, they would lose to the Tennessee Titans 22–21. In the game, the Chiefs had a commanding 21–3 lead at halftime, but failed to score a single point in the second half. The loss extended their NFL record six straight home playoff losses.[4] It was the second time under Andy Reid they lost a playoff game after being up by more than 10 points at halftime. The Chiefs have lost three consecutive playoff games, and have lost 11 of their last 12. The Chiefs first two wins of the season came against teams that eventually meet in Super Bowl LII to end the season. the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. Additionally by beating the Patriots in Week 1, the Chiefs extending their winning streak against the defending Super Bowl champs to six.

NFL Top 100

The Chiefs had 6 players ranked in NFL Network's annual Top 100 players list, which was tied for the 3rd most.

See main article: article and NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.

Rank Player Position Change
13 S 42
26 TE 65
32 CB 33
36 WR NR
76 LB 50
81 QB 0

Transactions

Offseason

Reserve/future free agent contracts

Player Position
T
Will Ratelle FB
CB
Joseph Cheek G
G
Jimmy Hall S
NT
WR
DE
LB
QB
LB
Josh James T
DT
RB

Cuts

Position Player 2017 team
RB Denver Broncos
DE Chicago Bears
WR Baltimore Ravens

Free agents

Position Player Status* 2016 Team(s) 2017 Team
S UFA Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs
TE UFA Detroit Lions Kansas City Chiefs
LB UFA Denver Broncos
New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals		Kansas City Chiefs
WR Kenny Cook ERFA Kansas City Chiefs TBD
RB UFA Kansas City Chiefs Pittsburgh Steelers
TE UFA Dallas Cowboys Kansas City Chiefs
QB Nick FolesUFA Kansas City Chiefs Philadelphia Eagles
S UFA Jacksonville Jaguars
Baltimore Ravens 		Kansas City Chiefs
CB UFA Seattle Seahawks Kansas City Chiefs
DE UFA New York Jets
Kansas City Chiefs 		Kansas City Chiefs
DT UFA Philadelphia Eagles Kansas City Chiefs
FB ERFA Kansas City Chiefs TBD
P UFA Pittsburgh Steelers Kansas City Chiefs
G UFA Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs
DT UFA Kansas City Chiefs Atlanta Falcons
DE UFA Kansas City Chiefs TBD
LB UFA Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs
K RFA Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs
RB UFA New Orleans Saints
Seattle Seahawks
New York Jets 		Kansas City Chiefs
S RFA Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs
G UFA San Francisco 49ers Kansas City Chiefs
WR RFA Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs
LS RFA Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs
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Draft

See main article: 2017 NFL draft.

Notes

  • The Chiefs forfeited their original 6th round selection (what would have been the 211th overall selection) as part of their punishment for a violation of the NFL's Anti-Tampering policy during the free agency period.
  • The Chiefs traded their 1st round selection, (27th overall), their 3rd round selection (91st overall), and their 2018 1st round selection for the Buffalo Bills 1st round selection (10th overall)
  • The Chiefs traded their 3rd round selection (104th overall), 4th round selection (132nd overall), and 7th round selection (245th overall) to the Minnesota Vikings for their 3rd round selection (86th overall)
  • The Chiefs traded tight end James O'Shaughnessy and their 6th round selection (216th overall) to the New England Patriots for the Patriots 5th round selection (183rd overall)
  • The Chiefs traded two 5th round selections (170th overall and 180th overall) to the Minnesota Vikings for their 4th round selection (139th overall)

Undrafted free agents

Position Player College
T Corin Brooks Texas–Permian Basin
S Devin Chappell Oregon State
WR Alabama
S Damariay Drew California
WR Anas Hasic West Florida
TE Wyatt Houston Utah State
WR Marcus Kemp Hawaii
CB Ashton Lampkin Oklahoma State
G USC
WR Alonzo Moore Nebraska
CB J. R. Nelson Montana
S Jordan Sterns Oklahoma State
WR Tony Stevens Auburn

Players signed from rookie mini camp tryouts

Position Player College
NT Ricky Ali'ifua Utah State
TE Emmanuel Byrd Marshall
RB Indiana
WR Jamari Staples Louisville

Players cut in the offseason before playing for the Chiefs

Position Player
CB
Jimmy Hall CB
Anas Hasic WR
Wyatt Houston TE
Cory Johnson* DT
Will Ratelle* FB
RB
Kelvin Taylor RB
Jamari Staples WR

Preseason

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1San Francisco 49ersL 17–270–1Arrowhead StadiumRecap
2at Cincinnati BengalsW 30–121–1Paul Brown StadiumRecap
3at Seattle SeahawksL 13–261–2Century Link FieldRecap
4Tennessee TitansW 30–62–2Arrowhead StadiumRecap

Game summaries

Week 4: vs. Tennessee Titans

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1September 7at New England PatriotsW 42–271–0Gillette StadiumRecap
2September 17Philadelphia EaglesW 27–202–0Arrowhead StadiumRecap
3September 24at Los Angeles ChargersW 24–103–0StubHub CenterRecap
4Washington RedskinsW 29–204–0Arrowhead StadiumRecap
5October 8at Houston TexansW 42–345–0NRG StadiumRecap
6October 15Pittsburgh SteelersL 13–195–1Arrowhead StadiumRecap
7at Oakland RaidersL 30–315–2Oakland–Alameda County ColiseumRecap
8Denver BroncosW 29–196–2Arrowhead StadiumRecap
9November 5at Dallas CowboysL 17–286–3AT&T StadiumRecap
10Bye
11November 19at New York GiantsL 9–12 6–4MetLife StadiumRecap
12November 26Buffalo BillsL 10–166–5Arrowhead StadiumRecap
13December 3at New York JetsL 31–386–6MetLife StadiumRecap
14December 10Oakland RaidersW 26–157–6Arrowhead StadiumRecap
15Los Angeles ChargersW 30–138–6Arrowhead StadiumRecap
16December 24Miami DolphinsW 29–139–6Arrowhead StadiumRecap
17December 31at Denver BroncosW 27–2410–6Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at New England Patriots

NFL Kickoff Game

Week 7: at Oakland Raiders

The Raiders scored the game-winning touchdown after multiple holding penalties on Kansas City forced several untimed downs after time expired. The game would be the Chiefs' last loss in Oakland and last road loss to a division opponent until Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Week 8: vs. Denver Broncos

During halftime, Carlos Carson was inducted into the Chiefs Ring of Honor.

Week 9: at Dallas Cowboys

This was the last time the Chiefs lost a game by more than 8 points until Super Bowl LV.

Week 17: at Denver Broncos

Standings

Conference

Postseason

See also: 2017–18 NFL playoffs.

Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: vs. (5) Tennessee Titans

For the first round of the playoffs, the Chiefs played the Tennessee Titans at home. The Chiefs entered the game looking to win their first home playoff game since 1994, a streak of 5 straight home playoff losses. The Chiefs had a strong first half, building a 21–3 halftime lead and sending the home crowd into a frenzy. However, the Titans were able to catch fire, with a batted down touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota to himself, to make the score 21–10. The Chiefs were not able to recover after this touchdown, and the Titans outscored Kansas City 19–0 in the second half to win 22–21. The Chiefs, looked as though they had taken the lead on a fumble by Derrick Henry. However, the turnover was reviewed, and upon review, the call was overturned and Tennessee kept the ball. Henry was then able to run for a first down on third down to seal the game. With the loss, the Chiefs ended their season at 10–7 and lost 6 straight home playoff games, the worst in NFL history.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chiefs, Dorsey Agree to Part Ways. Chiefs.com. June 22, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170710205426/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Dorsey-Agree-to-Part-Ways/90a06198-9204-404f-95a0-dec1e2b7d856. July 10, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
  2. Web site: Chiefs promote Brett Veach to general manager. NFL.com.
  3. Web site: Chiefs clinch AFC West title after win over Dolphins. NFL.com.
  4. Web site: Didn't think the Chiefs' miserable playoff history could get worse? Well, it did.

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