2012 Kansas City Chiefs

2012 Kansas City Chiefs Football Season Review

Key Games

(0-1) • Week 1 (09/09/2012) vs Atlanta Falcons | The Chiefs lost to the Falcons 40-24 in their season opener, setting the tone for a disappointing season.
(0-2) • Week 2 (09/16/2012) vs Buffalo Bills | The Chiefs lost their second straight game, falling to the Bills 35-17.
(1-2) • Week 3 (09/23/2012) vs New Orleans Saints | The Chiefs picked up their first win of the season against the Saints, winning 27-24 in overtime.
(1-3) • Week 4 (09/30/2012) vs San Diego Chargers | The Chiefs suffered their third straight loss, falling to the Chargers 37-20.
(2-3) • Week 5 (10/07/2012) vs Baltimore Ravens | The Chiefs won against the Ravens 9-6, improving their record to 2-3.

Star Players

Quarterback Matt Cassel struggled throughout the 2012 season, throwing for just 1,796 yards, six touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Running back Jamaal Charles had a productive season, rushing for 1,509 yards and five touchdowns. Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe had a decent year, catching 59 passes for 801 yards and three touchdowns.

2012 Kansas City Chiefs Coaching Staff

The 2012 Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff was led by Head Coach Romeo Crennel, who was in his first full season with the team. The offensive coordinator was Brian Daboll, and the defensive coordinator was Romeo Crennel.

Key Coaches

Head Coach: Romeo Crennel
Offensive Coordinator: Brian Daboll
Defensive Coordinator: Romeo Crennel
Other Assistant Coaches:
Gary Gibbs (Linebackers Coach)
Emmanuel Ogbah (Defensive Line Coach)
Bob Sutton (Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers)
David Culley (Wide Receivers Coach)
Steve Hoffman (Special Teams Coach)
Nick Sirianni (WR Coach)

Season Recap

The 2012 Kansas City Chiefs finished with a record of 2-14, missing the playoffs. The Chiefs had a difficult season, struggling on both sides of the ball and finishing with one of the worst records in the league. Despite the struggles, the 2012 season marked the beginning of a new era in Kansas City, as the team started to build a new foundation for future success.