The 2023 season was the Kansas City Chiefs' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 64th overall, and their eleventh under head coach Andy Reid.
2023Kansas City Chiefs season
Owner
The Hunt family (Clark Hunt Chairman and CEO)
General manager
Brett Veach
Head coach
Andy Reid
Home stadium
Arrowhead Stadium
Results
Record
11–6
Division place
1st AFC West
Playoffs
Won Wild Card Playoffs (vs. Dolphins) 26–7 Won Divisional Playoffs (at Bills) 27–24 Won AFC Championship (at Ravens) 17–10 Won Super Bowl LVIII (vs. 49ers) 25–22 (OT)
All-Pros
3
G Joe Thuney (1st team)
DT Chris Jones (1st team)
CB Trent McDuffie (1st team)
Pro Bowlers
5
Selected but did not play due to participation in Super Bowl LVIII:
QB Patrick Mahomes
TE Travis Kelce
G Joe Thuney
C Creed Humphrey
DT Chris Jones
Team MVP
Patrick Mahomes
Team ROY
Rashee Rice
Uniform
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Chiefs seasons
2024 →
The Chiefs, who entered the season as defending Super Bowl champions, became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles since the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004, along with being the second AFC West team to repeat as Super Bowl champions since their franchise rival Denver Broncos in 1997 and 1998. Despite failing to match their 14–3 record during the previous year by posting an 11–6 record, they secured their eleventh consecutive winning season, and became division champions for the eighth consecutive season and a record 16th title overall. In total, the Chiefs scored 39 touchdowns during the regular season, falling from their 61 touchdowns in the prior season. The decline in touchdowns dropped the team in scoring from 2nd in the league to 15th.
In the playoffs, the Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins by the score of 26–7 in the wild card round in frigid weather, as the game was the fourth coldest game played in NFL history. In the divisional round, the team held on to a narrow 27–24 win over the Buffalo Bills on the road, marking their 3rd postseason victory over Buffalo in four seasons, and additionally marking Kansas City's first road postseason game in the AFC with Patrick Mahomes. They made their sixth consecutive AFC Championship Game appearance, but their first on the road, defeating the Baltimore Ravens with a 17–10 score to advance to their fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years. They defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25–22 in overtime in Super Bowl LVIII, which was only the second overtime in Super Bowl history (the first being Super Bowl LI) and a rematch of Super Bowl LIV. The win moved the Chiefs to four Super Bowl titles, becoming the seventh franchise to accomplish that number.
The Chiefs' defense was a key part of their Super Bowl-winning season, as they had a 2nd ranked defense in terms of yardage and points per game, only behind the Ravens. Despite all four of their opponents in the playoffs having scoring offenses that finished in the top 10 in the NFL, the Chiefs only allowed 15.8 points per game in the playoffs. Patrick Mahomes won his third Super Bowl MVP with two touchdown passes, including the decisive play in overtime. This marked Mahomes' third Super Bowl title in his first six years starting for the Chiefs. With the team having trailed by ten points in the second quarter, it also marked the third time in the Reid/Mahomes era the Chiefs overcame a double-digit Super Bowl deficit to win the title.
The Kansas City Chiefs drew an average home attendance of 70,968 in 9 home games in the 2023 NFL season.
NFL Top 100
The Chiefs only had three players ranked in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023 players for the second straight year. However, all three were ranked in the top 10. Patrick Mahomes was named the number 1 player for the 2nd time. They were the only team with multiple top 10 selections and the second team ever with three in the top 10, after the Los Angeles Rams in 2022.
Rank
Player
Position
Change
Refs
1
Patrick Mahomes
Quarterback
7
5
Travis Kelce
Tight end
5
10
Chris Jones
Defensive tackle
29
Offseason
All transactions in this section occurred between the end of the 2022 season (excluding futures contracts which began to be signed following the conclusion of the regular season) and the Chiefs first preseason game.
Coaching staff changes
2023 Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff changes
Old coach
Reason
Position
New coach
Refs
Eric Bieniemy
Hired by Washington Commanders
Offensive coordinator
Matt Nagy
Matt Nagy
Promoted to offensive coordinator
Quarterbacks
David Girardi
David Girardi
Promoted to quarterbacks coach
Pass game analyst/assistant quarterbacks
Positions eliminated
Greg Lewis
Hired by Baltimore Ravens
Running backs coach
Todd Pinkston
N/A
Position created
Pass game coordinator
Joe Bleymaier
Joe Bleymaier
Job title change
Wide receivers
Connor Embree
Connor Embree
Promoted to wide receivers coach
Offensive quality control
Kevin Saxton
N/A
Position created
Assistant running backs
Porter Ellett
Retirements
2023 Kansas City Chiefs retirements
Player
Position
Years with the Chiefs
Years in the NFL
Chad Henne
QB
5
15
Players lost
Below are players who were on the roster at the end of the 2022 season, but were either released or did not re-sign after their contract expired.
2023 Kansas City Chiefs players lost
Player
Position
Reason
New team
Orlando Brown Jr.
LT
UFA
Cincinnati Bengals
Michael Burton
FB
UFA
Denver Broncos
Frank Clark
DE
Released
Denver Broncos
Carlos Dunlap
DE
UFA
Unsigned
Mecole Hardman
WR
UFA
New York Jets
Ronald Jones II
RB
UFA
Dallas Cowboys
Chris Lammons
CB
UFA
Indianapolis Colts
Khalen Saunders
DT
UFA
New Orleans Saints
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
UFA
New England Patriots
Juan Thornhill
S
UFA
Cleveland Browns
Andrew Wylie
OT
UFA
Washington Commanders
Futures contracts
Players signed to futures contracts would typically spend most or all of the previous season on the Chiefs' or another team's practice squad. These contracts are signed after the conclusion of the regular season through the beginning the next league year. Players with an asterisk finished the 2022 season on the Chiefs practice squad.
2023 Kansas City Chiefs futures contracts
Player
Position
Kendall Blanton*
TE
Dicaprio Bootle*
CB
Matt Bushman*
TE
Mike Caliendo*
G
Cole Christiansen*
LB
Jerrion Ealy*
WR
Ty Fryfogle
WR
Chris Oladokun*
QB
La'Mical Perine*
RB
Cornell Powell*
WR
Austin Reiter*
C
John Ross†
WR
Danny Shelton*
DT
Ihmir Smith-Marsette*
WR
Daniel Wise
DT
† John Ross retired before playing any games with the Chiefs.
Players added
Players below played for another team in 2022 and signed with the Chiefs.
2023 Kansas City Chiefs additions
Player
Position
Previous team
Byron Cowart
DE
Indianapolis Colts
Matt Dickerson
DE
Atlanta Falcons
Mike Edwards
S
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Blaine Gabbert
QB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sebastian Gutierrez
OT
Las Vegas Raiders
Phil Hoskins
DT
Kansas City Chiefs*
Lamar Jackson
CB
Denver Broncos
Richie James
WR
New York Giants
Charles Omenihu
DE
San Francisco 49ers
Donovan Smith
OT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jawaan Taylor
OT
Jacksonville Jaguars
Drue Tranquill
LB
Los Angeles Chargers
Chris Williams
DT
Indianapolis Colts
*Hoskins spent the 2022 season on the Chiefs' practice squad but re-signed too late for it to be a futures contract.
Draft
2023 Kansas City Chiefs draft selections
Round
Selection
Player
Position
College
Notes
1
31
Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Defensive end
Kansas State
2
55
Rashee Rice
Wide receiver
SMU
From Vikings via Lions
63
Traded to the Detroit Lions
3
92
Wanya Morris
Offensive tackle
Oklahoma
From Bengals
95
Traded to the Cincinnati Bengals
100
Traded to the New York Giants
2020 Resolution JC-2A selection
4
119
Chamarri Conner
Safety
Virginia Tech
From Lions via Vikings
122
Traded to the Detroit Lions
From Dolphins
134
Traded to the Minnesota Vikings
5
166
B. J. Thompson
Linebacker
Stephen F. Austin
6
178
Traded to the Dallas Cowboys
From Bears via Dolphins
194
Keondre Coburn
Defensive tackle
Texas
From Lions
209
Traded to the New York Giants
217
Traded to the Cincinnati Bengals
Compensatory selection
7
249
Traded to the Detroit Lions
250
Nic Jones
Cornerback
Ball State
Compensatory selection
Draft trades
The Chiefs traded second-, fourth- and seventh-round selections (63rd, 122nd and 249th overall) to the Detroit Lions in exchange for second- and sixth-round selections (55th and 194th overall).
The Chiefs traded third- and sixth-round selections (95th and 217th overall) to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a third-round selection (92nd overall).
The Chiefs traded third- and sixth-round selections (100th and 209th overall) to the New York Giants in exchange for WR Kadarius Toney.
The Chiefs traded a fourth-round selection (134th overall) and a 2024 fifth-round selection to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a fourth-round selection (119th overall).
The Chiefs traded WR Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for fourth- and sixth-round selections (122nd and 178th overall), and 2022 first-, second- and fourth-round selections (29th, 50th and 121st overall).
The Chiefs traded a sixth-round selection (178th overall) to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round selection.
Undrafted free agents
2023 Kansas City Chiefs undrafted free agents
Name
Position
College
Ekow Boye-Doe
CB
Kansas State
Montrae Braswell
CB
Missouri State
Jerome Carvin
G
Tennessee
Anthony Cook
S
Texas
Kekoa Crawford
WR
California
Izaiah Gathings
TE
Middle Tennessee State
Jason Godrick
OT
N/A*
Kahlef Hailassie
CB
Western Kentucky
Anderson Hardy
OT
Appalachian State
Blake Haynes
OT
Tarleton State
Cam Jones
LB
Indiana
Truman Jones
DE
Harvard
Martez Manual
S
Missouri
Egawan Jennings
LB
Kent State
Isiah Moore
LB
NC State
Isiah Norman
S
Marshall
Deneric Prince
RB
Tulsa
Nikko Remigio
WR
Fresno State
Ty Scott
WR
Missouri State
Reese Taylor
CB
Purdue
Anthony Witherstone
CB
Merrimack
*Signed as a part of the International Player Pathway Program from Nigeria.
Signed and released in the offseason
Players below were signed in the offseason but were released before the start of the preseason.
2023 Kansas City Chiefs signed then released
Name
Position
Blake Haynes
T
Martez Manuel
S
Isaiah Moore
LB
Preseason transactions
Transactions below occurred between the day after Chiefs first preseason game and the day before their first regular season game.
Preseason cuts
Players below were released outside of the league mandated cut date.
Players below were released to reach the league mandated 53-player roster limit. The Chiefs also used a trade and reserve lists to reach the player limit. Additionally, the Chiefs waived three players with an injury designation who reverted to injured reserve after going unclaimed.
2023 Kansas City Chiefs cut to 53
Name
Position
Kendall Blanton
TE
Dicaprio Bootle
CB
Ekow Boye-Doe
CB
Shane Buechele
QB
Deon Bush
S
Matt Bushman
TE
Cole Christiansen
LB
Anthony Cook
S
Matt Dickerson
DE
Jerrion Ealy
RB/WR
Olakunle Fatukasi
LB
Ty Fryfogle
WR
Izaiah Gathings
TE
Jason Godrick
T
Juwan Green
WR
Sebastian Gutierrez
T
Kahlef Hailassie
CB
Anderson Hardy
T
Phil Hoskins
DT
Lamar Jackson
CB
Truman Jones
DE
Joshua Kaindoh
DE
Darian Kinnard
T
Duron Lowe
CB
Isiah Norman
CB
Chris Oladokun
QB
La'Mical Perine
RB
Cornell Powell
WR
Deneric Prince
RB
Austin Reiter
C
Ty Scott
WR
Danny Shelton
DT
Reese Taylor
CB
Chris Williams
DT
Daniel Wise
DE
Regular season transactions
Players listed below were involved in a transaction between the Chiefs first game of the regular season and Super Bowl LVIII.
Suspensions served
2023 Kansas City Chiefs suspensions
Name
Position
Weeks served
Policy violated
Charles Omenihu
DE
1–6
Personal conduct
Justyn Ross
WR
8–14*
Personal conduct
*Justyn Ross initially was placed on the commissioner's exempt list. He was moved to the suspended list before the week 14 game after being suspended for 6 games and received credit for time he spent on the commissioner's exempt list.
Standard elevations
Players below were activated via a standard elevation prior to a game. A standard elevation is when a team temporarily activates a player from the practice squad to the active roster and allows them to send the player back to the practice squad without needing to clear waivers first.
2023 Kansas City Chiefs standard elevations
Name
Position
Week(s)
Matt Bushman
TE
1
Matt Dickerson
DE
1, 2, 18, DR
La'Mical Perine
RB
2, 9, 12
Cole Christiansen
LB
3, 4
Montrell Washington
WR
3, 12, 16
Deon Bush
S
8, 14
Deneric Prince
RB
13, 14, 15
Mike Pennel
DT
15, 16, 17, WC, DR, AG, SB
Keaontay Ingram
RB
17
Chris Oladokun
QB
18
Keith Taylor
CB
WC, AG
Signings
Players below with PS next to previous team indicates player was signed off the practice squad of the team listed
Vice president of football operations/team counsel – Chris Shea
Senior director of player personnel – Mike Bradway
Director of player personnel/pro – Tim Terry
Director of player personnel/college – Ryne Nutt
Senior personnel executive – Willie Davis
Co-directors of college scouting – Pat Sperduto and David Hinson
Head coaches
Head coach – Andy Reid
Assistant head coach/special teams coordinator – Dave Toub
Offensive coaches
Offensive coordinator – Matt Nagy
Pass game coordinator – Joe Bleymaier
Quarterbacks – David Girardi
Running backs – Todd Pinkston
Assistant running backs – Porter Ellett
Wide receivers – Connor Embree
Tight ends – Tom Melvin
Offensive line – Andy Heck
Assistant offensive line – Corey Matthaei
Offensive assistant – Kevin Saxton
Offensive quality control/assistant quarterbacks – Dan Williams
Defensive coaches
Defensive coordinator – Steve Spagnuolo
Defensive line – Joe Cullen
Assistant defensive line – Terry Bradden
Linebackers/run game coordinator – Brendan Daly
Outside linebackers – Ken Flajole
Defensive backs – Dave Merritt
Safeties – Donald D'Alesio
Defensive assistant – Rod Wilson
Defensive quality control – Alex Whittingham
Special teams coaches
Assistant special teams – Andy Hill
Strength and conditioning
Vice President of sports medicine and performance – Rick Burkholder
Head strength and conditioning/director of sports science – Ryan Reynolds
Assistant strength and conditioning – Greg Carbin
Assistant strength and conditioning – Tyler Judkins
Assistant strength and conditioning – Spencer Reid
Final roster
2023 Kansas City Chiefs roster
Quarterbacks (QB)
9 Blaine Gabbert
15 Patrick Mahomes
Running backs (RB)
25 Clyde Edwards-Helaire
1 Jerick McKinnon
10 Isiah Pacheco
29 La'Mical Perine
Wide receivers (WR)
12 Mecole Hardman
17 Richie James
24 Skyy Moore
4Rashee Rice
8 Justyn Ross
19 Kadarius Toney
11 Marquez Valdes-Scantling
84 Justin Watson
Tight ends (TE)
81 Blake Bell
83 Noah Gray
87 Travis Kelce
Offensive linemen (OL)
73 Nick Allegretti G
66 Mike Caliendo G
52 Creed Humphrey C
64Wanya MorrisT
77 Lucas Niang T
79 Donovan Smith T
65 Trey Smith G
74 Jawaan Taylor T
Defensive linemen (DL)
97Felix Anudike-UzomahDE
51 Mike Danna DE
92 Neil Farrell Jr. DT
94 Malik Herring DE
95 Chris Jones DT
56 George Karlaftis DE
53B. J. ThompsonDE
98 Tershawn Wharton DT
Linebackers (LB)
32 Nick Bolton MLB
54 Leo Chenal MLB
48 Cole Christiansen OLB
43 Jack Cochrane OLB
50 Willie Gay OLB
59 Darius Harris OLB
23 Drue Tranquill MLB
Defensive backs (DB)
40Ekow Boye-DoeCB
26 Deon Bush SS
27Chamarri ConnerFS
21 Mike Edwards SS
31Nic JonesCB
22 Trent McDuffie CB
20 Justin Reid FS
38 L'Jarius Sneed CB
35 Jaylen Watson CB
2 Joshua Williams CB
Special teams (ST)
7 Harrison Butker K
5 Tommy Townsend P
41 James Winchester LS
Practice squad
96 Isaiah Buggs DT
89 Matt Bushman TE
93 Matt Dickerson DE
-- Trey Dean S
85 Izaiah Gathings TE
72Jason GodrickT(Int.)
30 Keaontay Ingram RB
57Truman JonesDE
75 Darian Kinnard T
13 Chris Oladokun QB
69 Mike Pennel DT
14 Cornell Powell WR
34Deneric PrinceRB
82 Gerrit Prince TE(PS/I)
61 Austin Reiter C
39 Keith Taylor CB
12 Montrell Washington WR
Reserve
6 Bryan Cook SS(IR)
88 Jody Fortson TE(IR)
-- Nazeeh Johnson FS(IR)
44Cam JonesOLB(IR)
91 Derrick Nnadi DT(IR)
90 Charles Omenihu DE(IR)
80Nikko RemigioWR(IR)
76 Prince Tega Wanogho T(IR)
62 Joe Thuney G(IR)
Rookies in italics
Preseason
Schedule
Week
Date
Opponent
Result
Record
Venue
Recap
1
August 13
at New Orleans Saints
L 24–26
0–1
Caesars Superdome
Recap
2
August 19
at Arizona Cardinals
W 38–10
1–1
State Farm Stadium
Recap
3
August 26
Cleveland Browns
W 33–32
2–1
Arrowhead Stadium
Recap
Game summaries
KSHB carried the preseason games in the Kansas City area. Other networks throughout the region, primarily in Missouri and Kansas, also carried the games. Broadcasters provided are the Chiefs' broadcast. The Chiefs opponents also had their own broadcast team.
Week 1: at New Orleans Saints
Week 1: Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3
4
Total
Chiefs
0
7
14
3
24
Saints
14
3
0
9
26
at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: August 13
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 70,028
Referee: Clay Martin
TV announcers (KSHB): Ari Wolfe, Trent Green, Kimmi Chex and Matt McMullen
Recap, Game Book
Game information
First quarter
NO – Keith Kirkwood 4-yard pass from Derek Carr (Wil Lutz kick), 9:36. Saints 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:24.
NO – A. T. Perry 29-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Wil Lutz kick), 4:59. Saints 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 1:47.
Second quarter
NO – Wil Lutz 36-yard field goal, 13:45. Saints 17–0. Drive: 9 plays, 30 yards, 4:33.
*Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time, so from March to November the state, excluding the Navajo Nation, is aligned with Pacific Time but is still officially in the Mountain Time Zone.
Game weather: Cold, getting colder, a few light flakes of snow falling, 26 °F (−3 °C)
Game attendance: 76,286
Referee: Brad Allen
TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
Recap, Game Book
Game information
First quarter
DEN – Javonte Williams 4-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Wil Lutz kick), 7:56. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 5:20.
KC – Harrison Butker 23-yard field goal, 1:11. Broncos 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 6:45.
Second quarter
DEN – Jerry Jeudy 11-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Wil Lutz kick), 11:51. Broncos 14–3. Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 1:12.
KC – Harrison Butker 34-yard field goal, 5:39. Broncos 14–6. Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 2:47.
KC – Harrison Butker 56-yard field goal, 0:00. Broncos 14–9. Drive: 2 plays, 11 yards, 0:09.
Third quarter
No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
DEN – Courtland Sutton 6-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Wil Lutz kick), 10:33. Broncos 21–9. Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 7:12.
DEN – Wil Lutz 28-yard field goal, 0:31. Broncos 24–9. Drive: 7 plays, 10 yards, 4:14.
Top passers
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 24/38, 241 yards, 2 INT
DEN – Russell Wilson – 12/19, 114 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
KC – Isiah Pacheco – 8 rushes, 40 yards
DEN – Javonte Williams – 27 rushes, 85 yards
Top receivers
KC – Travis Kelce – 6 receptions, 58 yards
DEN – Jerry Jeudy – 2 receptions, 50 yards, TD
This was the first time since week 2 of the 2015 season that the Chiefs lost to the Broncos, and this was also Patrick Mahomes' first ever loss to the Broncos in his career.
Week 9: vs. Miami Dolphins
NFL Germany games
Week 9: Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3
4
Total
Dolphins
0
0
14
0
14
Chiefs
7
14
0
0
21
at Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
Date: November 5
Game time: 3:30 p.m. CET/8:30 a.m. CST
Game weather: Light rain, 53 °F (12 °C)
Game attendance: 50,023
Referee: Clay Martin
TV announcers (KSHB ): Rich Eisen, Jason McCourty, Dan Orlovsky, Stacey Dales and Sara Walsh
Buffalo claimed the No. 2 seed over Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
Buffalo finished ahead of Miami in the AFC East based on head-to-head sweep.
Cleveland claimed the No. 5 seed over Miami based on conference record.
Cincinnati finished ahead of Jacksonville based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Indianapolis (see below).
Jacksonville finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head sweep.
Las Vegas finished ahead of Denver based on head-to-head sweep.
When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.
SF – Jauan Jennings 10-yard pass from Brock Purdy (kick blocked), 11:22. 49ers 16–13. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:06.
KC – Harrison Butker 24-yard field goal, 5:46. Tied 16–16. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 5:36.
SF – Jake Moody 53-yard field goal, 1:53. 49ers 19–16. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:53.
KC – Harrison Butker 29-yard field goal, 0:03. Tied 19–19. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 1:50.
Overtime
SF – Jake Moody 27-yard field goal, 7:22. 49ers 22–19. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 7:38.
KC – Mecole Hardman 3-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes, 0:03. Chiefs 25–22. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:19.
Top passers
SF – Brock Purdy – 23/38, 255 yards, TD
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 34/46, 333 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
SF – Christian McCaffrey – 22 rushes, 80 yards
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 9 rushes, 66 yards
Top receivers
SF – Christian McCaffrey – 8 receptions, 80 yards, TD
KC – Travis Kelce – 9 receptions, 93 yards
See also
2024 Kansas City parade shooting
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