The 1996 season was the Kansas City Chiefs' 27th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 37th overall.
Following their loss to the Colts in the playoffs the year before, the Chiefs failed to improve their 13–3 record from 1995 and finishing 9–7 record and second-place finish in the AFC West.
Despite being predicted as one of the eventual winners of Super Bowl XXXI by Sports Illustrated,[1] the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 1989.
[3] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams 53 active, 8 inactive, 5 practice squad Reserve Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Thanksgiving Day games at Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers Top rushers Top receivers