NFL game summary for 12/18/1977:
Errol Mann, who missed two extra point attempts, kicked a 28-yard field goal midway through the final period to give the playoff-bound Raiders a 21-20 victory. The Chiefs built a 20-6 lead with the help of Tim Collier's 100-yard interception return and Tim Gray's 14-yard touchdown run with a fumble recovery. Interceptions by Jack Tatum and Steve Jackson set up two touchdowns by Carl Garrett. Mike Rae played for Ken Stabler, who was being rested for the playoffs.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 129.8 (20) | 147.2 (13) | 277.0 (17) | 41 |
| DEFENSE | 209.9 (28) | 149.5 (18) | 359.4 (28) | 39 | |
 | OFFENSE | 183.5 (3) | 156.2 (11) | 339.6 (2) | 35 |
| DEFENSE | 123.0 (5) | 157.1 (21) | 280.1 (13) | 41 |
Line: Raiders by 15
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs (2-12-0) | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
| Oakland Raiders (11-3-0) | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 21 |
( 0- 3) OAK Errol Mann 31 yard field goal ( 7- 3) KC Tim Collier 100 yard interception return (Jan Stenerud kick) ( 7- 6) OAK Errol Mann 19 yard field goal (14- 6) KC Mark Bailey 37 yard rush (Jan Stenerud kick) (20- 6) KC Tim Gray 14 yard fumble return (Jan Stenerud kick) (20-12) OAK Carl Garrett 5 yard rush (kick failed) (20-18) OAK Carl Garrett 4 yard pass from Mike Rae (kick failed) (20-21) OAK Errol Mann 28 yard field goal
KC OAK
First Downs: 15 25
Rushes-yards: 31-155 48-242
Yards/rush: 5.0 5.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 14-26-180-4 10-16-117-1
Sacked-yards: 0-0 4-38
Net pass yards: 180 79
Net yards/pass: 6.9 4.0
Total net yards: 335 321
Total plays: 57 (54% run) 68 (70% run)
Yards/play: 5.9 4.7
Fumbles-lost: 3-2 4-4
Turnovers: 6 5
Penalties-yards: 9-61 6-55
Attendance: 50,304
Passing:
KC: Tony Adams, 10 of 18 for 131 yards (4 int); Mike Livingston, 4 of 8 for 49 yards OAK: Mike Rae, 10 of 16 for 117 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
KC: Tony Reed, 15 for 61 yards; John Brockington, 7 for 17 yards; Ted McKnight, 3 for 32 yards; Mark Bailey, 3 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Henry Marshall, 2 for 9 yards; Tony Adams, 1 for 8 yards OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 16 for 71 yards; Clarence Davis, 11 for 43 yards; Pete Banaszak, 9 for 42 yards; Mike Rae, 6 for 51 yards; Carl Garrett, 6 for 35 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
KC: Tony Samuels, 4 for 62 yards; Larry Brunson, 3 for 47 yards; John Brockington, 3 for 24 yards; Tony Reed, 2 for 33 yards; Mark Bailey, 2 for 14 yards OAK: Fred Biletnikoff, 3 for 55 yards; Carl Garrett, 3 for 20 yards and 1 TD; Dave Casper, 2 for 17 yards; Clarence Davis, 1 for 14 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
KC: Ted McKnight, 4 for 67 yards; Tony Reed, 1 for 25 yards; Raymond Burks, 1 for 15 yards OAK: Carl Garrett, 2 for 29 yards; Hubert Ginn, 1 for 30 yards; Terry Robiskie, 1 for 24 yards
Punt returns:
KC: Larry Brunson, 3 for 3 yards OAK: Neal Colzie, 1 for 21 yards
Interceptions:
KC: Tim Collier, 1 for 100 yards and 1 TD OAK: Jack Tatum, 1 for 35 yards; Steve Jackson, 1 for 33 yards; Lester Hayes, 1 for 27 yards; Willie Hall, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
KC: Jerrel Wilson, 3 for 116 yards OAK: Ray Guy, 3 for 137 yards
Field Goals:
KC: Jan Stenerud, 0/3 OAK: Errol Mann, 3/4
KC: Tony Adams, 10 of 18 for 131 yards (4 int); Mike Livingston, 4 of 8 for 49 yards OAK: Mike Rae, 10 of 16 for 117 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
KC: Tony Reed, 15 for 61 yards; John Brockington, 7 for 17 yards; Ted McKnight, 3 for 32 yards; Mark Bailey, 3 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Henry Marshall, 2 for 9 yards; Tony Adams, 1 for 8 yards OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 16 for 71 yards; Clarence Davis, 11 for 43 yards; Pete Banaszak, 9 for 42 yards; Mike Rae, 6 for 51 yards; Carl Garrett, 6 for 35 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
KC: Tony Samuels, 4 for 62 yards; Larry Brunson, 3 for 47 yards; John Brockington, 3 for 24 yards; Tony Reed, 2 for 33 yards; Mark Bailey, 2 for 14 yards OAK: Fred Biletnikoff, 3 for 55 yards; Carl Garrett, 3 for 20 yards and 1 TD; Dave Casper, 2 for 17 yards; Clarence Davis, 1 for 14 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
KC: Ted McKnight, 4 for 67 yards; Tony Reed, 1 for 25 yards; Raymond Burks, 1 for 15 yards OAK: Carl Garrett, 2 for 29 yards; Hubert Ginn, 1 for 30 yards; Terry Robiskie, 1 for 24 yards
Punt returns:
KC: Larry Brunson, 3 for 3 yards OAK: Neal Colzie, 1 for 21 yards
Interceptions:
KC: Tim Collier, 1 for 100 yards and 1 TD OAK: Jack Tatum, 1 for 35 yards; Steve Jackson, 1 for 33 yards; Lester Hayes, 1 for 27 yards; Willie Hall, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
KC: Jerrel Wilson, 3 for 116 yards OAK: Ray Guy, 3 for 137 yards
Field Goals:
KC: Jan Stenerud, 0/3 OAK: Errol Mann, 3/4