Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 5 · Arrowhead Stadium
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The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–17 on the road at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 5 of the 2001 regular season on October 14, 2001. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Steelers to 3–1 and dropped the Chiefs to 1–4. It was the Steelers’ third straight win. The Steelers finished 2001 at 13–3 and lost in the AFC Championship Game. The Chiefs finished 2001 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Kansas City Chiefs won 35–19 on December 18, 1999. When they met again, the Kansas City Chiefs won 41–20 on September 14, 2003.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 since 1999 Full series history
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