Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 15 · Arrowhead Stadium
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The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Detroit Lions 45–17 at home at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 15 of the 2003 regular season on December 14, 2003.
The result moved the Chiefs to 12–2 and dropped the Lions to 4–10. The Lions finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Chiefs finished 2003 at 13–3 and lost in the Divisional round. The Chiefs’ 45 points were their most in any game of 2003.
In their previous meeting, the Kansas City Chiefs won 31–21 on September 26, 1999. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 25–20 on December 23, 2007.
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 Chiefs lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 1999 Full series history
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Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
