2001 Kansas City Chiefs season
NFL team season

The 2001 season was the Kansas City Chiefs' 32nd in the National Football League (NFL) and their 42nd overall. It was their first year under head coach Dick Vermeil and 13th under general manager Carl Peterson. They finished the regular season with a 6–10 record.
Along with new coaches joining the team, new additions appeared on the Chiefs' roster, including running back Priest Holmes and quarterback Trent Green. Vermeil began to install a powerful offense similar to the one he installed in St. Louis to win Super Bowl XXXIV.
Offseason
Draft
Undrafted free agents
Personnel
Staff
Roster
Preseason
Schedule
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Washington Redskins
Week 2: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 3: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 4: at St. Louis Rams
Regular season
Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs.
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