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Kansas City Chiefs Offense (1968) - Hank Stram

The 1968 Kansas City Chiefs were one of the best teams in franchise history. They finished the regular season with a 12-2 record, which was the best record in the AFL's Western Division. The Chiefs also had the best defense in the AFL, allowing a league-record 170 points.

The Chiefs were led by head coach Hank Stram, who was known for his innovative offensive and defensive schemes. Stram's offense was led by quarterback Len Dawson, who was named the AFL's Most Valuable Player in 1968. Dawson threw for 2,294 yards and 14 touchdowns in 1968.

Hank Stram was the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs from 1960 to 1974. He led the team to three AFL championships and one Super Bowl victory. The 1968 Chiefs were one of the best teams in Stram's tenure, finishing the regular season with a 12-2 record.

The 1968 Chiefs featured a dominant defense that allowed a league-record 170 points. The nucleus of the defense was a trio of linebackers known as the "Three Amigos": Bobby Bell, Buck Buchanan, and Willie Lanier. Bell, Buchanan, and Lanier were all Pro Bowlers in 1968, and they helped the Chiefs lead the AFL in rushing yards allowed, passing yards allowed, and points allowed.

The 1968 Kansas City Chiefs offense was a versatile and balanced attack that was led by quarterback Len Dawson. Dawson was a skilled passer and a good runner, and he was able to read defenses and make quick decisions. He was also a very intelligent quarterback, and he was able to adjust his game plan to the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing defense.

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