The 1997 season was the Kansas City Chiefs' 28th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 38th overall. The Chiefs improved on their 9–7 record from 1996, and finished with a 13–3 record and as AFC West division champions. The Rich Gannon–Elvis Grbac quarterback controversy was a focal point of the team's season.
The Kansas City Chiefs' 28th NFL season in 1997 was marked by improvement over their 9-7 record from the previous year, culminating in a 13-3 finish and AFC West division title. The controversy surrounding quarterbacks Rich Gannon and Elvis Grbac dominated the team's campaign.