The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the top seed in the AFC with their 29-10 Christmas Day victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. The gritty team win will make the regular season finale against the Denver Broncos meaningless standings-wise, as now the team can entirely focus on the postseason, starting in the divisional round.
Patrick Mahomes was calmly handling the Steelers’ pass rush throughout the game, connecting with multiple receivers, including an opening touchdown pass to Justin Watson to set the tone. Xavier Worthy played well for the third consecutive week, reaching the end zone, while Travis Kelce broke more records in another productive outing.
Defensively, Justin Reid’s interception halted a promising Pittsburgh drive to start the game while Mike Danna twice was able to take down quarterback Russell Wilson for sacks. Tershawn Wharton, George Karlaftis, and Felix Anudike-Uzomah also collected sacks, making up for the absence of Chris Jones due to injury.
Check out how some of Kansas City’s stars fared in the Chiefs’ win over the Steelers:
Stock Up: Patrick Mahomes
Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Mahomes completely controlled the offense, efficiently passing the ball to several receivers. He finished the game with 29 completions for 320 yards and three touchdowns.
Stock Up: Travis Kelce
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Cory Trice Jr. #27 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Kelce caught his 1,000th career pass and became the franchise’s all-time touchdown receptions leader in the eventful game. He collected eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Stock Up: Xavier Worthy
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs scores a touchdown against Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Worthy reached the endzone for the third straight week and was impressive with his speed…
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