The Kansas City Chiefs started scoring early in their Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday afternoon.
Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes.– And the Chiefs won 6-0.
It looks like they deserved a Christmas-themed celebration with their teammates. Then he lifted up his shirt.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) celebrates a touchdown with the Hollywood Browns (5) during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. on December 1, 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh (AP Photo/Matt Fried)
NFL officials punished the pair for the play, but fans were confused as to why the flag was thrown. Some have suggested that Worthy may have pretended to have the gun on him. Gun-themed celebrations have been a point of contention among players.
Mahomes threw his second touchdown pass of the game, an 11-yard pass to wide receiver Justin Watson later in the first quarter.
RAVENS-STEELERS It attracted more than 15 million viewers, as the NFL had more viewers than CFP games.
Xavier Worthy, wide receiver, for the Kansas City Chiefs (1) vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half Wednesday, Dec. 1, Oct. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Fried)
The Chiefs struggled throughout the season. But it still has a 14-1 record into its Week 17 matchup with the Steelers.
Deserving of a bright spot for a receiving corps decimated by injuries, he has 51 catches for 559 yards and five touchdowns this season. He also had three rushing touchdowns.
Last week, Worthy had seven catches for 65 yards and a touchdown against the Houston Texans, the second straight week he received double-digit targets. Before the game against the Cleveland Browns, he had scored no more than eight goals in a single game.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) celebrates a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half Wednesday, Oct. 1, Oct. 25, 2024, in Pittsfield. Berg (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Kansas City would lock in home advantage throughout the playoffs with a victory.
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