The Kansas City Chiefs gave fans a gift. on Christmas Day with a victory that clinched victory in the first round of the playoffs.
The Chiefs topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 to claim the No. 1 seed in the AFC on Christmas Day.
Kansas City got off to a fast start and never looked back, taking a 13-0 lead after scoring touchdowns on its first two possessions.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (84) celebrates an 11-yard touchdown pass with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15 yd) against the Pittsburgh Steelers in During the first quarter at Ericher Stadium (Barry Rieger/Image Image)
The Steelers appeared to respond immediately when running back Jaylen Warren scored an 8-yard touchdown, but was called back due to a suspension.
In playing after the penalty spot Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson threw an interception in the end zone and the Steelers missed a chance to cut into the lead.
Despite being stopped in the red zone, Wilson found success on the next drive.
The Steelers quarterback scrambled for a 1-yard touchdown run, capping an 11-play, 72-yard drive to make the score 13-7.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scores a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) in the first half Wednesday. Dec. 25 Oct. 2024 in Pittsburgh (AP Photo/Matt Fried)
After halftime, the teams traded pitches to make the score 16-10, and then the Chiefs pulled away.
Patrick Mahomes engineered an 11-play, 77-yard drive that ended with Kareem Hunt’s 2-yard touchdown run to make it 22-10 after the Chiefs’ two-point conversion was unsuccessful.
On the ensuing drive, Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth fumbled on the Steelers 34-yard line, giving the Chiefs excellent field position.
Mahomes took advantage of the fumble by finding a wide-open Travis Kelce for a touchdown to make the score 29-10.
Kelce’s touchdown reception was the 77th of his career, surpassing Tony Gonzalez for most receiving touchdowns in Chiefs franchise history.
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Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce celebrates his touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half on Wednesday, Dec. 1, Oct. 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Fried)
Mahomes completed 29 of 38 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns.
Kelce had eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown, while rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy had eight catches for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs’ win.
A Steelers loss is crucial to their chances of winning the AFC North if the Baltimore Ravens beat the Houston Texans in the second half of the NFL tournament on Christmas Day. The Ravens probably have a chance to win the AFC North over the Steelers.
Wilson threw for 205 yards and an interception and ran the ball six times for 55 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Steelers wide receiver George Pickens had three catches for 50 yards in the loss. his return After missing the last three games with a hamstring injury.
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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)
The teams are playing their third game in 11 days.
The Chiefs’ final regular season game won’t matter because they’ve already clinched the No. 1 seed, but it could be important for their opponent, the division rival Denver Broncos, who may be fighting for their playoff lives. Depends on the results of Week 17.
The Steelers host the surging Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18.
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