NFL fans were treated to a Christmas Day special as the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 25, 2024. The game lived up to the festive occasion, with the Chiefs delivering a commanding 31-17 victory to continue their dominance in the AFC.
Game Recap
The Chiefs set the tone early, scoring on their opening drive with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce. The Steelers responded with a 25-yard touchdown run by Najee Harris, tying the game at 7-7.
Kansas City’s defense took over in the second quarter, forcing two turnovers and converting them into points. A pick-six by L’Jarius Sneed and a 34-yard field goal by Harrison Butker gave the Chiefs a 17-7 lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Steelers narrowed the deficit to 17-14 with a touchdown pass from Kenny Pickett to George Pickens. However, the Chiefs pulled away with a 47-yard touchdown bomb from Mahomes to Marquez Valdes-Scantling and a late rushing touchdown by Isiah Pacheco to seal the game.
Key Performances
- Kansas City Chiefs:
- Patrick Mahomes: 303 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT.
- Travis Kelce: 8 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD.
- L’Jarius Sneed: 1 INT, 1 pick-six, 5 tackles.
- Pittsburgh Steelers:
- Kenny Pickett: 212 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs.
- Najee Harris: 86 rushing yards, 1 TD.
- George Pickens: 5 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD.
Statistical Highlights
- Total Yards:
- Chiefs: 412
- Steelers: 287
- Turnovers:
- Chiefs: 1
- Steelers: 2
- Time of Possession:
- Chiefs: 34:22
- Steelers: 25:38
Takeaways
- The Chiefs proved once again why they’re the team to beat in the AFC, with Mahomes and Kelce showcasing their elite chemistry.
- The Steelers showed glimpses of potential but struggled with turnovers and maintaining offensive consistency.
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