the Kansas City Chiefs Scoring began early in the Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday afternoon.
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes, The Chiefs led 6-0.
Worthy appeared to have a Christmas-themed celebration with his teammates, then lifted his shirt.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) celebrates a touchdown with Hollywood Brown (5) during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
NFL officials penalized Worthy for the play. But fans were confused as to why the flag was thrown. Some suggested that Worthy may have been pretending to hold a gun on him. The gun-themed celebrations have been a point of contention with players.
Mahomes threw his second touchdown pass of the game, an 11-yarder to wide receiver Justin Watson, later in the first quarter.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) runs against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
The Chiefs have had struggles all season but still have a 14-1 record going into their Week 17 matchup against them. Steelers.
He was a worthy bright spot for a receiving corps ravaged by injuries. He has 51 catches for 559 yards and five touchdown catches this season. He also had three rushing touchdowns.
Last week, Worthy had seven catches for 65 yards and a touchdown against the Houston Texans. This was the second straight week he conceded double-digit goals. Before the game against the Cleveland Browns, he had never had more than eight goals in a game.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) celebrates a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jane J. Pushkar)
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Kansas City would maintain home court advantage throughout the playoffs with a win.
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