the Kansas City Chiefs They gave their fans a Christmas gift with a win that sealed the first round of the playoffs.
Heads rolled on Pittsburgh Steelers29-10, to clinch the top seed in the AFC on Christmas Day.
Kansas City started fast and never looked back, going on a 13-0 run after scoring on its first two possessions.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (84) celebrates an 11-yard touchdown run with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Actress Stadium. (Barry Reger/Imagine Images)
It looked like the Steelers would respond right away when running back Jaylen Warren had an 8-yard rushing touchdown, but it was called back for a punt.
On the play after the penalty, Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson He 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 was successful on the ensuing drive.
The Steelers' quarterback rushed for a 1-yard rushing touchdown, capping an 11-play, 72-yard drive to make the score 13-7.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs for a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Leo Chenal (54) during the first half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
After halftime, the teams traded field goals to make the score 16-10, and then the Chiefs pulled away.
Patrick Mahomes It 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 failed.
On the next drive, Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth fumbled on the Steelers 34-yard line, setting up the Chiefs with great field position.
Mahomes took advantage of the fumble, finding a wide-open field Travis Kelsey For a touchdown to make the score 29-10.
Kelce's touchdown reception was the 77th of his career, passing Tony Gonzalez for the most receptions in Chiefs franchise history.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Mahomes completed 29 of 38 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns.
Kelce had eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Xavier Worthy had eight catches for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' win.
The Steelers' loss is crucial to their chances of capturing the AFC North title. if Baltimore Ravens With a win over the Houston Texans in the second half of an NFL Christmas Day doubleheader, the Ravens will have the inside track on the Steelers for the AFC North title.
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 scores for 50 yards in 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 Hollywood Brown (5) during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Both teams were playing their third game in 11 days.
The Chiefs' final game of the regular season won't matter since they've already clinched the No. 1 seed, but it could be important for their opponent. Division competitor Denver Broncos They could be fighting for their lives in the playoffs, depending on the outcome of Week 17.
Steelers host Rise Cincinnati Bengals At week 18.
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