The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated Christmas with a special win, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 and securing the top spot in the AFC.
The NFL’s Christmas festivities didn’t stop the action, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers delivered an exciting game on December 25. The Chiefs enjoyed a comfortable road victory at Acrisure Stadium with a 29-10 scoreline.
The Chiefs Came Out Strong
The reigning NFL champions arrived at Acrisure Stadium determined to spoil the Steelers’ Christmas. The home team struggled to contain the Chiefs’ offense in the first quarter, as Kansas City scored 13 points through two touchdowns, missing an extra point on their first attempt.
In the second quarter, the Steelers finally broke through the Chiefs’ defense after struggling in the opening 15 minutes. A touchdown brought some relief to Pittsburgh, heading into halftime with a manageable 7-13 deficit.
Second Half Dominance by the Chiefs
In the second half, the Chiefs extended their lead with a field goal. The Steelers responded in kind, narrowing the gap to 10-16 and staying within one touchdown. However, from that point on, the Chiefs dominated the scoring.
In the final quarter, Kansas City found themselves at first-and-goal thanks to a consistent drive carried over from the third quarter. Positioned just two yards from the end zone, the Chiefs scored another touchdown. Although they missed their two-point conversion attempt, the score widened to 22-10.
A Fumble Sealed the Game
The decisive moment came when Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth fumbled early in a drive. A defender’s arm knocked the ball loose, and the running back failed to secure it, resulting in a turnover.
Kansas City regained possession in Steelers territory, and the drive ended with another touchdown for the Chiefs. The final score of 29-10 held, as both defenses and the clock prevented further scoring.
With this victory, the Kansas City Chiefs secured the top seed in the AFC, guaranteeing extra rest between the end of the regular season and the playoffs, thanks to their impressive 15-1 record.
