Chiefs' 29-10 Christmas Day Win Over Steelers Secures No.1 Seed, First 15-Win Season

Dec 25, 2024, 08:57 PM

On Christmas Day, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 at Arrowhead Stadium, handing the Steelers their first Christmas loss. The win clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed for the Chiefs and secured a first-round bye in the playoffs. With this victory, the Chiefs improved to a 15-1 record, marking the first time in franchise history they've achieved 15 regular-season wins. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the offense with 320 passing yards and three touchdowns, completing 29 of 38 attempts. Tight end Travis Kelce contributed eight receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown. The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC will now run through Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, as the Chiefs aim for a historic three-peat as Super Bowl champions. With their playoff position secured, key players like Mahomes and Kelce are expected to rest in the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos in Week 18. Their next significant game will be the Divisional Round on January 18 or 19.