Mike Tomlin on Steelers' 3-game slide: 'Junior varsity is not good enough'
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the third game they've dropped in 11 days.12 HOURS AGO
Severity of rib injury unknown Coach Andy Reid said after Wednesday's 29-10 win at Pittsburgh that Pacheco "dinged his ribs," and the Chiefs will "see how bad they are" in the coming days, Pete Sweeney of Arrowh...
Impact Pacheco couldn't get much going in this Christmas Day matchup, turning six carries into 18 yards before leaving in the fourth quarter. Fellow RBs Kareem Hunt (nine carries for 20 yards and one TD) and Samaje Perine (four touches for 29 total yards) also found the sledding tough against the Steelers defense, but both players could experience an uptick in usage if Pacheco has to sit out Week 18 at Denver. Considering the Chiefs locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC with Wednesday's victory, the team likely won't risk the health of one of their key contributors and instead focus on getting Pacheco healthy for the divisional round.
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Andy Reid dons Santa suit to deliver perfect present to Chiefs' locker room
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Patrick Mahomes: 'That No. 1 Seed is Important, it's Like Winning a Playoff Game'
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Punches in short TD Hunt took nine carries for 20 yards and a touchdown with no targets as a receiver in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.
Impact Hunt finished as the Chiefs' leading rusher after starter Isiah Pacheco (ribs) was knocked out of the contest in the first half of Wednesday's win. The veteran backup struggled to move the ball against Pittsburgh's stout interior defense, but he rewarded fantasy managers with his second touchdown in as many games. The severity of Pacheco's injury is still unclear, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the back rested either way after Kansas City clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Hunt would see a slight boost in projections if his backfield committee mate sits out next Sunday's tilt against Denver.
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Finishes with 46 yards Wednesday Brown had four receptions on seven targets for 46 yards in Wednesday's 29-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Brown finished third in both targets and receptions for Kansas City, but he failed to bring in any of Patrick Mahomes' trio of touchdown passes in the win. The 27-year-old Brown has produced nine receptions for 91 yards in two games with the Chiefs this season. Brown figures to suit up against the Broncos next Sunday even with his team clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC after missing the first 14 games of the campaign due to a shoulder injury.
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Surpasses last week's career game Worthy caught eight of nine targets for 79 yards and a touchdown while rushing twice for 10 yards in Wednesday's 29-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Worthy was fresh off recording a new career high in receptions (seven), an achievement that lasted just four days before Wednesday's eight-catch performance. The versatile rookie notched his sixth touchdown reception while setting another personal best in total yards from scrimmage (89). Worthy has been red-hot for managers in the fantasy playoffs, and he will attempt to finish the regular season with another quality outing against the Broncos next Sunday.
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Sets new frachise record Wednesday Kelce had eight receptions on 11 targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.
Impact Kelce snapped out of a minor slump with his best fantasy performance since Week 8 against Las Vegas (10-90-1). The future Hall of Famer passed current member and former Chief, Tony Gonzalez, for the club record in career receiving touchdowns (67). With the Chiefs clinching the No. 1 seed throughout the playoffs following Wednesday's win, the team may opt to rest some of its key players in Week 18. Kansas City has 10 days off before a road tilt against Denver next Sunday, so make sure to check on the status of the team's key fantasy options leading up to that matchup.
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The swankiest gifts from QBs to their offensive linemen this Christmas
'Tis the season for QBs to show their appreciation for the offensive linemen who provide them with protection.17 HOURS AGO
Clinches AFC No. 1 seed Wednesday Mahomes completed 29 of 38 pass attempts for 320 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 12 yards with his only carry in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.
Impact Mahomes went into a tough road environment on Christmas Day and gifted his fantasy managers with his highest point total in 2024. Wednesday's win also cemented the Chiefs' status as the No. 1 seed in the AFC, earning the team a first-round bye come playoff time. Mahomes' iffy ankle looked anything but against the Steelers, with the superstar QB moving well in the pocket in addition to ripping off a 12-yard scamper in the second half. With nothing left accomplish in the regular season, there is a chance Kansas City opts to rest its offensive leader against the Broncos in Week 18 in order to preserve a healthy Mahomes for the divisional round of the playoffs on either Jan. 18 or 19.
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Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers Game Highlights
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Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10
Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time i...17 HOURS AGO
Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10
Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over th...17 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits Wednesday's game Pacheco was forced out of Wednesday's game against the Steelers with a rib injury.
Impact Prior to his exit from the contest, Pacheco carried six times for 18 yards. In his absence, Kareem Hunt figures to see added touches in a Kansas City backfield that also includes Samaje Perine and Carson Steele.
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Hurts hamstring in Christmas clash Pennel is questionable to return to Wednesday's Week 17 game against Pittsburgh due to a hamstring injury.
Impact Pennel headed to the locker room due to the hamstring issue in the second quarter and was deemed questionable to return just prior to halftime. He started the game for Kansas City in place of Chris Jones (calf). Derrick Nnadi and Marlon Tuipulotu are options to step in at defensive tackle if Pennel can't return.
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Justin Reid jumps the pass leaving Russ feeling neither holly nor jolly
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Mahomes' second TD pass extends Chiefs' lead to 12 over Steelers
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Beyoncé's performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day
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Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones, Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. inactive for Christmas clash
The Kansas City Chiefs will try to lock up the top seed in the AFC without star defensive end Chris Jones22 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go Christmas Day Taylor (knee) is active for Wednesday's Week 17 game against Pittsburgh.
Impact Taylor had been questionable heading into Wednesday after straining his knee Saturday against Houston, but the right tackle is going to be able to play. However, the Chiefs' offensive line will still be down a starter with left tackle D.J. Humphries (hamstring) out for a third straight contest.
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Not playing Wednesday Jones (calf) is inactive for Wednesday's Week 17 contest against the Steelers.
Impact As expected, Jones is going to sit out the Christmas Day clash due to a strained calf. It will be his first absence of the campaign and just the second regular-season game he's missed over the past three years. With Jones out Wednesday, Mike Pennel is likely slated for more snaps on defense.
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Not likely to play Christmas Day Jones (calf) isn't expected to suit up in Wednesday's Week 17 matchup versus Pittsburgh, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Jones strained his calf last Saturday against Houston and logged a DNP/DNP/LP progression in practice this week, though all three designations were estimations due to the fact that Kansas City held only walkthroughs. It appears the defensive tackle will be inactive on gameday for the first time this season, but official word on Jones' status likely won't come until about 90 minutes prior to the 1:00 PM ET kickoff. If Jones can't play Wednesday, Mike Pennel could be in line for more than his usual allotment of defensive snaps.
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