On Christmas Day, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10, clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Patrick Mahomes delivered an impressive performance with 320 passing yards and three touchdowns. The Chiefs' defense excelled, recording five sacks and forcing two turnovers. In contrast, the Steelers struggled offensively, finishing their third consecutive game without a win, dropping to 10-6, diminishing their postseason hopes. Russell Wilson faced significant pressure, resulting in an interception and five sacks, highlighting Pittsburgh's troubling performance trend.