Christmas Day featured high-stakes NFL action, including the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Kansas City Chiefs. This matchup was a pivotal opportunity for the Steelers to prove their worth as Super Bowl contenders and rebound from back-to-back losses. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh delivered its worst performance of the season, falling 29-10 to the Chiefs.
The loss marked the Steelers’ third consecutive defeat, dropping their record to 10-6 and knocking them out of first place in the AFC North. With the playoffs looming, tensions are rising within the team, as players and coaches face mounting pressure to turn things around.
**Steelers’ Three-Game Slide Exposes Flaws**
The Steelers’ recent struggles have been glaring. They’ve faced top-tier opponents in the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs, being outscored 90-40 during the skid. The Christmas Day loss to the Chiefs highlighted issues across the board, with the Steelers falling short in every phase of the game.
Kansas City outperformed Pittsburgh in total yards (389-364) despite running 15 fewer plays. The Chiefs capitalized on their red-zone opportunities, going 4-for-5, while the Steelers converted just 1-of-4.
Quarterback Russell Wilson struggled, completing 205 passing yards with an interception and a QBR of 41.8. He was also sacked five times. Tight end
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