Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 17 vs. the Kansas City Chiefs
Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.
Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5)
The first-ever NFL games streamed on Netflix will be played on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, featuring four playoff-bound AFC teams as the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1, AFC West) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5, playoff berth) (1 p.m. ET) and the Baltimore Ravens (10-5, playoff berth) travel to face the Houston Texans (9-6, AFC South) (4:30 p.m. ET).
Kansas City and Baltimore are set to play on Christmas for the second-consecutive season while Pittsburgh has won both of its previous Christmas appearances, defeating Baltimore in 2016 and Houston in 2017 in the Texans’ only previous game on the holiday.
The Chiefs can secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed, lone first-round bye and home-field advantage with a franchise-record 15th victory and become the second reigning Super Bowl champions to win 15 games, joining the 2011 Green Bay Packers (15-1).
Tied atop the AFC North in a division that can’t be decided until Week 18, the Steelers are looking to position themselves for their first division title since 2020, while the Ravens can win the AFC North in consecutive seasons for the third time ever (2018-19 and 2011-12).
The Texans secured their second-consecutive AFC South division title and can win 10 games in consecutive seasons for the third time (2018-19 and 2011-12).
The Chiefs are a popular pick on new betting sites in Australia this week as a 2.5-point favorite over the Steelers. The over/under is set at 43.0
Series History
- All-Time Steelers lead, 23-14 Last: Chiefs Win, 42-21 (Jan. 16, 2022)
- Home Steelers lead, 11-5 Last: Chiefs Win, 42-37 (Sept. 16, 2018)
- Away Steelers lead, 12-9 Last: Chiefs Win, 42-21 (Jan. 16, 2022)
- Playoffs Chiefs lead, 2-1 Last: Chiefs Win, 42-21 (Jan. 16, 2022)
Series Notes
- Wednesday’s game will mark the 38th overall meeting and the 35th meeting in the regular-season series between the Steelers and Chiefs.
- The Steelers own a nine-game advantage in the overall series (23-14) and a 10- game lead in the regular-season series (22-12).
- The two teams have met three times in the postseason where Kansas City leads the series, 2-1.
- Wednesday’s game will be the 17th regular-season matchup between the Steelers and Chiefs in Pittsburgh.
- The Steelers own a six-game lead in the regular-season series (11-5) in Pittsburgh.
- Pittsburgh has won six of their last seven meetings with Kansas City in Pittsburgh, but the Chiefs won the last meeting, 42-37, on Sept. 16, 2018.
- Kansas City won the last meeting in the series: Sept. 16, 2018 (42-37 in Pittsburgh.
- Wednesday’s game will be the seventh meeting between the two teams in December.
- The December series between the two teams is tied (3-3).
- Wednesday’s game will be the fifth meeting in Pittsburgh between the two teams in December.
- The Steelers own a two-game lead in the series (3-1) in December in Pittsburgh.
The Coaches
- Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 183-105-2 (18)
- Overall: 183-105-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 5-4
- Chiefs: Andy Reid
- At Franchise: 142-52 (12)
- Overall: 142-52 (12)
- Versus Opponent: 5-5
Gameday Information
- Date: Wednesday, December 25
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET - Location: Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA
Capacity 68,400 // Natural Grass - TV: Netflix (And Locally KDKA-TV)
- Ian Eagle (play-by-play)
- Nate Burleson (analysis)
- J.J. Watt (analysis)
- Melanie Collins (field reporter)
- Stacey Dales (field reporter)
- National Radio: Westwood One
- J.P. Shadrick (play-by-play)
- Ross Tucker (analysis)
- Satellite Radio
- Steelers: Sirius 106, XM/SXM 225, Internet 826
- Chiefs: Sirius 82, XM/SXM 226, Internet 815
- Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network
Locally: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)
(48 affiliates – see below)- Rob King (play-by-play)
- Craig Wolfley (analysis)
- Max Starks (sideline)
- Missi Matthews (field reporter)
- Referee: Craig Wrolstad
- Vegas: Chiefs -2.5 | Over/Under: 43.0
Steelers-Ravens Pregame Show
Joe and Brian return for a review and a preview combo show. First, the hosts take a look back at what went wrong against the Baltimore Ravens, then look ahead to the short week of preparation against the 14-1 Kansas City Chiefs who come to Acrisure Stadium for a huge Christmas Day showdown.
The Chiefs game is now must-win territory for the Steelers to win the AFC North and host a home playoff game. Can they do it?
Tune in to hear Joe and Brian’s takes on these topics and much more.
View the video below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
SCU Steelers News & Notes
Team Rankings
| KAN | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 8-0-0 | 5-1-0 |
| Away Record | 6-1-0 | 5-4-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 6-8-1 | 10-5-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 23.7 (11th) | 23.5 (12th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 18.5 (3rd) | 19.9 (7th) |
| Takeaway Diff. | +4 (12th) | +17 (2nd) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 225 (12th) | 198 (25th) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 112 (15th) | 126 (11th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 215 (17th) | 220 (20th) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 91 (3rd) | 102 (8th) |
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | 174/268, 2129 yds, 15 TDs |
| George Pickens | 55 rec, 850 yds, 3 TDs |
| Najee Harris | 238 rush, 933 yds, 5 TDs |
| Kansas City Chiefs 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | 363/543, 3608 yds, 23 TDs |
| Travis Kelce | 89 rec, 739 yds, 2 TDs |
| Kareem Hunt | 191 rush, 708 yds, 6 TDs |
Steelers Notes
- STEELERS secured 21st-consecutive season without losing record, tied with 1965-85 Dallas Cowboys for longest streak in NFL history.
- QB RUSSELL WILSON totaled 244 yards (217 pass, season-high 27 rush) & 2 TD passes with 92.6 rating last week. Has 90+ rating in 8 of his 9 starts this season, incl. each of past 5. Has 100+ rating in 3 of 4 home starts this season. Had 3 TD passes vs. 0 INTs with 119.3 rating in his last start vs. KC (10/29/23 w/ Den.). Needs TD pass to become 4th player ever with 350+ TD passes in 1st 13 seasons.
- RB NAJEE HARRIS has 50+ scrimmage yards in each of 6 home games this season, with 90+ scrimmage yards in 3 of past 4 at home. Had 110 scrimmage yards (93 rush, 17 rec.) in last reg. season meeting. Needs 67 rush yards to become 4th player since 2000 with 1,000+ rush yards & 5+ rush TDs in each of 1st 4 seasons.
- RB JAYLEN WARREN led team with 92 scrimmage yards (48 rush, 44 rec.) last week. Has 60+ scrimmage yards in 6 of past 7.
- WR GEORGE PICKENS can make 1st appearance since Week 13. Has 70+ rec. yards in 5 of his past 6.
- WR CALVIN AUSTIN aims for 3rd in row with 65+ rec. yards.
- TE PAT FREIERMUTH has rec. TD in 3 of past 4.
- TE MYCOLE PRUITT & RB CORDARRELLE PATTERSON each had 1st TD catch of season last week.
- LB T.J. WATT has TFL in 5 of past 6. Has sack in 2 of past 3 at home. Had 2 TFL, sack, FR-TD & PD in 2021 AFC-WC meeting. Leads NFL with 6 FFs & ranks tied-4th with 11.5 sacks in 2024.
- LB ALEX HIGHSMITH had sack & 1st FF of season last week, 3rd-straight game with sack. Aims for 3rd in row vs. KC, incl. playoffs, with sack.
- LB PATRICK QUEEN aims for 9th in row with 7+ tackles. Has PD in 2 of past 3.
- S MINKAH FITZPATRICK had 6 tackles, 2 PD & 1st INT of season in Week 16. Aims for 5th in row with 5+ tackles. Had 12 tackles & PD in last reg. season meeting.
Chiefs Notes
- CHIEFS clinched AFC West division title for 9th-straight season, 2nd-longest streak of division titles since 1970 (New England – 11 straight from 2009-19). Can win 15 reg. season games for 1st time in franchise history.
- QB PATRICK MAHOMES totaled 293 yards (260 pass, 33 rush) & 2 TDs (1 pass, 1 rush) vs. 0 INTs with 93.5 rating last week, 5th-straight game with 0 INTs. Aims for 5th in row on road with 2+ TD passes. Is 3-0 with 14 TDs vs. INT with 144.4 rating (highest vs. any opponent in career) in 3 career starts vs. Pit., incl. playoffs, with 3+ TD passes in each game & 5+ TD passes in 2 of 3 games. Needs 392 pass yards to become 1st QB ever with 4,000+ pass yards in 7 of 1st 8 seasons.
- RB KAREEM HUNT led team with 79 scrimmage yards (55 rush, 24 rec.) & had 6th rush TD of season last week. Has 60+ scrimmage yards in 5 of his 6 road games this season.
- RB ISIAH PACHECO has 45+ scrimmage yards in 5 of his 6 games this season.
- TE TRAVIS KELCE had 9th game with 5+ catches last week, tied 3rd-most among TEs. Has 5+ catches in 4 of past 5. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Pit., incl. playoffs, with 100+ rec. yards & TD catch. Ranks 3rd among TEs with 89 catches in 2024 & can become 1st player ever with 90+ catches in 7 straight seasons.
- WR DEANDRE HOPKINS aims for 6th in row with 4+ catches.
- WR XAVIER WORTHY (rookie) aims for 3rd in row with 75+ scrimmage yards & TD. Is 1 of 3 in NFL & only WR with 5+ rec. TDs (5) & 3+ rush TDs (3) in 2024.
- DT CHRIS JONES is 1 of 4 in NFL with 5+ sacks in each of past 8 seasons.
- DT MIKE PENNEL had season-high 2 TFL & sack in Week 16.
- LB DRUE TRANQUILL had 7 tackles last week, 4th-straight game with 5+ tackles.
- LB NICK BOLTON had TFL & 1st FF of season in Week 16. Has TFL in 3 of past 4. Aims for 3rd in row on road with 0.5+ sacks.
- CB TRENT MCDUFFIE had season-high 2 TFL & INT last week. Aims for 4th in row with PD & 3rd in row with INT & TFL.
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on Netflix. Local coverage available within the Pittsburgh market on CBS affiliate KDKA Channel 2.
Steelers Radio Coverage
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
- Vienna-WDMX (100.1)
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
Steelers Nation Radio
Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iHeart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.
Statistics and game information courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers and/or National Football League.
