Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-7
28
FINAL
43
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 43-28, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season heads into its final stretch. Both teams entered the game with playoff hopes, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious in front of their home crowd at Arrowhead Stadium. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes delivered an outstanding performance, throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Raleek Brown complemented the air attack with a strong ground game, racking up 95 rushing yards, while Zavion Thomas emerged as a key target with 102 receiving yards, helping to keep the Steelers' defense on their heels throughout the game. Defensively, the Chiefs made critical plays to swing momentum their way, highlighted by a crucial interception from Mansoor Delane that halted a Steelers drive in the second half. Although the Steelers' Alex Highsmith recorded two sacks, it was the Chiefs' ability to capitalize on turnovers and maintain pressure that ultimately dictated the outcome. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Delane's interception set up another touchdown, giving Kansas City a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Patrick MahomesQB543157%3043184.1
Drew AllarQB291241%1972173.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Raleek BrownHB18955.3231260
Jaylen WarrenHB15734.9491320
Brashard SmithHB22512.5221240
Noah GrayTE2126.0—060
Rico DowdleHB3124.040120
Drew AllarQB2105.0—060
Patrick MahomesQB461.5—070
Germie BernardWR144.0—040
DK MetcalfWR122.0—020
Elijah HigginsTE000.0—000
Michael PittmanWR1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Zavion ThomasWR910211.3232260
Michael PittmanWR58617.2371440
Germie BernardWR17575.0711750
Xavier WorthyWR56713.4160251
Jeff CaldwellWR66510.8161242
Elijah HigginsTE44010.0100130
DK MetcalfWR22713.5150230
Raleek BrownHB6183.070130
Luke ReynoldsTE11212.0—0120
Pat FreiermuthTE273.52050
Jaylen WarrenHB133.02030
Jalen RoyalsWR000.0—001
Rico DowdleHB1-1-1.01000
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Harrison ButkerK22341
Chris BoswellK0140