Steelers at Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelers 33, Kansas City Chiefs 31 · JUST_WIN FANTASY LEAGUE
Final Score
Steelers 33 3 TD · 4 FG · 3 XP
Chiefs 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPMatthew Stafford 381 yds passingleveon BELL 79 yds rushingDont'e Thornton Jr 254 yds receivingArvell Reese 13 tkl defenseTotal yards 471 · 370Passing yards 381 · 296Rushing yards 90 · 74Completions 24/34 · 26/39Yards per carry 3.1 · 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 33-31 in a Week 16 showdown that had playoff implications. With both teams vying for positioning, this contest was a must-win that kept the Steelers in the hunt for postseason glory.
Steelers quarterback Matthew Stafford put on a masterclass performance, throwing for 381 yards and three touchdowns, while Le'Veon Bell's 79 rushing yards added balance to the offense. However, it was Dont'e Thornton Jr. who stole the show, racking up an impressive 254 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and create big plays in crucial moments.
Defensively, the Steelers made key stops, highlighted by Will Heldt's two sacks that disrupted the Chiefs' rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh's defense held the Chiefs to a critical field goal, allowing the Steelers to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 24/34 | 71% | 381 | 3 | 0 | 137.0 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 26/39 | 67% | 296 | 2 | 0 | 106.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| leveon BELLHB | 16 | 79 | 4.9 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 7 | 7 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew StaffordQB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nyck HarborWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Jamaal CharlesHB | 16 | 58 | 3.6 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 13 | 254 | 19.5 | 141 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| leveon BELLHB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Nyck HarborWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Cade OttonTE | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Sincere BrownWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jamaal CharlesHB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Will HeldtREDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte KentCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty BenefieldSS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RYAN SHAZIERMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McKinnley JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TY LAWCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 4/4 | 3 | 45 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 4 | 34 |