Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-1
35
FINAL
45
Kansas City
Chiefs
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
In an electrifying Week 15 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 45-35, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. Both teams entered the contest with high expectations, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious in a game filled with offensive fireworks. Dante Moore led the Steelers' aerial attack with an impressive 351 passing yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. Jaylen Warren contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 107 rushing yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba proved to be a reliable target, finishing with 127 receiving yards. Despite the strong performances from Pittsburgh's offense, it wasn't enough to outpace Kansas City's relentless scoring. On the defensive side, Alohi Gilman of the Chiefs made his presence felt with a team-high five total tackles, helping to stifle the Steelers' momentum at critical moments. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Chiefs' defense held firm, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed Kansas City to extend their lead. With both teams fighting for every yard, it was the Chiefs' ability to make key defensive stops that ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Dante MooreQB321856%3514494.6
Patrick MahomesQB221255%31832101.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jaylen WarrenHB910711.9130400
Brashard SmithHB7497.090190
Patrick MahomesQB4287.0—2270
Dante MooreQB2115.5—190
Zach CharbonnetHB294.51090
Rashee RiceWR177.01070
Jalen RoyalsWR000.0—000
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR000.0—000
Germie BernardWR000.0—000
Pat FreiermuthTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR512725.4382540
Brashard SmithHB311538.3761900
Germie BernardWR411228.0431410
Rashee RiceWR28542.5561730
Jamari JohnsonTE25628.0320310
Xavier WorthyWR33913.031310
Pat FreiermuthTE33812.7120190
Charlie BeckerWR23517.5130280
Jaylen WarrenHB33010.0291130
Noah GrayTE11818.080180
Darnell WashingtonTE199.02090
Tyquan ThorntonWR155.01050
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Jaden HicksSS40100
Mansoor DelaneCB40100
Joey PorterCB20100
Payton WilsonWILL20100
Alohi GilmanFS50001
Nick BoltonMIKE10100
DeShon ElliottSS30.5000
Drue TranquillWILL00100
Nohl WilliamsCB30000
Jamel DeanCB20001
Jalen RamseyFS20000
Brice PolockCB20000
T.J. WattLEDG00.5000
Daylen EveretteCB10000
R Mason ThomasLEDG10000
Xavier NwankpaFS10000
Justin ScottDT00.5000
Derrick HarmonDT10000
Jaquan BriskerSS10000
Alex HighsmithREDG00.5000
Chris JonesDT00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK0050
Harrison ButkerK11655