Kansas City
Chiefs
6-1
34
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 17d ago
In a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 34-31. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their playoff positioning, making every possession critical in this tightly contested battle. Drew Allar led the Steelers with a strong performance, throwing for 281 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. DK Metcalf was a standout target, racking up an impressive 145 receiving yards. For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes was a dual-threat, contributing significantly with 98 rushing yards, which proved pivotal in keeping the Steelers' defense on their heels. Defensively, the Chiefs managed to stifle the Steelers' late-game momentum, with R Mason Thomas recording a key sack that halted a potential game-winning drive. Jamel Dean's interception also played a crucial role in shifting the game's momentum, but it was the Chiefs' ability to capitalize on their offensive opportunities that ultimately sealed the victory. This matchup demonstrated the resilience of both teams as they fought for every yard and point.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Drew AllarQB271452%28120113.3
Patrick MahomesQB301860%2291181.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Patrick MahomesQB13987.5491360
Kenneth WalkerHB18673.7182110
Jaylen WarrenHB19653.4142200
Kaleb JohnsonHB3196.3190200
Jaylen WrightHB11717.0160170
Drew AllarQB2126.0—070
DK MetcalfWR199.04090
Noah GrayTE372.3—050
Jared WileyTE155.0—050
Brashard SmithHB242.0—030
Pat FreiermuthTE000.0—000
Kaden WetjenWR000.0—000
Xavier WorthyWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DK MetcalfWR714520.7681700
Xavier WorthyWR59318.6561440
Kaden WetjenWR27236.0471670
Pat FreiermuthTE35016.7220320
Rashee RiceWR5428.4110160
Jeff CaldwellWR33913.040240
Kenneth WalkerHB23517.5230260
Noah GrayTE2115.58080
Jaylen WarrenHB11010.090100
Jared WileyTE199.0—090
Germie BernardWR144.0—040
Darnell WashingtonTE000.0—001
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Harrison ButkerK22438
Harrison MevisK12442