Chiefs 29–10 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

R. Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers), 46.9% completion, -2.5% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -11.14 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 67.4% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.78 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (5:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-Ju.Watson to PIT 17 for 49 yards (26-D.Jackson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 29–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 13–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play: (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle intended for 88-P.Freiermuth INTERCEPTED by 2…
Game date: 2024-12-25

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29–10 on 2024-12-25. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +17.78 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	13	0	3	13	0	29
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	7	3	0	0	10

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

KCKansas City Chiefs

PIT 7

KC 1

+1KC 15

+3KC 18

PIT 2

+1PIT 30

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:23TD
Xavier Worthy
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 7
Score
6-0
(9:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-X.Worthy for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-1-X.Worthy, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 4:05TD
Patrick Mahomes
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 11
Score
12-0
(4:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 84-Ju.Watson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 4:00XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
13-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:35TD
Spencer Anderson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
13-6
(10:35) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:28XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
13-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 12:24FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 13
Score
16-7
(12:24) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:49FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
KC 18
Score
16-10
(5:49) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 15:00TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
22-10
(15:00) (Shotgun) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:44TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 12
Score
28-10
(12:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-97-Ca.Heyward was injured during the play. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:38XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 30
Score
29-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +17.78 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2Xavier Worthy · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
3Ju. Watson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.25 EPA/play
4Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
5Calvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
6Samaje Perine · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
7Montaric Brown · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
8Nick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+17.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (5:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-Ju.Watson to PIT 17 for 49 yards (26-D.Jackson).

Biggest single play (-4.31 EPA): Russell Wilson — (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle intended for 88-P.Freiermuth INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid at KC -5. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -2.5% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -11.14 total EPA
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.78 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.192	-0.130
Offensive success rate	50.0%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.413	-0.227
Rush EPA/play	-0.093	+0.035
Defensive EPA/play	+0.130	-0.192
Defensive success rate	54.3%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.19 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +14.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -11.96 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Xavier Worthy (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q1 9:23)
Kansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes (Q1 4:05)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Spencer Anderson (Q2 10:35)
Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Q4 15:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:44)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 12:24)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 5:49)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q1 9:23); Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 84-Ju.Watson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 4:00) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 10:35) — (10:35) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 10:28) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q3 5:49) — (5:49) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q4 12:44); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 30 (Q4 12:38) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:03) — (14:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at PIT 27 for -11 yards (51-M.Danna). FUMBLES (51-M.Danna) [51-M.Danna], and recovers at PIT 27. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.91]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at KC 23 for -11 yards (98-T.Wharton). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -1.79]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:59) — (5:59) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 34-S.Perine to KC 34 for 14 yards (6-P.Queen). Penalty on PIT-42-J.Pierre, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.47]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-X.Worthy for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-1-X.Worthy, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +1.92]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 5-M.Brown to KC 36 for 17 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +2.15]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle intended for 88-P.Freiermuth INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid at KC -5. Touchback. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -4.31]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-Ju.Watson to PIT 17 for 49 yards (26-D.Jackson). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +3.54]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth to PIT 35 for 10 yards (22-T.McDuffie). FUMBLES (22-T.McDuffie), touched at PIT 35, RECOVERED by KC-32-N.Bolton at PIT 34. [WPA -1.8% · EPA -2.96]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 84-Ju.Watson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.7% · EPA +2.95]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 9:23 · PIT 7 · Score 6-0
(9:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-X.Worthy for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-1-X.Worthy, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 4:05 · PIT 11 · Score 12-0
(4:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 84-Ju.Watson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 4:00 · PIT 15 · Score 13-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:35 · KC 1 · Score 13-6
(10:35) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:28 · KC 15 · Score 13-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 12:24 · PIT 13 · Score 16-7
(12:24) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 5:49 · KC 18 · Score 16-10
(5:49) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 2 · Score 22-10
(15:00) (Shotgun) 29-K.Hunt right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:44 · PIT 12 · Score 28-10
(12:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-97-Ca.Heyward was injured during the play. PENALTY on KC-87-T.Kelce, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enfor
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 12:38 · PIT 30 · Score 29-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2024-12-25?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 in Week 17, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 29, Pittsburgh Steelers 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — X. Worthy (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 9:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q1 4:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Anderson (Q2 10:35) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:44) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 12:24, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 5:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers), 46.9% completion, -2.5% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -11.14 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 67.4% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.78 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (5:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-Ju.Watson to PIT 17 for 49 yards (26-D.Jackson)..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 14-1 Now 15-1 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L

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