Chiefs Defeat Steelers, Pacheco Injured

The Kansas City Chiefs secured a 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day, clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC and home-field advantage for the playoffs. However, running back Isiah Pacheco left the game with a rib injury and did not return, raising concerns about his availability as the postseason approaches. Pacheco rushed six times for 18 yards before exiting, while his backfield teammate Kareem Hunt added a touchdown. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed that Pacheco's injury is the only significant one from the game, emphasizing the need for rest before the playoffs. With the first-round bye secured, the Chiefs will have time to recover their injured players, including Pacheco, who has struggled to regain form after a previous injury. The Chiefs hope to have Pacheco back at full strength as they aim for a three-peat in the postseason.