The Kansas City Chiefs secured the AFC’s No. 1 seed with a commanding 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 on Christmas Day, improving their record to 15-1. The win guarantees the Chiefs a first-round bye in the playoffs as they pursue a historic three-peat with their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance and their fourth Super Bowl in six seasons.
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes delivered a standout performance, throwing for 320 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. He completed 76.3% of his passes and recorded a season-high quarterback rating of 127.1. This game added to an impressive season in which Mahomes has totaled 3,608 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, along with 295 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
After the game, Mahomes reflected on the victory and, additionally, shared a heartwarming moment involving his wife, Brittany Mahomes, who is expecting the couple’s third child.
“I told my wife I was gonna get her the number 1 seed so we can go have that baby,” Mahomes said.
The couple, who already have two children, Sterling and Patrick Lavon Mahomes III, are preparing to welcome their third child soon.