The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a familiar spot as the season winds down. While the Steelers are heading to the playoffs, they're not exactly surging to the finish.
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers fell 29-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs to extend their current losing streak to three games. Much of the blame for the loss falls on the defense, which is the
BALTIMORE -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick broke his interception-less streak. It is the first interception he has grabbed in two seasons. Fitzpatrick’s last interception came on New Year’s Day in 2023 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Don't call it a comeback! Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson gifted Pittsburgh Steelers FS Minkah Fitzpatrick his first interception of the season in the AFC North divisional showdown in Week 16. Fitzp
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, front, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Wednesday, 1 p.m., EST, Netflix. BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 2 1/2. Series record: Steelers lead 25-14.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.
Kansas City (15-1) spent three hours toying with the Steelers (10-6) like a cat batting around shreds of leftover wrapping paper. The Chiefs raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by Pittsburgh, which has dropped three straight to see its chances of capturing the AFC North take another hit.
Pittsburgh's defense has faded in the absence of key role players, some of whom might remain out against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.
What did we learn? Well, the Steelers didn’t just lose all three. They were out-coached, out-played and out-matched in embarrassing fashion, resulting in a combined margin of 90-40. The Steelers had three chances to prove they’re a contender. And struck out.
The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their third straight loss as they were blown out at home by the Kansas City Chiefs. The game was close going into halftime, but the Chiefs blew out the Steelers in the second half.