Patrick Mahomes on the Pittsburgh Steelers: ‘We’re Going to Have to Play Our Best Football to Beat this Team’ | Chiefs Press Conference 12/23

In a press conference on December 23, 2024, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes emphasized the need for the team to play their best football to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Chiefs delivered on Mahomes’ call to action with a dominant 29-10 victory over the Steelers on Christmas Day. Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, improving his career record against the Steelers to 4-0, with 17 touchdowns and one interception.

Tight end Travis Kelce had a standout performance, recording his franchise-record 77th receiving touchdown and becoming only the third NFL tight end to achieve 1,000 career receptions.

The victory improved the Chiefs’ record to 15-1, securing them the top playoff seed in the AFC and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. The team is aiming to become the first in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

Head coach Andy Reid celebrated the win by dressing as Santa Claus in the locker room, matching the festive attire of Mahomes and Kelce, and expressing pride in the team’s performance.