The Christmas Day showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium was shaping up to be a thrilling battle between two AFC powerhouses. Both teams had already secured their spots in the playoffs, but the stakes were high as they fought for crucial seeding in the AFC.
The Steelers were driving down the field, seemingly poised to score a touchdown. However, a holding penalty wiped out their gains, forcing them back to the line of scrimmage. Facing a crucial third down, Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson attempted a pass into the end zone, but he found himself under heavy pressure from the Chiefs’ defense.
Wilson’s pass sailed into triple coverage, where it was intercepted by Chiefs safety Justin Reid. The interception gave the Chiefs excellent field position, starting their drive at their own 20-yard line. With the interception and the Steelers’ previous penalty, the Chiefs now held a commanding 13-0 lead, putting them in a strong position to control the momentum of the game.