PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17, ending a three-game stretch in 11 days against the AFC’s top team. But before the two powerhouses meet, Kansas City will have to deal with a serious injury.

During their Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an ankle injury, adding another illness to a growing list of concerns for 2024. That he left the field both after the injury occurred and after the game, the significance of the injury or the timetable for his return is unknown.

The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of the Week 15 game, leaving the question of whether or not he would return sooner. If Mahomes is unable to play against the Steelers, Carson Wentz would be the Chiefs’ go-to guy in his absence.

The Chiefs enter Week 16 at 12-1, sitting atop the AFC. With the help of the Buffalo Bills and Chiefs, the Steelers are still in position to get to the top seed. Kansas City would have to lose another game this season, with Pittsburgh winning. Buffalo would also have to lose another game before the end of Week 18.

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