Najee Harris will face the Kansas City Chiefs in a crucial Week 17 showdown at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on December 25, 2024. The 1:00 p.m. ET matchup is crucial for the Steelers as they fight for playoff spot against the formidable Chiefs. Harris, a reliable performer for Pittsburgh throughout the season, will play a critical role in the team’s offensive game plan.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are having a disappointing 2024 season, plagued by significant offensive issues. Russell Wilson has failed to provide consistent quarterback performance and the offensive line is among the league’s worst in both pass protection and run blocking. Defensively, the team was hampered by communication problems and irregular play, and further weakened by recurring injuries to key players. Coach Mike Tomlin is under increasing pressure to address these systemic problems and revitalize the Steelers’ reputation as a competitive force.

Where to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs game?

You can watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL matchup on Netflix, local CBS affiliates (KDKA in Pittsburgh and KCTV in Kansas City) and the mobile streaming platform NFL+. The game begins on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report

Steelers injuries

Justin Fields: Abs, limited participation

Joey Porter Jr.: Knee, questionable

George Pickens: Hamstring, questionable

Larry Ogunjobi: Groin, fully trained

Chiefs injuries

Chamarri Conner: Concussion protocol, not practiced

DJ Humphries: Hamstring injury, not training

Chris Jones: Calf injury, didn’t train

Jawaan Taylor: Knee injury, limited training

Jack Cochrane: ankle injury, did not train

Patrick Mahomes: ankle injury but full training

Xavier Worthy: ankle injury, fully involved1

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs player stats

Pittsburgh Steelers player stats

Russell Wilson Stats: YDS 2,129, TD 15, INT 4, QBR 53.5

Najee Harris Stats: CAR 238, YDS 933, TD 5, AVG 3.9

George Pickens stats: REC 55, YDS 850, TD 3, AVG 15.5

Patrick Queen Stats: SOLO 57, SACK 0, FF 1, INT 0

Donte Jackson Stats: SOLO 24, FF 0, INT 5, PD 8

Kansas City Chiefs player stats

Patrick Mahomes stats: YDS 3,608, TD 23, INT 11, QBR 66.7

Kareem Hunt Stats: CAR 191, YDS 708, TD 6, AVG 3.7

Travis Kelce Stats: REC 89, YDS 739, TD 2, AVG 8.3

Nick Bolton Stats: SOLO 70, SACK 3, FF 1, INT 1

Jaden Hicks Stats: SOLO 16, FF 0, INT 3, PD 3

The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tough test in their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on December 25th and will require a well-executed strategy to counter Patrick Mahomes and his dynamic offense. Their primary focus is disrupting the Chiefs’ momentum by capitalizing on their league-best 31 takeaways, forcing turnovers and pushing Mahomes into rare mistakes. To contain Kansas City’s explosive plays, the Steelers’ defense must combine disciplined coverage with a relentless pass rush.

On offense, Russell Wilson and the Steelers want to build a strong running game with Najee Harris to dominate time of possession and keep Mahomes off the field. Although the Chiefs have the third-ranked run defense in the league, controlling the clock is crucial to remaining competitive. Wilson will also have to make sharp, calculated decisions, protect the football and exploit weaknesses in Kansas City’s defense.