Christmas Day is being dominated by the NFL.
The NFL has two games on Wednesday against strong teams that might have a big impact on the playoffs.
First up, two of the top teams in the AFC square off against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Then, with both teams vying for a spot in the AFC playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens play the Houston Texans.
Newsweek Sports’ staff has forecasts.
The Chiefs, who are 14-1, simply never stop winning games. They have won five straight after losing to the Buffalo Bills in Week 11 of the season. They would be guaranteed the No. 1 spot if they won Wednesday in the AFC, but they haven’t done so yet.
The Steelers (10-5) recently suffered their biggest defeat of the season at the hands of the division-rival Ravens. If the Steelers want to win the AFC North and secure a home playoff game, they must win. They run the danger of the Ravens winning the division if they don’t. The staff anticipates this game will go like this.
Noah Camras: Both the Chiefs and the Steelers are playing for significant stakes, and they have been two of the league’s top teams this season. A Pittsburgh victory would maintain their hopes of winning the division, while a Kansas City victory would guarantee the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Two clubs who enjoy playing close games will square off in this matchup. However, with another close win, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will secure the first-round bye.
Chiefs 27, Steelers 23 is the prediction.
James Brizuela: In order to move up in the AFC North division competition, the Steelers are hoping for a significant victory on Christmas at home. The team has demonstrated, meanwhile, that elite competition is their weakness. But the Chiefs keep coming up with new ways to win. Although it might be another competitive game, Kansas City will likely put in a lot of effort to earn the AFC’s top spot.
Ricardo Sandoval: As is typical for them this season, the Chiefs are coming off another thrilling game against the Texans. That will continue to be the case while facing the Steelers, a gritty, defensive-minded squad fresh off a crushing defeat to the Ravens, their division rivals. Against the Chiefs, the Steelers’ difficult run doesn’t get any easier. The Chiefs are just too much to bear, but the Steelers will battle in front of their home crowd.
Chiefs 23, Steelers 17, is the prediction.
How to Watch the Christmas Day Chiefs vs. Steelers Game NFL Week 17
On Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game begins at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. It will only be available on Netflix.
