The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a familiar spot as the season winds down. While the Steelers are heading to the playoffs, they're not exactly surging to the finish.

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers fell 29-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs to extend their current losing streak to three games. Much of the blame for the loss falls on the defense, which is the

BALTIMORE -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick broke his interception-less streak. It is the first interception he has grabbed in two seasons. Fitzpatrick’s last interception came on New Year’s Day in 2023 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Tight end Travis Kelce also set his own history, catching his 77th touchdown pass to set a new team record. He passed former tight end Tony Gonzalez, then paid homage to him after the play by dunking the ball over the crossbar — Gonzalez’s signature scoring celebration.

Pittsburgh All-Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick snapped his nearly two-year interception drought by picking off an ill-advised pass by Lamar Jackson in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.

Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh's defense has faded in the absence of key role players, some of whom might remain out against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.

What did we learn? Well, the Steelers didn’t just lose all three. They were out-coached, out-played and out-matched in embarrassing fashion, resulting in a combined margin of 90-40. The Steelers had three chances to prove they’re a contender. And struck out.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, front, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Wednesday, 1 p.m., EST, Netflix. BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 2 1/2. Series record: Steelers lead 25-14.

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their third straight loss as they were blown out at home by the Kansas City Chiefs. The game was close going into halftime, but the Chiefs blew out the Steelers in the second half.