It’s a formula we’ve seen before. The Kansas City Chiefs start slow in a playoff game, turning over the ball and falling behind. Then quarterback Patrick Mahomes steps up and starts carving them up.
After the Pittsburgh Steelers scored the first touchdown of Sunday’s Wild Card game on a fumble recovery, Kansas City scored touchdowns on six straight possessions en route to a 42-21 victory.
Iniside Arrowhead Stadium, it felt like the game was over once wide receiver Byron Pringle scored the Chiefs’ second touchdown. Whether it was because of the Chiefs’ defense or the sad end to a storied quarterback’s career, the Steelers just didn’t look like they were going to be able to keep pace — much less come from behind.