Patrick Mahomes to Xavier Worthy opens scoring, but penalty proves costly

Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterDec 25, 2024, 01:23 PM ET

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PITTSBURGH — Rookie Xavier Worthy gave the Kansas City Chiefs an early lead in their Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers by catching a 7-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes in the first quarter.

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Worthy was penalized after the play for unsportsmanlike conduct, and Harrison Butker was wide right on a point-after

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