Steelers-Chiefs carries significant AFC playoff implications

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs on his way to scoring a touchdown during overtime in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chiefs won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, looks to pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Nick Bolton during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) gets a pass off as Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) pressures during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 19-13. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin smiles as his team plays against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)