Steelers vs Chiefs 2021: game time, TV schedule, how to watch online

The game

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Week 16 game filled with playoff implications. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:25 p.m. (arrowhead time). The game will air on CBS – locally on KCTV / 5.

The defending AFC champions are now 10-4, leading AFC West after seven straight wins, including one thrilling 36-28 overtime win against the Los Angeles Chargers to Thursday night football in Week 15. A win over the Steelers will secure a playoff berth – and if paired with a loss on Sunday for the Chargers, will secure the team their sixth straight divisional championship and guarantee at least one playoff game for the team. home at Arrowhead Stadium.

Their division champions in 2021, the Steelers arrive in Kansas City with a 7-6-1 record that currently puts them in third place in the AFC North standings. They have only won three of their last seven games, but a week ago they beat the second seed Tennessee Titans 19-13 to keep their playoff hopes alive. With two losses in the last three games of the season, the Steelers face a playoff elimination; against Kansas City, they are back to the wall.

So while the playoff implications for both teams in this competition are significant, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has cast a shadow over the Chiefs.

Tight end Travis Kelce, linebacker Nick Bolton, right tackle Lucas Niang, cornerback Rashad Fenton, kicker Harrison Butker, punter Tommy Townsend, safety Armani Watts – a key special teams contributor – and player Reserve offensive line Kyle Long are all on the Kansas City Reserve / COVID list; they will all miss the game.

On Saturday Kelce, Bolton and Niang were activated in the squad roster – suggesting the squad believed they could all pass the NFL’s COVID protocols before the game – but on Sunday morning the squad announced that these three key players would be outside.

In addition, Kansas City quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Mike Kafka, running backs coach Greg Lewis and assistant offensive line coach Corey Matthaei have also tested positive. They won’t be sidelined for the game,

Meanwhile, other players who had previously been placed on the team’s reserve / COVID roster – including wide receiver Tyreek Hill, defensive lineman Chris Jones, cornerback Charvarius Ward, linebacker Willie Gay Jr. and tight end Blake Bell – will all be available to play.

Under normal circumstances, this match would be a big match between two well-trained teams with very strong traditions of success. But Sunday’s game will also be a key test of Kansas City’s roster depth for the remainder of the season – and the playoffs to follow.

Nuts and bolts

• Site: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
• Playing surface: Natural grass
• Game time: 3:25 p.m. Arrowhead Time, Sunday, December 26, 2021
• Weather forecast: Cloudy and 59, SSE wind at 17 mph
• Match History: 22-11 Steelers (regular season)
• Chances: Heads -10, through DraftKings Sportsbook
• Officials: Arbitrator Jerome Boger (23), arbiter Barry anderson (20), judge down Franck LeBlanc (44), linesman Rusty baynes (59), field judge Steve zimmer (22), side judge Jonas Monroe (120), rear judge Steve patrick (17), official replay Ross smith and proofreading assistant Gerald Frye.
• Apparat: Colors: Leawood Police Department. National anthem: Maelyn jarmon. Overview: Stratotanker KC-135 from McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas. Drums Honored: Heidi gardner. Spiritual leader: Marie esselman of Operation Breakthrough
• TV broadcast: with Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson on KCTV (CBS / 5-Kansas City), Chef’s mobile app, KDKA (CBS / 2-Pittsburgh) and Nationwide CBS Affiliates – see coverage map
• Online feed: Fubo.TV, Paramount +
• Chiefs radio show: with Mitch Holthus, Danan Hughes and Josh Klingler on affiliates WDAF (106.5 FM-Kansas City) and Chiefs Radio Network
• SiriusXM Streaming: Channel 227
• Show from the Spanish Chef’s Radio: with Enrique Morales, Oscar Monterroso and Hannah Bassham on KPRS (103.3 FM-Kansas City)
• Steelers Radio Show: with Bill Hillgrove, Craig Wolfley, Max Starks and Missi Matthews on WDVE (102.5 FM-Pittsburgh), WBGG (970 AN-Pittsburgh) and Subsidiaries of the Steelers Radio Network
• Enemy SB Nation website: Behind the steel curtain
• Twitter: Arrowhead pride
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What to know in the stadium

• Open car parks: 11:00
• Opening of the stadium doors: 1:30 p.m.
• COVID-19[FEMALE:[FEMININE:With the expiration of the Kansas City, Missouri mask ordinance, masks are no longer required in indoor spaces. However, according to the recommendations of the Kansas City Health Department, masks are still encouraged.
• Masks are not compulsory outside – but they are encouraged for guests who have not been fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated stadium staff – and anyone working in closed public spaces – are advised to wear masks. A full list of stadium health and safety protocols is available on www.Chiefs.com.
• Parking packages: All parking passes must be purchased in advance at www.Chiefs.com; payments will not be accepted at the car park toll gates.
• Cashless arrowhead: All concession and retail booths points of sale are completely cashless. Fixed points of sale offer traditional scan and chip reader options for credit / debit cards and mobile payment options on tap or scan, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Hawkers and vendors in stadiums only accept credit cards.
• Transparent bags, authorized items: The NFL Clear Bag Policy is in place for all Arrowhead Stadium events. Fans can visit www.Chiefs.com for important information on the transparent bag policy and one full list of permitted and prohibited items.