The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face off in Week 2 of the NFL season. Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including when and where to watch.
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The History of the Rivalry
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers have been rivals since their first meeting in 1971. The Steelers have won the most Super Bowl titles, while the Chiefs have the most playoff appearances. The two teams have met a total of 48 times, with the Steelers leading the series 29-19.
The Chiefs and Steelers have a long history dating back to the 1970s
The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers have been two of the most successful franchises in the NFL over the past few decades. The two teams have met each other a total of 33 times, with the Chiefs winning 18 of those games.
The rivalry really started to heat up in the 1970s, when the two teams met each other in the playoffs four times in a five-year span. The Steelers won all four of those playoff matchups, including a 16-6 victory in the 1976 AFC Championship game that helped Pittsburgh advance to their first ever Super Bowl.
Since then, the Chiefs and Steelers have continued to be two of the best teams in the AFC, and they usually find themselves near the top of the standings at the end of every season. The two teams have met each other a few more times in the playoffs since those 1970s battles, but neither team has been able to come out on top.
The most recent meeting between these two rivals came during the 2016 season, when the Chiefs traveled to Pittsburgh for a Week 4 matchup. The Steelers came out victorious by a score of 43-14, but that didn’t stop Chiefs fans from cheering their team on until the final whistle.
Both Kansas City and Pittsburgh are perennial contenders for the AFC title, and there’s no doubt that this rivalry will continue to grow in future years. So when do these two teams play each other next? Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until 2020 for their next regular season matchup.
The two teams have met in the playoffs several times
The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers have a long history of success in the NFL, dating back to the early days of the league. The two teams have met in the playoffs several times, with the Chiefs winning most of the matchups. However, the Steelers have had more recent success, winning two Super Bowls in the last decade.
The Current Rivalry
The Chiefs and Steelers have been division rivals for over 50 years. They have played each other many times, with the Chiefs leading the all-time series 59-55. The two teams have met in the playoffs 10 times, with the Steelers winning 8 of those meetings. The most recent meeting was in 2016, when the Steelers beat the Chiefs 18-16 in the divisional round.
The Chiefs and Steelers are two of the best teams in the NFL
The Chiefs and Steelers are two of the best teams in the NFL. Though their meeting in Week 2 wasn’t much of a contest, these two perennial powers always bring their best when they square off.
The Chiefs have won four Super Bowls, while the Steelers have won six. In recent years, these two teams have met in some of the most thrilling games in the NFL. In 2016, the Chiefs came back from a 21-point deficit to win in overtime, 43-40. In 2017, the Steelers beat the Chiefs 19-13 in a game that featured several big offensive plays.
The Chiefs and Steelers are set to meet again in 2019, and fans can expect another great game between these two great franchises.
The two teams have met in the playoffs several times in recent years
The two teams have met in the playoffs several times in recent years, with the most recent matchup happening in 2016. In that game, the Chiefs won 18-16. The Steelers currently lead the all-time series between the two teams 24-19.
When Do the Chiefs and Steelers Play?
The Chiefs and Steelers are two of the most successful franchises in the NFL. They have a storied history, and their fans are some of the most passionate in the league. These two teams meet twice a year, with the first matchup usually happening in October.
The Chiefs and Steelers will meet in the 2019 season opener
The Chiefs and Steelers will meet in the 2019 season opener on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Arrowhead Stadium, the NFL announced Thursday.
The game will be nationally televised on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET.
The Chiefs and Steelers have met 54 times in their history, with Pittsburgh holding a 33-21-0 advantage. The Steelers have won five of the last six meetings, including a 19-13 victory in the 2016 AFC Divisional Playoffs.
The game will be played on Thursday, September 5th
The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, September 5th. The game is set to kickoff at 8:20 PM ET and will be televised on NBC.
