It sounds like strong safety DeShon Elliott could miss Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury that surfaced just after last week’s game. But free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick offered up the perfect solution for how the Steelers will adapt to the loss of Elliott.

Don't call it a comeback! Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson gifted Pittsburgh Steelers FS Minkah Fitzpatrick his first interception of the season in the AFC North divisional showdown in Week 16. Fitzp

BALTIMORE -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick broke his interception-less streak. It is the first interception he has grabbed in two seasons. Fitzpatrick’s last interception came on New Year’s Day in 2023 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Tight end Travis Kelce also set his own history, catching his 77th touchdown pass to set a new team record. He passed former tight end Tony Gonzalez, then paid homage to him after the play by dunking the ball over the crossbar — Gonzalez’s signature scoring celebration.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, front, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Wednesday, 1 p.m., EST, Netflix. BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 2 1/2. Series record: Steelers lead 25-14.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.

Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh's defense has faded in the absence of key role players, some of whom might remain out against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.

"The 26-year-old is at his best as a deep safety as he ranks 18th in coverage grade by PFF. The Colts only signed him to a one-year deal last offseason, so it's possible that Pittsburgh could have an advantage by simply offering a multiyear contract."

The wiggle room the Pittsburgh Steelers once enjoyed atop the AFC North is gone. The Steelers have dropped two straight to fall to 10-5 after a 34-17 loss to Baltimore, which is now tied with Pittsburgh for the division lead.