Steelers vs. Chiefs: 5 inactive in Week 17

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The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Kansas City Chiefs for a Christmas Day showdown. This highly anticipated matchup offers an excellent opportunity to Steelers to shake off their last two losses as they battle for playoff position in the AFC.

Pittsburgh’s defense, led by TJ Watt and Cameron Heyward, will need to be at its best to slow down Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City’s high-octane offense. On offense, the Steelers will look to lean on Najee Harris in the run, while quarterback Russell Wilson aims to get back on track with a healthy George Pickens.

With playoff implications at stake, this Christmas Day promises excitement for Steelers fans and football enthusiasts alike.

Here are the Steelers’ inactives for today’s game:

1. CB Joey Porter Jr.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a play in the fourth quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 6, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a play in the fourth quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 6, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a play in the fourth quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 6, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

2. DT Dean Lowry

November 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes against pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dean Lowry (94) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesNovember 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes against pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dean Lowry (94) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

November 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes against pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dean Lowry (94) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3. WR Ben Skowronek

December 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesDecember 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

December 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek (15) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

4. OLB Preston Smith

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5. QB Justin Fields (3. QB)

28 October 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) watches the action during the first quarter of a game against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images28 October 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) watches the action during the first quarter of a game against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

28 October 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) watches the action during the first quarter of a game against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers vs. Chiefs: 5 inactive in Week 17