Patrick Mahomes to Xavier Worthy opens scoring, but penalty proves costly
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Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff Writer
PITTSBURGH — Rookie Xavier Worthy gave the Kansas City Chiefs an early lead in their Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers by catching a seven-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes in the first quarter.
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Worthy was penalized after the play for unsportsmanlike conduct and Harrison Butker was wide right on a point-after try from 48 yards, leaving the Chiefs’ lead at 6-0.
Worthy leads the Chiefs with nine touchdowns, six on receptions and three on running plays.
It was the 12th first-quarter TD the Steelers have allowed this season, most in the NFL.
