Steelers vs Chiefs Wild Card Playoffs 2022: Game Time, TV, Live Stream

The game

In Game 5 of the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend for the 2021 season, the second-seeded Kansas City Chiefs host the seventh-seeded Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night football. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Arrowhead time. The game will air on NBC — locally on KSHB/41.

Three weeks ago, the Steelers came to Kansas City and fell to the Chiefs 36-10. The victory pushed the Chiefs’ record to 11-4, winning the AFC West (and at least one playoff home game) for a record sixth consecutive season. The Steelers, however, fell to 7-7-1. In Pittsburgh, there was real concern that in what is widely considered quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s final season before retirement, the team would miss the playoffs.

Over the next two weeks, the Chiefs suffered a narrow loss to the Cincinnati Bengals – who all but eliminated their chance for the AFC’s No. 1 seed – and beat the Denver Broncos to end the season at 12. -5. Meanwhile, the Steelers were minding business in the AFC North, beating the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens in the final two weeks of the regular season – and in Week 18 grabbed the last AFC ticket to the dance when the Indianapolis Colts improbably lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers.

But what happened in the final two weeks of the regular season isn’t the only thing that’s changed since Week 16. When the two teams last met, each was without their usual key player contributions. both in attack and defense.

Both teams were missing their starting tight ends. Pittsburgh rookie Pat Freiermuth was on the league’s concussion protocol, while future Kansas City Hall of Famer Travis Kelce was dropped from the team’s Reserve/COVID roster. Both teams had big stars playing but were severely limited. Steelers rusher TJ Watt was nursing badly bruised ribs, while Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill was just off the COVID roster. Kansas City rookie linebacker Nick Bolton was still on the COVID roster — and Pittsburgh wide JuJu Smith-Schuster was on injured reserve with what was initially believed to be a late-season shoulder injury. season.

All of these players will be available for Sunday night’s game. Meanwhile, Chiefs starting running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire – who was injured in the Week 16 contest – has been told outside. But Steelers starter Najee Harris – listed as questionable on Friday’s final injury report — was removed from Saturday’s report and will play in Kansas City.

So while the Chiefs are favored by 12.5 points in this game – and could win it by that much, thus advancing to face the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead next weekend – it is also possible that the Steelers are not. as overwhelmed as they were three weeks ago. . With a win, Pittsburgh would face the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, extending Roethlisberger’s career by at least one more game.

Welcome to the playoffs!

Nuts and bolts

• Site: GEHA field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
• Playing surface: Natural grass
• Game time: 7:15 p.m. Arrowhead Time, Sunday, January 16, 2022
• Weather forecast: Fairly clear and 34, NW winds 8 mph
• Match history: 22-12 Steelers (regular season)
• odds: Chiefs -12.5, by DraftKings Sportsbook
• Officials: Arbitrator Shawn Smith (14), referee Slaughter tab (110), judge down patrick holt (106), linesman Tim Podraza (47), field judge John Jenkins (117), side judge Jimmy Buchanan (86), back judge Rich Martinez (39), official replay Kevin Brown and proofreading assistant Bob Hubbell.
• Apparatus: Colors: Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department. National anthem: cam anthony. Drum Deck honored: Priest Holmes. Spiritual Leader: Dante Room.
• TV broadcast: with Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya on KSHB (NBC/41-Kansas City), Chiefs Mobile App, WPXI (NBC/11-Pittsburgh) and NBC affiliates nationwide
• Online stream: Fubo.TV, Peacock
• Chiefs Radio Show: with Mitch Holthus, Danan Hughes and Josh Klingler on WDAF (106.5 FM-Kansas City) and Chiefs Radio Network affiliates
• SiriusXM Broadcast: Channel 227
• Spanish radio Chiefs broadcast: with Enrique Morales, Oscar Monterroso and Hannah Bassham on KPRS (103.3 FM-Kansas City)
• Steelers Radio Broadcast: with Bill Hillgrove, Craig Wolfley, Max Starks and Missi Matthews on WDVE (102.5 FM-Pittsburgh), WBGG (970 AN-Pittsburgh) and Steelers Radio Network affiliates
• SB Enemy Nation Site: Behind the Steel Curtain
• Twitter: arrowhead pride
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What you need to know in the stadium

• Open car parks: 2:30 p.m.
• Opening of the stadium doors: 5 p.m.
• COVID-19[FEMININE:[FEMININE:With the Kansas City, Missouri mask ordinance expiring, masks are no longer required in indoor spaces. However, per Kansas City Health Department recommendations, masks are still encouraged.
• Masks are not mandatory outside – but they are encouraged for clients who have not been fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated stadium staff – and anyone working in enclosed public spaces – are asked to wear masks. A full list of stadium health and safety protocols can be found at www.Chiefs.com.
• Parking cards: 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 stands the points of sale are totally cashless. Fixed POS offers traditional scanning and chip-reading options for credit/debit cards and mobile tap or scan payment options including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. The stadium peddlers and vendors only accept credit cards.
• Clear bags, permitted items: The NFL Clear Bag Policy is in place for all Arrowhead Stadium events. Fans can visit www.Chiefs.com for important clear bag policy information and a complete list of permitted and prohibited items.