The Chiefs are in deeper trouble.

The AFC wild-card picture was thrown into a chaotic crucible as Week 14 concluded, carving out a dangerous separation between the contenders and those sliding toward the elimination zone. On Sunday, there was tons of action and division-altering results.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on a Kansas City Chiefs team in Week 17 that will not feature one of their biggest stars. Ahead of kickoff, the team announced defensive tackle Chris Jones will not play, making him inactive due to a calf injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Cornell Powell to their practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday. We have signed WR Cornell Powell and DE Anthony Goodlow to the practice squad and released DB Daequan Hardy and LB Mark Robinson from the practice squad. @BordasLaw https://t.co/ntH2TbOJfp

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Kansas City Chiefs WR Cornell Powell days away from the Week 13 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Pressed to detail how 10 consecutive playoff berths, with three Super Bowl titles included in that stretch, could bolster the Kansas City Chiefs during these trying times, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was quick to acknowledge how these current circumstances are different.

Sunday's NFL Week 14 slate featured a trio of games where the winners took sole possession of first place in their respective divisions. In the early window, the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC South.

The Pittsburgh Steelers received a few key injury updates following their Week 14 win over the Baltimore Ravens.