Mahomes: Chiefs Looking Forward to Long Rest After Locking Up No. 1 Seed in AFC

The quarterback said the break is a chance to get players healthy before the playoffs. Kansas City is aiming to win its third straight Super Bowl.

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs tosses a pass against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Dec. 25. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking forward to some well-earned rest.

The Chiefs locked up the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs with their 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. If the Chiefs rest their starters in their season finale against the Denver Broncos on Jan. 5, those players could have three weeks of rest going into their first playoff game. That long break could be critical to getting players back healthy as the team looks to win its third straight Super Bowl and fifth overall.