Star defensive lineman Chris Jones was listed on Kansas City’s injury report this week, which gave Chiefs fans a scare as the defending Super Bowl champions prepared for their postseason matchup against Houston. Will Jones be able to take the field with the Chiefs this weekend?
Aside from the performance, though, what caught the attention of many was Jones' reaction during the national anthem. The Chiefs' defensive tackle was seen in tears while Lightfoot was singing the anthem. ESPN caught the moment and shared a video on social media, writing, "Chris Jones got emotional ahead of Texans-Chiefs."
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Now nearly a month removed from his calf injury, KC Chiefs DT Chris Jones addressed his looming return against the same Houston Texans team.
The Chiefs are headed to their seventh straight AFC Championship Game, and sixth at home, thanks to a 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 12-yard loss on third down to end the drive.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones missed the team's final two regular-season matchups as he dealt with a calf injury, but the playoff bye week seemed to help him prepare to compete on the field again.
The Chiefs recorded eight sacks and hit Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud six other times. George Karlaftis had three of the sacks.
Taylor Swift invited WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, where they cheered on Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce as he and his Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 23-14 in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Cameras caught a menacing stare from Kansas City Chiefs tight end Chris Jones before their playoff game vs. Houston.
Cameras cut to Jones, one the key men for the Chiefs who is back in the team after a calf issue, with tears running down his face at Arrowhead Stadium.