Kansas City #Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones responds to his All-Pro honors: ‘We care about Super Bowls here’ | @EdEastonJr

Cameras caught a menacing stare from Kansas City Chiefs tight end Chris Jones before their playoff game vs. Houston.

Now nearly a month removed from his calf injury, KC Chiefs DT Chris Jones addressed his looming return against the same Houston Texans team.

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."

Three Kansas City Chiefs continue to pile up honors for their play during the 2024 NFL season. Defensive tackle Chris Jones, left guard Joe Thuney and center Creed Humphrey were named first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press. Cornerback Trent McDuffie was selected to the second team.

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 Kansas City Chiefs defense made big plays in the Divisional victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday, punching a seventh consecutive trip to the AFC Championship game. The unit led by postseason captain Chris Jones combined for eight sacks of C.

According to Billboard, the football players came on to the stage at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., when Morgan Wallen was performing during his tour.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones doesn't seem to mind playing the villain. The Chiefs aim to become the first team to win three straight championships in the Super Bowl era. Unsurprisingly,

While Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are generally viewed as the most important pieces to the Chiefs success, Jones may rival them on the defensive side of the ball. Jones is an every-down defensive tackle who can rush the passer and clog run lanes, commanding the attention of the opposing offensive line on every single play.

The origin of one of the biggest plays by the Chiefs’ defense — Karlaftis’ 16-yard sack of Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud, on fourth down in the fourth quarter — could be traced to a practice session that took place two days earlier.