Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) in the first quarter during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]

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."

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.

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

Defensive end Chris Jones talks with NFL Network's Kimmi Chex and previews the Kansas City Chiefs matchup vs. the Houston Texans.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and a stellar defensive effort propelled the Kansas City Chiefs past the Houston Texans in Saturday’s Divisional Round showdown.

(And those referees The divisional round of the NFL playoffs kicked off with Texans-Chiefs. Here's what happened after the first play of the game. The two make ‘such a lovely and cute couple,’ one fan said.