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Chiefs Stars Travis Kelce and Chris Jones Listed as Questionable for Playoff Tilt vs Texans

By Brendan Balsamo

Travis Kelce runs for a first down against the San Diego Chargers in the Chiefs' final game.
Travis Kelce runs for a first down against the San Diego Chargers in the Chiefs' final game. / David Eulitt/Getty Images

After being limited in and sitting out multiple practices this past week, the status of Kansas City Chiefs' stars Travis Kelce and Chris Jones remains up in the air for the Divisional Round matchup against the Texans.

The Chiefs released their injury report on Friday, and both Kelce and Jones were listed as questionable for Sunday's clash.

Jones reportedly "tweaked his calf" at Chiefs' practice Thursday, so he's a new addition to the injury report, while Kelce has been battling a knee injury.

Reports say that Jones should be okay for kickoff, but Saturday will be critical towards his recovery. If the 25-year-old DT isn't available to play, the Chiefs will roll with an interior defensive line rotation of Derrick Nnadi, Mike Pennel, and Khalen Saunders, all of whom combine for fewer than Jones' nine sacks.

Kelce, on the other hand, is one of Patrick Mahomes' top targets, so losing him will make facing a potent Texans team even tougher. Kelce recorded his fourth straight season with 1,000+ receiving yards, racking up 97 receptions and five touchdowns.

For now, Chiefs fans will remain hopeful the star duo will be able to take the field on Sunday, as losing them would be a significant blow.