Travis Kelce and Chris Jones Dealing With Injuries Heading Into Divisional Playoff Game vs Texans

What was supposed to be a shootout between two superstar quarterbacks in the AFC Divisional Playoff might be more limited offensively than everyone once thought.

Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes could be lacking a major weapon in TE Travis Kelce on Sunday.

TE Travis Kelce (knee) was LIMITED in practice Thursday for a second-straight day. Another surprise, DT Chris Jones (calf) joined him on that list today.
— Aly Trost (@AlyTrost) January 9, 2020

After a year with over 1,200 receiving yards and five touchdowns, the last thing the Chiefs want heading into their game against the Deshaun Watson-led Houston Texans is to be without their star tight end and one of Mahomes' top targets.

Here's footage of TE Travis Kelce from Chiefs practice today. You can see in the first couple clips that he was trying to loosen up the area around his right knee. I can't confirm if that's the issue or related to his limited status, but it's an observation. pic.twitter.com/wIUoshXOlc
— Brandon Zenner (@NPNowZenner) January 9, 2020

Not only are they at risk of being without Kelce, but defensive tackle Chris Jones was also limited in Chiefs practice on Thursday. Jones had nine sacks this season along with 23 solo tackles.

Chiefs add Chris Jones to practice report with calf injury https://t.co/SPLmCs2gt5 pic.twitter.com/qNeBLc47et
— Fantasy Jabber (@FantasyJabber) January 9, 2020

Not only will Jones' possible absence give Watson a better shot at finding holes in the Chiefs' defensive front, but Kelce being a non-factor will give the Texans defense a much easier time overall. Hopefully, one of the best offensive games football fans will have a chance to see all year will not be marred with injuries.