VIDEO: Chiefs Star DT Chris Jones Spotted Working Out With Team Friday Ahead of AFC Championship
By Brendan Balsamo
Will the big fella be able to suit up against the Titans? After being out since Week 17 and being either limited or forced to sit out in practice ever since, Kansas City Chiefs' defensive tackle Chris Jones was seen working out with the team on Friday.
Chris Jones is working Friday. pic.twitter.com/SSh9BfpUkj
— Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride) January 17, 2020
This is exactly what the Chiefs wanted to see ahead of their AFC Championship Game matchup against the surging Tennessee Titans. After Derrick Henry schooled the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens the past two weekends, the Chiefs will need any help they can get on the defensive front.
Enter Jones.
Chiefs DT Chris Jones (calf) at practice today next to RB LeSean McCoy (illness). QB Matt Moore (illness) also back. pic.twitter.com/OZIXoX6xyy
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) January 17, 2020
The Chiefs are coming off a historic win against Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans, as they scored 41 unanswered points to complete a 24-point comeback and win 51-31.
Meanwhile, the Titans came out on top of what seemed to be two insurmountable matchups against the reigning Super Bowl champion Patriots and top-seeded Ravens after Derrick Henry ran for a combined 377 yards in both games.
Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones is on the practice field today and is scheduled to speak with the media this afternoon. #ChiefsKingdom
— Rob Collins (@RCFOX4KC) January 17, 2020
The Chiefs are no strangers to Henry's talent, as they saw him run for 188 yards first hand in a Week 10 loss to the Titans. Right now, their depleted defensive line might have some serious issues with Henry's speed and strength. Jones could be the difference maker in stopping him.