The Chiefs’ opening week was an eventful one. First, tight end Travis Kelce hyperextended his knee on Sept. 5, sidelining himself for the season opener against the Lions. Then, defensive tackle Chris Jones's holdout dragged on past Thursday, depriving Kansas City of its best defensive player.
The result of those absences: a 21–20 Detroit victory before a national television audience as the Chiefs scuffled at times on both sides of the ball.
Now, Kelce and Jones are both back in the fold, tentatively expected to play Kansas City’s second game of the year against the Jaguars Sunday. Jones agreed to a one-year, $25 million contract with the Chiefs for the 2023 season.