September 29, 2025

In a truly emotional and action-packed moment, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones zoomed back from his hometown in Mississippi to make it to Arrowhead Stadium just 20 minutes before kickoff against the fierce Baltimore Ravens! Earlier, Jones had been attending the funeral of his aunt, putting family first in tough times. His agents, Jason and Michael Katz, had confirmed that despite the sadness and missing two days, the three-time All-Pro was determined to play. Jones was put on the injury report Friday with a “personal” reason. But on game day, he didn’t waste time. Boarding a private jet soon after noon, he flew to Kansas City. A police escort awaited him, rushing him straight to the stadium where the Chiefs prepared for their big battle. This showdown has extra flavor because these two teams battled for the AFC title in January 2024. Both started the new NFL season with a 1-2 record, desperate to balance their wins and losses by Week 4. Jones, born and raised in tiny Houston, Mississippi, shot to fame at Mississippi State. The Chiefs grabbed him in the second round of the 2016 draft. Ever since, this defensive king has dominated the NFL, earning a spot in the Pro Bowl six years in a row! This season started slow for Jones; he made only four tackles in the first two games, including a tough Super Bowl rematch loss against the Eagles. But last week, he showed his power with two quarterback hits and his first sack in the thrilling win over the Giants. His role is crucial tonight: to slow down Ravens’ mighty running back Derrick Henry, who has haunted the Chiefs before, and to keep quarterback Lamar Jackson in check. Jackson is tricky because he can run and throw, which always makes defenses nervous. If anyone doubted Chris Jones’ presence on the field, they were proven wrong! The Chiefs instead made seven other players inactive, showing how vital Jones is to their game plan. Stay tuned for more electrifying NFL moments at the historic Arrowhead Stadium as the Chiefs go full throttle against the Ravens!

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