Defensive tackle Chris Jones is listed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report ahead of the team’s divisional-round showdown against the Houston Texans on Saturday, January 18. Will Jones be able to play this weekend?

Teammates choose the captains, and the Chiefs announced that quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive lineman Chris Jones, linebacker Nick Bolton, kicker Harrison Butker and long snapper James Winchester will be captains for the playoffs.

Cameras caught a menacing stare from Kansas City Chiefs tight end Chris Jones before their playoff game vs. Houston.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 12-yard loss on third down to end the drive.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones missed the team's final two regular-season matchups as he dealt with a calf injury, but the playoff bye week seemed to help him prepare to compete on the field again.

Defensive end Chris Jones talks with NFL Network's Kimmi Chex and previews the Kansas City Chiefs matchup vs. the Houston Texans.

The Chiefs recorded eight sacks and hit Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud six other times. George Karlaftis had three of the sacks.

On Friday, in a social media post, the Chiefs revealed who the six-team captains would be for their first playoff game of the season. Those captains are quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive tackle Chris Jones, linebacker Nick Bolton, kicker Harrison Butker, and long snapper James Winchester.

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However, with the rematches this week in the NFL playoffs, I find myself breaking that rule, especially with Chiefs-Texans. Despite Houston’s defense looking like the second coming of the 2000 Ravens in their wildcard victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, I can’t pick against QB Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Kansas City Chiefs have been the best team in football over the last few years and will have a chance to add even more talent this offseason.