Another big development comes in as the NFL regular season is about to kick off. Kansas City Chiefs are in the spotlight as they go against the Detroit Lions soon. The much-awaited game has garnered a lot of attention as the team had to shuffle some pieces to make the game happen. The good news is Patrick Mahomes made the team, but it comes with a catch.
In a recent Press Conference, the KC Chiefs Coach, Andy Reid, shared what to expect from the team in Week 1. However, the Chiefs are facing some roadblocks with the Defensive side of their team. The No. 95 has got the fans talking. Although Patrick Mahomes and the Squad have the green light to proceed, there seems to be an issue with the defensive side of things.
Patrick Mahomes and the Squad
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Excitement builds up as the Chiefs gear up for their first regular season game against the Detroit Lions. As usual, Mahomes’ fans have a smile on their faces as he makes it to the final 53. Fans expect a lot from Mahomes and it shows in a post that the Chiefs recently made on Instagram. The post captioned “The 53 man” reveals the much-anticipated roster but with a twist. Shockingly, the DT Chris Jones will not be playing against the Lions. Of course, this news has the fans in pieces.
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Chris Jones not making it to the list, has stirred up mixed reactions in the NFL community. Apparently, there is turbulence with Jones’ contract with the Kansas City Chiefs and he has been missing the practice sessions. The team is going to rely on the “next man up”. Coach Andy Reid revealed more about the situation at the press conference. Although fans are excited to see Patrick Mahomes take charge of the game, they are devastated because of Jones’ absence.
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A mixed bag of reactions
The team always makes sure that they perform and get a win no matter what happens. The coach already made it clear. The Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes combo is a deadly one and is something to look out for. Although the situation is not dire, the fans sure miss their favorite DT.
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One says, “Pay that man already”, while another says, “Nah no Jones”, another one adds, “Looks like another ring, if I’m being honest”, and the other says, “D-line looking like water”.
There was no shortage of people supporting Mahomes either, naturally. A fan says, “MAHOMES MADE IT!!”, another one shares, “We have no WR core but magic Mahomes gon find ah way to make em look good”, “Let’s go Chiefs w/o jones”, says another.
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Chris Jones’ status on the field and his future with the KC Chiefs remains unclear for the time being. According to some reports, he will be sitting out till week 8. Thankfully, the team still has a lot of great players in the arsenal. Apart from Mahomes, other notable names to watch out for are Travis Kelce and Creed Humphry. Also, Andy Reid, with his great offensive mind is expected to carry the KC Chiefs far down the line.