The Detroit Lions game is just hours away from the kicking off the NFL season. With the Kansas City Chiefs set to play at Arrowhead to get the 104th NFL season underway, they have had a number of headaches leading up to the game. One of them has been the late injury scenario surrounding their legendary TE, Travis Kelce. Following the latest update, many fans and the Chiefs will find the clarity for his fitness status.

Travis Kelce was injured during practice leading up to their Week 1 kickoff game. Now that the game is just hours away, it has been made clear, whether or not he will play for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Detroit Lions.

Will Travis Kelce play?

Travis Kelce is one of the most integral parts of the Chiefs roster behind their star QB, Patrick Mahomes. While Mahomes is all set to play for the Chiefs as he leads them on the field and their offensive plays, he will miss his best buddy on the pitch. In the latest tweet posted on X, it has been confirmed that Travis Kelce will not play the week 1 game against the Detroit Lions.

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This will be the first game since 2013 that Travis Kelce has missed because of an injury issue. Ian Rapoport has tweeted about Kelce’s availability, and it has been a simple no as the answer. The caption stated, “Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (knee) is out for 2023 NFL Kickoff Game vs. Lions” Although the matchup largely seems to be in favor of the Chiefs, many might wonder if all of their separate issues can add up in helping Detroit Lions cause an upset of the season, potentially of the decade.

While the injury blow will be an unwelcome one for the Chiefs, it is incomparable to the Chris Jones conundrum. Their star DT has been in a standoff with the franchise since the offseason, and it is finally set to spill over into the NFL season.

Chris Jones all but set to miss Week 1 game

The Chris Jones drama fails to find a conclusion with the season opener scheduled for today. After missing the preseason and the OTAs before that, Jones is all set to abstain from the week 1 game. Although the team has clarified that they will handle it, they head into the game without their best DT and TE. With the situation no closer to reaching a resolution, suitors might start lining up for the DT very soon.

In light of the relationship Jones has developed with the Chiefs, he will want to stick around. But if the Chiefs fail to meet Jones’s demands, he may be forced to consider his options. Nick Bosa’s contract extension may mount another layer of pressure to give in to the DT’s demands. Whether or not they eventually give in, only time can tell.

The Week 1 game is one that may seem like the best time to lose two of their star players. many might wonder if it’ll continue onto next week. For the sake of the Chiefs fans, they will want their strongest lineup back together ASAP.

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