Chris Jones Fantasy

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will make his 2023 season debut this Sunday in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as expected. Jones ended his lengthy holdout by agreeing to a reworked one-year deal with the team, but not before sitting out last Thursday night's season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions. The 29-year-old is the team's best pass-rusher, so getting him back this weekend is a huge boost to the Chiefs defense/special teams unit. However, the Chiefs could also ease him back into the action after he missed all of training camp and the preseason. The Chiefs D/ST in fantasy should be avoided against a strong Jags offense this week, and Jones also isn't a recommended defensive lineman in IDP formats this weekend.

Sep. 15th • 2:25 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones agreed on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Financial terms were disclosed, but Jones will reportedly also have incentives added so that he can earn more in 2023. The 29-year-old All-Pro pass-rusher missed last Thursday's season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions, but he should be available in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones matched his career-high with 15.5 sacks in 2022 and also set a new personal best with 44 tackles (30 solo) during the regular season. He'll be in play in IDP leagues this weekend, although fantasy managers might want to expect some rust since Jones didn't play at all in training camp or the preseason while holding out.

Sep. 11th • 6:00 PM

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones did not suit up for Thursday's regular season opener against the Detroit Lions. It appears the 29-year-old is willing to sit out until Week 8, assuming the two sides aren't able to reach a contract extension. Jones was seen sitting in a box at Arrowhead Stadium during Thursday's opener. Clearly, the four-time Pro Bowl tackle is serious about sitting out until he gets a new deal. It's hard to imagine this problem being resolved before Week 2. That being said, the Chiefs defense is going to take a hit until Jones returns to the field.

Sep. 7th • 9:48 PM