Following a contract holdout, Chris Jones played more than half the defensive snaps, recorded 1.5 sacks and batted down a pass.
Chris Jones may have missed all of training camp and the first regular-season game, but he didn’t miss a beat when he came back for Week Two.
The Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman started and played more than half of the 64 defensive snaps despite the 87-degree Florida heat (and 68% humidity) in the Chiefs’ 17-9 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“Great to have Chris Jones back,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said. “That was a heck of job.”
An integral part of a defense that did not allow a touchdown, Jones had 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hits and a deflected pass.
“That’s what I’m here for,” Jones said. “When my number’s called, I try to answer.”
The versatile Jones showed his comfort with the scheme despite the absence — as the Chiefs moved him around, playing him on the interior and at defensive end.
Two of his best plays came while playing end on the left side and matching up against rookie right tackle Anton Harrison, who was drafted in part to help replace Jawaan Taylor after he signed a four-year, $80 million contract with the Chiefs.
His first key play at defensive end shifted momentum in the game. The Jaguars led 3-0 and went for it on 4th and 5 from the Chiefs’ 45-yard line.
