Three Chiefs — defensive lineman Chris Jones, center Creed Humphrey and guard/tackle Joe Thuney — were selected to the Players All-Pro team this week. The NFL players themselves determine this annual all-star team via the NFL Players Association — players vote for others at their position as well as positions against which they line up.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones is dealing with a calf injury he sustained in the defending Super Bowl champions' Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite his participation in the Christmas Day victory,

Jones has not yet been able to practice this week as he recovers from a calf injury. He is not expected to play in Week 18 but should be ready to return for the Chiefs’ eventual Divisional Round matchup in the playoffs.

With Thursday's practice in the books, the Chiefs are continuing to monitor injury situations with Jones, Pacheco, D.J. Humphries and others.

NFL Players Association All-Pro Team was announced today. Center Creed Humphrey, left guard Joe Thuney and defensive tackle Chris Jones were all selected to the team.

The Kansas City Chiefs defense has been the driving force behind this year's 15-1 start, which is no minor achievement considering the greatness of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce on the other side of the football.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said his team would be resting starters for this weekend’s matchup against the Broncos and his team’s injury report reflects that.

DL Chris Jones and RB Isiah Pacheco did not participate in practice on Thursday ahead of the #Chiefs’ Week 18 matchup against the #Broncos.

The Kansas City Chiefs are once again in a favorable position heading into this year’s playoffs. They had just two losses in the regular season, giving them the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye.

Declared inactive (as expected) for the Chiefs’ NFL Week 18 regular-season finale against the Broncos, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks the sideline at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Ron Chenoy Imagn Images That rest and recovery will be beneficial as the postseason begins.

It's why the past 11 NFL MVP winners have been quarterbacks. However, every signal-caller -- even MVP winners -- need help from others to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy as Super Bowl champions at the end of the season.

To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner. Then, some receiver was thrown in. Now, he’s also seeing time in the backfield.