The Denver Broncos could benefit from playing a banged-up Chiefs team in Week 1, with Chris Jones the latest injury.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is struggling with a back injury, but for now concerns are minimal.

Why did Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones miss practice today? Here’s the latest on his status and whether the 7-time Pro Bowler is injured. The post Why Did Chiefs DT Chris Jones Miss Practice Today? Is He Injured? appeared first on HEAVY.

The Chiefs practiced without a key member of their defense on Wednesday, but there's no sign of concern about the absence extending into Week 1.

Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz are joined by Will Compton and Taylor Lewan of the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast to discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs will take another step back this season. Or will the Chiefs turn things around? Will Compton and Taylor Lewan joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Bud Light. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.TV.

Are the Chiefs being overlooked after one bad season? Patrick Allen and Adam Best explain why counting out Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Steve Spagnuolo could be a massive mistake and debate whether Kansas City's biggest AFC West threat is actually Denver or Los Angeles. Plus, how concerned should Chiefs fans be about Josh Simmons' back injury, what does the Josh Ezeudu trade tell us about Kansas City's offensive line depth, and could the Chiefs take advantage of their unusually high waiver priority? Then Patrick and Adam turn their attention to Garrett Nussmeier, who has been one of the biggest surprises of the preseason and could give Andy Reid another fascinating quarterback development project.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones asked to sit out the Rams game, but he didn't quite get his wish.

Should Kansas City play impact players like Jones in the preseason?

During his preseason press conference, Kansas City Chiefs DL Chris Jones revealed his reason for preferring to sit out the preseason | @EdEastonJr