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Chiefs Once Planned a Chris Jones to Kelce TD Pass — Then Scrapped It at the Last Minute

Kansas City – In what could’ve been one of the boldest plays of the season, the Chiefs once designed a special package where defensive star Chris Jones would throw a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce. The play, crafted as a tactical misdirection, was practiced, polished — and ultimately shelved.

Speaking to Fox Sports, Chris Jones confirmed:

“It was a fun play. I practiced throwing. I was ready… then they took it out of the playbook,” he said with a grin.

The plan was to disguise Jones in the huddle as a blocker, only to have him drop back and throw a quick strike to Kelce cutting across the end zone. The idea was meant to catch the defense completely off-guard. Kelce later admitted he loved the idea and believed in its potential.

But when it came time to use it, the coaching staff backed off. Not because Jones lacked the ability — but because the risk felt too high in a game that demanded discipline and security. Instead, the Chiefs opted for a more conventional call — and still walked away with the win.

What this moment revealed, however, is just how imaginative Andy Reid’s playbook really is. In Kansas City, no position is too fixed. Even defensive linemen can be part of the offense if the scheme calls for it.

Kelce joked afterward:

“I think Chris would’ve thrown me the perfect ball. One day, who knows?”

Whether or not fans ever get to see “QB Chris Jones” in action, one thing remains clear: creativity and unpredictability are still very much alive in the Chiefs’ locker room — even when the wildest ideas stay behind the scenes.

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Eagles Star CB Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
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