The Kansas City Chiefs are 2-0, and that’s the most important stat for a team heading into Week 3. However, another essential statistic is that one of their star players is unhappy with the league’s decision.
Chiefs All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones didn’t hold back his frustration with the NFL during Thursday’s press conference for removing his half-a sack initially credited to him from Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
“Alright, listen, I’m trying my best not to get fined, but in my nine years of playing, three days later, my hand was clearly on him. I don’t know who viewed it. I can’t tell you how many eyes viewed this play.” said Jones. “Play 29, but who’s counting that we both touched him at the same time.”
Jones is known for being very detailed regarding his sack statistics, as evident in securing his contract incentive bonus during Week 18 last season.
“I look at it like this. We go back to last year. I wrap up Russell Wilson, bringing him down. George (Karlaftis) touched him as he was going down to give him a half (sack), right? I don’t report it, but if we (are) that critical on sacks, It would have put me at 11 sacks last year. “Said Jones. “This year, I said I worked so hard to get half (a sack) we’re gonna pull it. We need to get more eyes on it.”
The veteran pass rusher comically declared he’s bringing this to everyone’s attention to help the many sports betting and fantasy football players affected by the stat change.
“We are only human. We make mistakes, but I’m trusting in the league,” said Jones. “and all the individuals that partake in the statistic-wise, and all the fantasy players that whoever won Sunday and lost yesterday, that we able to redeem that and get their money back, because I’m on you guys side.”
Jones would reference finding out about the situation on X (Twitter) and continue venting, hilariously mentioning George Karlaftis’ offer to buy him dinner.
“On Twitter, and honest to God, out of my nine years of plan, I never seen it. I never seen it happen. It never, never happened to me. It was a first for me.” said Jones. “I was traumatized and destroyed by it. Very emotional, as you can see, I don’t want the dinner. I want my half a sack. Okay, keep that dinner. I don’t want the dinner, just give me my half a sack back. I worked for it. I’m not asking for anything that I didn’t earn.”