Chris Jones, Patrick Mahomes and several Kansas City Chiefs players sent messages to the fanbase on social media after beating the Texans.

The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26. The Chiefs advanced to their seventh consecutive title game after taking down the Houston Texans 23-14 in the divisional round.

Cameras caught a menacing stare from Kansas City Chiefs tight end Chris Jones before their playoff game vs. Houston.

Former Mississippi State star Chris Jones called the Chiefs' AFC championship win over the Bills "one of the biggest games I ever played."

Aside from the performance, though, what caught the attention of many was Jones' reaction during the national anthem. The Chiefs' defensive tackle was seen in tears while Lightfoot was singing the anthem. ESPN caught the moment and shared a video on social media, writing, "Chris Jones got emotional ahead of Texans-Chiefs."

Chris Jones unpacked the strong emotions he felt after the Kansas City Chiefs' AFC Championship win against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 26. "Pure excitement. Joy. Thinking about this year and everything we had to go through,

Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is often seen crying on the sidelines, leading some to wonder whether there was a reason he cries so much.

Chris Jones, the Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle, has garnered significant attention during the Chiefs vs. Bills game. During the AFC Championship Game, fans couldn't help but notice Jones crying.

If you watch a Chiefs game, you notice a common trend. Before every game, the national anthem is played. Fans rise and stand at attention while removing their hats. Players line up on the sideline. Someone sings or plays the national anthem - and Kansas City defensive tackle Chris Jones cries.