The internet is absolutely roasting Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones after a viral clip from Sunday’s game showed him appearing to stand still during a critical fourth-quarter play, sparking an avalanche of memes, criticism, and debate across the NFL world.
In the footage, Jones seems to pause mid-play as the opposing quarterback scrambles for a crucial first down — a moment fans are now calling “the laziest play of the season.” The video quickly spread across social media, with fans accusing the All-Pro defensive tackle of giving up when the team needed him most.
On X (formerly Twitter), users didn’t hold back:
“Bro was just standing there like it’s a preseason game.”
“Chris Jones looked like he had somewhere else to be.”
“How do you get paid millions just to watch?”
Some fans even compared the moment to his usual dominant performances, saying the contrast was “unrecognizable.” Others speculated that Jones may be dealing with frustration or burnout, especially following recent reports of personal struggles and team tension.
Despite the backlash, several teammates have reportedly defended Jones privately, noting that fatigue and frustration can affect any player in the heat of competition. Still, the viral moment has become the talk of the league, with sports analysts calling it a “symbol of the Chiefs’ deeper inconsistency issues.”
As the clip continues to circulate with hashtags like #ChrisJones, #ChiefsCollapse, and #NoEffortPlay, fans are left wondering:
Was it just one bad moment — or a sign that one of the NFL’s fiercest defenders is mentally checked out this season?