Chiefs, Ravens Announce Inactives

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – No news is good news for the Chiefs.

Defensive tackle Chris Jones was not listed among the inactives, meaning the Chiefs expect him to arrive from his aunt’s funeral in time for Sunday’s 3:25 p.m. CT kickoff against the Baltimore Ravens (CBS/KCTV Channel 5, 96.5 The Fan) on Sunday afternoon.

The All-Pro defensive tackle also didn’t receive a late questionable designation, but whether he arrives in time for warmups is certainly questionable according to insider Jeff Darlington.

I’m told Chiefs’ Chris Jones, who attended aunt’s funeral in Mississippi, is on a flight scheduled to arrive at 2:40 pm. Game kicks off at 3:25.

Picturing my kid in the backseat changing into his uniform b/c I left the house too late to get to his game… if my kid was 310 lbs. pic.twitter.com/TdLkxTUSwZ
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) September 28, 2025

The other big name not on the Chiefs’ list is wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who’s expected to return to his starting role in the Kansas City offense. Worthy has missed all but the first three plays of the season since a friendly-fire collision with Travis Kelce in Brazil.

Worthy (dislocated shoulder, torn labrum) didn’t appear restricted in his movement during the early periods when media were allowed to view practice over the last two weeks.

Starting defensive end Mike Danna (quad) and cornerback Kristian Fulton (ankle) will miss their second straight games.

Kyle Van Noy, Travis Jone — Jan 4, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) and Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones (98) react after a play during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images | Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

On Baltimore’s side, the Ravens placed Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike on injured reserve Saturday and will play the Chiefs without their entire starting defensive line.

Head coach John Harbaugh already ruled out Madubuike earlier in the week. The Ravens are also missing their other two starters in that front, nose tackle Travis Jones (knee) and defensive tackle Broderick Washington (ankle), a Texas Tech teammate of Patrick Mahomes.

Also inactive for Baltimore are cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee), linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring) and fullback Patrick Ricard (calf). Starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley, who missed practice time this week with an ankle injury, is active.

One development to watch as Sunday’s game unfolds is the return of Baltimore tight end Isiah Likely, who fell an inch shy of catching a game-tying touchdown on the final play the last time Baltimore visited Kansas City (the 2024 season opener). The explosive tight end is active and expected to make his 2025 debut.

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) runs the ball after making a catch during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Likely sustained a foot early in training camp and missed the season’s first three weeks, but progressed through practice this week.

Here are the full inactive lists for both teams.

Kansas City Chiefs

DB Kristian Fulton

TE Jared Wiley

RB Elijah Mitchell

DL Mike Danna

Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

OL Hunter Nourzad

WR Jason Brownlee

DL Brodric Martin

Baltimore Ravens

OLB Kyle Van Noy

NT Travis Jones

CB Jaire Alexander

Jul 24, 2025; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) runs drills during training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images | Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

S Reuben Lowery

RB Keaton Mitchell

FB Patrick Ricard

OT Carson Vinson

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