Chris Jones is not expected to play against the Steelers

The Chiefs listed defensive tackle Chris Jones as questionable to play in their Christmas Day game against the Steelers, but it appears they will have to go without him at Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

Jones strained his calf in last Saturday’s win over the Texans, and multiple reports Wednesday indicate he is not expected to be in the lineup for the AFC West champions. Jones was listed as out of practice Sunday and Monday before moving up to a limited listing on Tuesday.

The Chiefs will go with Tershawn Wharton, Mike Pennel and Derrick Nnadi up front if Jones is out.

A win over the Steelers will guarantee the Chiefs will be the top seed in the AFC. That will give them a bye in the first round of the playoffs, and it will be interesting to see how they will handle any injured players with an extended layoff on either side of Week 18.