Jackie Battle - #44 - RB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/01/1983 |
| Birthplace | Houston, TX |
| College | Houston |
| Years played | 6 |
Chargers add former Chiefs RB Battle
The Chargers continue to add veteran free agents, signing RB Jackie Battle on Friday.
Chiefs place RB Battle on I.R.
The Chiefs placed RB Jackie Battle on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season.
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Battle earning more carries for Chiefs
With the help of injuries to others and his own hard work, Jackie Battle is rapidly working his way up the Chiefs' RB depth chart, according to AFC Whispers.
PLAYER NEWS
Battle carried 19 times for 49 yards and added a five-yard reception Sunday in a 27-17 win over the Jets.|||||||
Battle is not a quality fantasy option.
Battle has been placed on injured reserve and signed running back Shaun Draughn to the active roster before their season finale against Denver.|||||||
Battle was in a walking boot and did not practice this week after sustaining a foot injury in last Sunday's overtime loss to Oakland, which eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention. Battle had taken over as the primary running back after All-Pro Jamaal Charles went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. Battle ran for 715 yards and four touchdowns this season.
Battle rushed for 56 yards on 14 attempts in Saturday's 16-13 OT loss to Oakland.|||||||
Battle should not be started by competent fantasy owners.
Battle rushed for 61 yards on nine attempts in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Denver.|||||||
Battle has started the last three games for the Chiefs, gaining 171 yards on 42 attempts.
Battle had 19 carries for a career-high 119 yards in a win over Indianapolis on Sunday.|||||||
Battle had rushed for only 155 yards in his four-year career before kickoff and had just one carry in the first quarter against Indianapolis, but he was virtually unstoppable the rest of the game.
