Kansas City Chiefs
Jamaal Charles - #25 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 199 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/27/1986 |
| Birthplace | Port Arthur, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 10th pick by Chiefs |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 285 | 1509 | 5 |
Cassel leads Chiefs in comeback win
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel threw four touchdowns as Kansas City overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Colts 28-24.
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.
Special teams a key for Chiefs
On a team that is lacking playmakers on both offense and defense, it is the Chiefs' special teams that might be asked to come through with big performances.
Foster leads AFC Players of the Week
Texans RB Arian Foster, Ravens LB Jarret Johnson and Chiefs PK Ryan Succop were named AFC Players of the Week.
The First Fifteen: Week Five
Here's an early look at the Week Five action, the first shortened (and the bye isn't coming at a great time for a few teams) week of the 2011 NFL season.
Week Four Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Aaron Rodgers, Tamba Hali and Devin Hester as its Players of the Week.
Chiefs defense needs to save the season
A lot of attention will go to the shouting match between Todd Haley and Matt Cassel, but the real key to the Chiefs' Week Four win was their defense.
Vikings stock report: Week Four
Here's the Vikings stock report — three areas of the team heading in the right direction and three going in the wrong direction — following the Vikings' loss to the Chiefs.
Bowe leads Chiefs to first win of the season
Matt Cassel hit Dwayne Bowe for a 52-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass, Ryan Succop was perfect on five field-goal attempts and the Chiefs held on for a 22-17 win vs. the Vikings.
Vikings-Chiefs prediction
One of these winless teams, the Vikings or the Chiefs, will get into the win column this week.
Haley could become play-caller if Chiefs' offense doesn't improve
If the Chiefs' offense doesn't improve, head coach Todd Haley might take over the play-calling duties in an attempt to save his own job.
Vikings-Chiefs matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a key matchup to watch in Sunday's Vikings-Chiefs game.
Vikings-Chiefs matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a key matchup to watch in Sunday's Vikings-Chiefs game.
Vikings-Chiefs matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a key matchup to watch in Sunday's Vikings-Chiefs game.
Vikings-Chiefs matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a key matchup to watch in Sunday's Vikings-Chiefs game.
PLAYER NEWS
Charles was selected for the AFC's Pro Bowl roster.|||||||
Despite the Chiefs' 2-13 record tied for worst in the league, Charles was one of five Kansas City players named to the roster.
An illness running through the Kansas City Chiefs the past few weeks kept running back Jamaal Charles, linebacker Tamba Hali and left tackle Donald Stephenson out of practice Wednesday.|||||||
Charles was sent home, but his status should be OK for fantasy owners.
Charles busted loose for a huge game, finishing with 226 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' loss to the Colts on Sunday.|||||||
It was Charles' second 200-yard game of the season. He had just 10 yards last week against Oakland.
Charles had his streak of 100-yard games end with a miserable performance in Sunday's 15-0 loss to Oakland.|||||||
The Kansas City running back was held to 10 yards rushing on nine carries, giving him 14 yards on 14 carries in two games against Oakland this season. He had a 42-yard run called back on a penalty. Charles had topped 100 yards in three consecutive games and had 586 of his 1,230 yards over the previous five contests.
Charles ran for 165 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-7 win over Kansas City.|||||||
Charles broke off an 80-yard TD run on the game's first play for Kansas City but was relatively quiet after that. While he's too talented to sit, Charles remains a bit of a risky play given the Chiefs' offensive woes.
