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 |
Rookies holding own in K.C. secondary
Stopping the pass hasn't exactly been the strength of the Chiefs' defense, but don't blame the rookies, like SS Eric Berry, for the team's occasional lapses in the secondary.
2011 AFC West free-agent preview
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Arrowhead advantage could take Chiefs a long way
If the Chiefs could play all of their games at home, they very well could be a front-runner to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.
Bowe's two TDs lead Chiefs past Cards
Dwayne Bowe caught two touchdown passes, giving him a team-record six straight games with at least one score, and Kansas City remained unbeaten at home Sunday with a 31-13 victory over the fading Cardinals.
Chiefs go back to training-camp mentality after skid
Good fundamentals was one of the main reasons the Chiefs looked like a potential playoff team during their 5-2 start, but they have reverted back to some bad habits in recent weeks.
Chiefs re-sign LB Anderson, place Simoneau on I.R.
The Chiefs have re-signed LB Charlie Anderson and placed LB Mark Simoneau on injured reserve.
Haley, Chiefs not yet ready to be serious contenders
After starting off 5-2 and looking like maybe the league's most improved team, the Chiefs appeared ready to seize the AFC West. But two games later, Kansas City is in dangerous territory.
Bowe emerging as fantasy’s hottest wide receiver
Jamaal Charles was the Chief everyone expected to be a fantasy stud this season, but it has been Dwayne Bowe who has instead taken the fantasy world by storm.
Broncos turn the tables on Chiefs
The Denver Broncos corralled the NFL's top rushing team, doing their best imitation of the Kansas City Chiefs in a rout of the AFC West leaders.
AFC West midseason reports
WR Brandon Lloyd is on his way to a career season, helping to compensate for the Broncos' 32nd-ranked rushing attack. Read our midseason reports on the AFC West teams.
Haley's motivation major reason for Johnson's breakout
Derrick Johnson might not have gotten off on the best foot with Todd Haley, but the Chiefs' head coach may be a major reason why Johnson is the owner of a new five-year contract reportedly worth up to $34 million.
Chiefs done in by special teams in defeat
What was previously one of the Chiefs' strengths became the primary reason they lost a critical division game to the Raiders on Sunday.
Report: Chiefs, Johnson agree to extension
Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson has agreed to a contract extension with the team, expected to be for five years for a little more than $34 million, with $15 million guaranteed. The news was first reported by FOX Sports' Adam Caplan.
Janikowski's clutch FGs give Raiders win
Jason Campbell threw a 47-yard pass to rookie Jacoby Ford in overtime to set up a 33-yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski that gave the Oakland Raiders their biggest win in eight years, a 23-20 victory over the AFC West-leading ...
Chiefs CB Flowers forcing QBs to throw elsewhere
While his first two seasons were nice, Year Three has been the charm for Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers.
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.
