Jamaal Charles
  • Jamaal Charles

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  • 199 lbs
  • 5' 11"
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Scouting report

by Andy Rioux

KC RB Jamaal Charles - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

If you were making a highlight film about Jamaal Charles and his play during the 2014 season, it would be called “The Beat Goes On.” After a spectacular season in 2013, it was only natural that Charles would regress some in 2014. However, while Jamaal’s numbers were notably lower, he still remained firmly in the RB1 ranks by totaling 1,324 yards and 14 touchdowns, despite missing one game and being forced to leave in the first quarter of another. Is another big year in store for one of fantasy's most beloved players?

Fantasy Upside
With so many running backs used as specialists and committees emerging throughout the league, Charles is one of the proven backs out there who plays on all three downs. He led the Chiefs in receiving in 2013 and five of his 2014 touchdowns were scored through the air. When you consider the supporting casts Charles has played with in his career, his production has been remarkable and a testament to just how talented he is. Now, with Jeremy Maclin added as a free agent and Travis Kelce poised to become one of the best tight ends in the NFL, Charles will be less of a marked man and could create even more big plays. Last year, Kansas City drew the tough defenses of the NFC West in games played outside the AFC. This year, they will play the NFC North, which is not as daunting overall, especially Chicago. Although AFC West rival Denver has Kansas City's number, other division foes San Diego and Oakland are far from imposing defensively.

Fantasy Downside
At least once or twice a year, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid has a brain freeze and forgets Charles is on the team. In Week One last year, Charles carried the ball just seven times against the Titans. And in Week 16, Charles ran the ball just nine times in a must-win game at Pittsburgh. Reid pulled the same shenanigans with Brian Westbrook in Philadelphia, proving he can't fix that particular flaw. Although Maclin will help open up the offense, his presence ensures the Chiefs will not go another season without a wide receiver scoring a touchdown and that could hurt Charles as some of his scores are likely to go elsewhere. That may not be a problem if Chiefs score more overall, but the presence of Maclin and Kelce will certainly cost Jamaal some looks in the end zone. Kansas City's offensive line is also a tad below average and with Charles inching closer to 30, the Chiefs may opt to give solid backup Knile Davis more touches.

Bottom Line
It is a special position being the ultimate and Charles is one of the very few who has represented ultimate fantasy football greatness. While he may not be the valedictorian of the 2015 RB class, he remains an upper class RB1 and a solid first round selection.

by Andy Rioux

KC RB Jamaal Charles - Week 17, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 – Jamaal Charles vs. San Diego Chargers
For the second week in a row, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid was the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. In a must-win Week 16 game at Pittsburgh, Charles carried the ball nine times while mediocre quarterback Alex Smith had 45 pass attempts. And the Chiefs won the time of possession battle! Fantasy owners were hoping from big things from Charles, not 77 total yards and zero touchdowns. San Diego’s run defense is far from imposing, suggesting Charles should have no trouble putting up RB1 numbers if his own coach doesn’t stop him.

by Andy Rioux

KC RB Jamaal Charles - Week 16, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 – Jamaal Charles at Pittsburgh Steelers

Jamaal Charles and anyone with Jamaal Charles on their fantasy team were highly frustrated and disappointed last Sunday. First, the Chiefs centered their strategy around Alex Smith’s passing, which is not the approach they should take on a regular basis. At one point, Smith had thrown the ball 19 times while Charles had eight carries. Then, Charles was taken out at the goal line after taking a hard hit, which led to Knile Davis stealing a score. Charles seemed to indicate after the game that the coaching staff was being overprotective of him. He finished with 53 total yards.

Pittsburgh’s defense has been maligned this season, but their run defense is not horrible, allowing 103.6 yards per game. Also, the Steelers have surrendered nine touchdowns in 14 games, a respectable figure. Nevertheless, Charles is going to come out fired up and ought to have no trouble rejoining the RB1 circle.

by Andy Rioux

KC RB Jamaal Charles - Week 15, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 – Jamaal Charles vs. Oakland Raiders

Arizona’s gritty defense might have led the Cardinals to a victory over Kansas City last Sunday, but they were unable to stop Jamaal Charles even though they knocked him out of action for a brief period. Charles had 10 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown and also added two catches for 20 yards and another score.

Charles has missed some practice time this week and is not going to be 100 percent, but it would be very hard to see him sitting out a game Kansas City has to have to stay in the playoff hunt. As long as he plays, you can count on him as a superstar RB1, especially if you remember last year, when he also played Oakland in Week 15 and scored five touchdowns.

by Andy Rioux

KC RB Jamaal Charles - Week 14, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 – Jamaal Charles at Arizona Cardinals
Opposing defenses can’t stop Jamaal Charles, but Kansas City’s coaching staff can. Denver dominated time of possession last Sunday night, but there is still no excuse for Charles getting only 10 carries and 59 total yards. Fortunately for fantasy owners, Jamaal’s night was a mere disappointment and not a total disaster thanks to a touchdown reception. Arizona has one of the NFL’s best run defenses. Still, you have to figure there will be a concerted effort to get Charles more involved, which makes him a high-upside RB1 once again.

by Andy Rioux

KC RB Jamaal Charles - Week 13, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 – Jamaal Charles vs. Denver Broncos

Kansas City laid an egg in Week 12 out in Oakland, but Jamaal Charles was not the reason why. Even though he did not have the gigantic game some were hoping for, Charles still delivered 122 total yards and a touchdown. With his uncanny ability to avoid slumps fully restored after some early season tumult, Charles heads into Sunday locked into RB1 status despite the fact that the Broncos have one of the best run defenses in the NFL.

by Andy Rioux

KC RB Jamaal Charles - Week 12, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 – Jamaal Charles at Oakland Raiders
We have seen a number of fine performances from Jamaal Charles during the year, but the masterpiece Charles put together on Sunday against Seattle was one of his all-time best. He burned the defending champions for 159 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Chiefs to a 24-20 triumph. Charles just missed a third score, as he was winded following a long run deep inside Seattle territory and Knile Davis ended up visiting the end zone. Another masterpiece could easily be in the cards on Thursday. The last time Charles faced the Raiders, he scored five touchdowns. Jamaal has a reserved parking spot in the RB1 lot.

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