The Facts: Charles was cleared to practice two weeks ago, but he may not be ready to play next week. Charles was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Aug. 16, after tearing his ACL last October. "I think Jamaal is going to need a little time to keep working to get himself back," HC Andy Reid said, via Adam Teicher of ESPN.com. "We'll see how he does after a couple of days off."
Diehards Line:
While it might have been hopeful to think he’d be ready for the opener, the Chiefs have a deep running back room. Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware ran well for them in Charles’ absence last and give them cover for next week’s game against the Chargers, even if they’re not as explosive as a healthy Charles. But as Profootballtalk.com summed up: "It appears the Chiefs are willing to wait to make sure Charles is as healthy as possible before pushing him."