Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles will have his knee checked out by Dr. James Andrews this week, HC Andy Reid said. Charles started experiencing swelling a couple of weeks ago and was inactive for today's game against the Colts. We should get an update on his status this week, but he seems like a long shot to play against the Jaguars next Sunday. With RB Spencer Ware dealing with a concussion, the backfield might belong to RB Charcandrick West.

Chiefs RB Spencer Ware was in the locker room getting checked for a concussion at the start of the 2nd half of Sunday's game against the Colts. We'll update his status when we learn more. Charcandrick West is the only other active RB for Kansas City.

Update: Ware has a concussion and will not return.

Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles will miss Sunday’s game with swelling in his knee. The news further solidifies Spencer Ware’s volume and puts Charcandrick West on the map in deep leagues.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid said Monday that RB Jamaal Charles' "leg wasn't feeling right" during Sunday's game against the Saints. Charles was active but played just 2 snaps and carried once. Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported Sunday that Charles had MRIs on both of his knees last week. We'll keep an eye on his practice participation this coming week, but Charles needs to earn his way into fantasy lineups at this point. Kansas City has no reason to go away from the red-hot Spencer Ware.

Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) is active for today’s game against the Saints. It’s a bit surprising after he experienced swelling in that surgically repaired knee on Friday. Kansas City has been extra cautious with Charles, so the fact that he’s active tells us they’re not concerned about his status. He remains a risky fantasy play, but there's plenty of upside in this plus, plus matchup. RB Spencer Ware remains an obvious must-start.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says there's "a lot of doubt" that Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) will be able to play against the Saints today. Charles experienced swelling in his surgically repaired knee on Friday -- just a few weeks after making his 2016 debut. "Sounds like KC will continue to be very cautious," Rapoport adds. We'll find out Charles' official status by noon ET. Assuming he's out, RB Spencer Ware will be a good bet for 20+ touches in a pristine matchup.

Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles is listed as questionable for this weekend's game against the Saints after experiencing swelling in his surgically repaired knee on Friday. The good news is that Chiefs-Saints kicks off at 1 pm ET on Sunday, so we'll know Charles' status by noon. But he'll be a risky fantasy play even if active. The setback makes RB Spencer Ware a safer bet in a spot in which he already had loads of upside.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid indicated Monday that RB Jamaal Charles' workload will continue to be limited for the time being. “Is he ready to carry it every down? I don’t think that’s where we’re at right this minute," Reid said. “But he got more carries than he did against Pittsburgh." Charles carried 9 times in Sunday's win over the Raiders after carrying just twice in his 2016 debut. He actually trailed RB Spencer Ware by just 1 carry with about 3 minutes left in the 3rd quarter yesterday, before Ware received the game's final 14 attempts. We're expecting Charles' volume to creep up going forward, but Ware looks like the lead back in Kansas City at least for the next couple of weeks. Both RBs will be fantasy starters this Sunday against the Saints.

Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) put in his 1st full practice of the season on Wednesday. He said afterwards that "the training wheels are coming off." Charles played just 11 snaps and carried twice last time out but should play a much bigger role coming off the bye. RB Spencer Ware is a good bet to remain involved, especially in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Consider Charles a risk/reward RB2 vs. a Raiders defense allowing 4.9 yards per carry to RBs.

Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) is officially active for tonight's game against the Steelers. There's no way to know how much action J-Chaz will see in his 2016 debut, but our money is on Spencer Ware leading the backfield in touches. Charles is a risk/reward RB3 or flex.

The Chiefs listed RB Jamaal Charles (knee) as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Steelers. But ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Charles will play. Kansas City has been extra cautious with Charles throughout the rehab process, and we'd expect that to continue with a limited workload on Sunday. But he's capable of doing damage even on 10-12 touches. Consider him a high-upside, low-floor RB3 or flex. RB Spencer Ware's outlook obviously takes a hit with Charles' return, although he still might lead the backfield in touches this week.

Chiefs RB Charcandrick West has missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday with an ankle injury. It looks like he's in danger of missing Sunday night's game against the Steelers. RB Spencer Ware has been dominated snaps and touches anyway, but West's absence would give him a slight boost.

Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jets. There was early-week optimism, but Charles remained limited in practice all week. We'll see if he can get ready for Week 4. Spencer Ware gets another game as the lead back. He's a fine RB2, despite a tough matchup.

Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) is inactive for today’s game against the Texans. He’s reportedly on track for a Week 3 return. Spencer Ware will operate as Kansas City’s lead back vs. Houston today.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) is expected to make his 2016 debut in Week 3 against the Jets. That obviously means he won't play against the Texans today, which has looked like the case all week. Kansas City has taken its time with Charles' return from last year's torn ACL and figures to continue that cautious approach when he returns to game action. Look for shared backfield between Charles and Spencer Ware to start. Where the split goes from there might depend on how both guys perform.

The Chiefs listed RB Jamaal Charles (knee) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Texans. It's the same as last week, when Charles sat out. He won't play this weekend, either. Spencer Ware will again operate as Kansas City's lead back, making him a solid fantasy starter even in a tough matchup.

Chiefs RB Spencer Ware (toe) returned to a full practice on Thursday. It confirms that Wednesday's missed practice was just a rest day. Ware is ready to rock for this weekend's game against the Texans.

Chiefs RB Spencer Ware was held out of Wednesday's practice and listed on the injury report with a toe issue. HC Andy Reid said, though, that Ware will "be okay for the game" Sunday against the Texans. This sounds like a team giving a day off to a guy who racked up 18 touches just 3 days ago. We'll update Ware's status again tomorrow.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid said Monday that he "does not know" if RB Jamaal Charles will be ready for this weekend's game against the Texans. Reid added that Charles "made progress" last week, but he ended up "doubtful" on the final injury report. Kansas City has no reason to rush Charles back after Spencer Ware's big Week 1 outing.

ESPN's Adam Scheffer reports that Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) will not play today. Charles entered the weekend "doubtful," so this comes as no surprise. Having Charles miss the game completely certainly helps RB Spencer Ware's fantasy outlook. Charcandrick West and Knile Davis will factor in to some degree as well.