Jamaal Charles News

KC _ FG Ryan Succop 45; 6 plays, 29 yards, 2:53 drive time, 9:54 remaining. Jac _ Rashad Jennings 28 run ; 9 plays, 79 yards, 5:21 drive time, 4:33 remaining.

Chiefs coach Todd Haley said Friday that Kolby Smith could start at running back Sunday at Oakland, but he didnt commit to a starter, saying the first offensive play could influence the decision.

Chiefs: The beleaguered Kansas City offense took another hit yesterday when right guard Mike Goff went on injured reserve.

By Lyle Fitzsimmons, Contributing NFL Editor -- - Somehow, "flex scheduling" doesn't quite do it justice.

Remember the days when Kansas City was a bastion of elite fantasy running backs? It wasn't that long ago, really.

David Garrard threw for 264 yards and a 61-yard touchdown to Mike Sims-Walker, and the Jaguars rebounded from a lopsided loss at Tennessee with a 24-21 victory against Kansas City on Sunday.

When the Chiefs run EDGE>> CHIEFS With Jamaal Charles and Kolby Smith carrying the ball, the running game should have a different look and has a chance to be more effective.

Rushing offenseGrade: C+The problem was not quality but quantity. Kolby Smith and Jamaal Charles had 53 yards, but only 10 carries.Passing offenseGrade: BThe passing game showed up late, which is better than never.

Guard Andy Alleman, wide receiver Chris Chambers and safety DaJuan Morgan made their first starts for the Chiefs.

Mike Sims-Walker caught six passes for 147 yards and a second-quarter TD that gave the Jags a 14-6 lead.

It's not a total loss. But it's not far off. Though the Jacksonville Jaguars at times have resembled the league's worst team through seven games of the 2009 NFL schedule, they nonetheless find themselves just two games shy of the existing wild-card lead in the AFC with half a season left to right the ship.

The Chiefs activated RB Kolby Smith from theA physically unable to perform list Saturday and released veteran WR Bobby Engram .

Sunday's game in Jacksonville marks the start of the second portion of the Chiefs schedule.

The Kansas City Chiefs hope to leave the bitter taste of a 1-6 record in the rear view mirror as they come off their bye to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Chiefs placed S Jarrad Page on injured reserve this morning and signed defensive back Travis Daniels to the active roster .

It's all Jamaal, all the time, as the spotlight at Arrowhead continues to shine on RB Jamaal Charles.

Unfortunately, so is quarterback Matt Cassel. It has been hard to criticize Cassel, who came into the season under scrutiny for being the beneficiary of a strong team and facing unrealistic expectations.

By now, everyone knows the story of Chiefs RB Larry Johnson's derogatory Twitter remarks and comments to reporters.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Here is a look at the Chiefs and what needs to be done after the break: Record: 1-6 Reason they are in their current state: The Chiefs have not learned to win yet.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel greeted Chiefs fans before player introductions in the game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium.