Chiefs' Charles out with possible concussion
2021dAdam Teicher
Jamaal Charles won't return to game
Adam TeicherESPN Staff Writer
Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star
Joined ESPN in 2013
INDIANAPOLIS -- Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles left Saturday's playoff game against the Colts on his team's first possession with a possible concussion and did not return.
It turned out to be one of several injury for the Chiefs in their 45-44 loss.
Wide receiver Donnie Avery was ruled out for the rest of the game after suffering a concussion. Cornerback Brandon Flowers became the third Chief to undergo concussion testing later in the game. And running back Knile Davis, who replaced Charles and scored two TDs, left with a knee injury and didn't return.
Charles was injured when he was tackled by Indianapolis' Greg Toler on a 7-yard run. Charles was helped to the sideline, where he was examined by team doctors. He was later escorted to the locker room.
The sixth-year running back led the AFC in rushing with 1,287 yards and had an NFL-best 19 total touchdowns. He also led the Chiefs (11-5) with 70 receptions for 693 yards and seven TDs.