Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis are listed as co-starters at running back on the Kansas City Chiefs' first official depth chart released Tuesday. The Chiefs will go without a fullback this season. The Chiefs have said they would like to give the two backs a combined 500 touches this season.
Jamaal Charles Fantasy Value Takes Hits, Listed As Co-Starter With Peyton Hillis
Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis were listed as co-starters on the Chiefs’ initial depth chart released Tuesday. We break down the fantasy implications.
Analysis: Charles surpassed 1,000 yards rushing in his last two full seasons during which he split carries with Thomas Jones, so he should be able to rack up yards once again. He had just seven rushing touchdowns in 2009, however, and five in 2010. With Hillis likely taking goal-line touches, don't expect those numbers to improve much. Just how the carries will be split remains to be seen, but considering how much higher Charles has gone in fantasy drafts this has to be considered frustrating news for owners.
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