Fantasy football: Top 5 waiver replacements for Jamaal Charles

Oct 11, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is helped off the field against the Chicago Bears in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Chicago won the game 18-17. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is helped off the field against the Chicago Bears in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Chicago won the game 18-17. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
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The five best waiver replacements for injured Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles in fantasy football.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles left with a knee injury in a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Bears, and it’s believed to be a torn ACL.

The Chiefs will suffer a major blow to their offense. This will force the Chiefs to turn to Knile Davis as their starting running back, but they are fortunate enough to have seen him in action as a starter. Head coach Andy Reid should have full confidence in him going forward.

However, fantasy football owners may not have very much confidence in their team if they drafted Charles in the first round of their drafts this year. Running backs are often difficult to find on the waiver wire, but here are five options that will more than likely be available in 10 or 12-team leagues.

Dec 14, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-13. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-13. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

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