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Charcandrick West (KC, RB)
FAAB Bid: $20 - 25 / Charles Owner FAAB Bid: 80% of your bankroll
Knile Davis (KC, RB)
FAAB Bid: $10 - 12 / Charles Owner FAAB Bid: $20-25
There's no avoiding this one, Jamaal Charles appears to be all but confirmed for sitting out the rest of 2015. Knile Davis has been the most popular handcuff in recent years thanks to the volume of the Kansas City running game and the perception of Jamaal Charles as being pretty injury prone. Well that day is here, and Davis is merely the Plan B waiver option.
All indicators point to West being the guy to own in the KC backfield, as he drew seven carries for 31 yards to Davis' two carries for two yards after Charles went down. Before you come to any conclusions, listen to this clip of the Chiefs' announcing crew talking about West vs. Davis (it was before Charles got hurt). While it'd be nice if West was more of a known commodity for owners to invest in, you can't ask too many questions when a running back is thrust into starting duties in an offense that loves going through it's running game.
Davis cannot be written off, as West could struggle as teams can plan for him, giving Davis a chance to take the "1A" duties, but it appears West has the momentum going for him to take the lead role moving forward. I think it would be wise to expect more of a committee than most are thinking though, so if you don't own Charles don't think of blowing your whole bankroll on the situation.
The Chiefs will probably also sign another running back in the coming days, Ben Tate and Pierre Thomas have been reported as coming in to work out for Kansas City already, according to Adam Schefter. Just keep an open mind about the whole theater there in Kansas City.
