Jamaal Charles' day ended before it even really started.
The All-Pro running back exited Saturday's wild-card loss to the Indianapolis Colts after suffering a concussion on the game's opening drive.
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Charles hit his helmet against the turf at the conclusion of a 7-yard run early in the first quarter. He stayed down momentarily before slowly walking off the field. After speaking with trainers, Charles was led to the locker room.
It was only the start of a brutal day for injuries for the Chiefs. Charles' backup Knile Davis replaced Charles in the lineup and played well before leaving with a knee injury in the second half. Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery suffered a concussion and is out for the game. Cornerback Brandon Flowers was helped to the locker room in the third quarter and is being evaluated for a concussion. Outside linebacker Justin Houston also exited the game with a lower-body injury.
The Colts were also hit with the injury bug, losing receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, who did not return with a hamstring injury. Safety LaRon Landry also exited with a concussion and did not return.
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