Chiefs: 'Preliminary reports' on Jamaal Charles are torn ACL

The initial reports on Jamaal Charles' injury are a torn ACL.

The worst-case scenario for the Chiefs with Jamaal Charles' injury is unfolding. Charles suffered a non-contact knee injury during the third quarter of Kansas City's Week 5 game against the Bears. 

According to Andy Reid, preliminary reports show it's a torn ACL for Charles.

Jamaal Charles went down with a no-contact injury to his leg pic.twitter.com/yB5hQlLXzb

— The Cauldron (@TheCauldron) October 11, 2015

After Charles' injury the Chiefs offense completely fell apart, with Kansas City ultimately losing to the Bears 18-17.

"We were really never able to do that," #Chiefs coach Andy Reid on the team responding after Jamaal Charles' injury.

— BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) October 11, 2015

Charles previously tore his ACL in 2011, missing the majority of the season. He returned in time for the 2012 season and posted three-straight seasons with 1,300 yards or more from scrimmage.

If the subsequent examinations confirm an ACL tear, the 1-4 Chiefs are in real trouble. 

Jamaal Charles appeared to injury his knee on Sunday. (NFL/Fox)