NFL using Jamaal Charles’ injury to entice fantasy players

Cheer up, Chiefs fans. Your season tickets are worth pennies on the dollar because of the team’s horrific start. But now you can draft Cam Newton in a fantasy league!

NFL.com is touting its fantasy service with an image of Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles looking despondent after he tore up his left knee during the 48-3 flop in Detroit on Sunday. “Injury ruined your fantasy season?” the text in the ad reads. “Start again on NFL.com. It’s not too late.”