A look at a few of the notes to come off the NFL Network research desk in Week 3.

Take a moment to consider who will be the probable running backs for the AFC West teams this weekend. Darren McFadden, Thomas Jones, Laurence Maroney and Mike Tolbert. Somebody please explain to me why Jamaal Charles is sitting on the bench?

Chargers RB Ryan Mathews fumbled, hurt his ankle and then watched Mike Tolbert score two touchdowns — what should have been his touchdowns. Already the anxiety is becoming too much.

There was a lot of speculation that Chiefs coach Todd Haley hated fantasy enthusiasts. And now he has come out and admitted it, too.

Football fanatics and fantasy enthusiasts alike have wondered why Chiefs coach Todd Haley has kept Jamaal Charles as the No. 2 running back on the depth chart. Didn’t he see what Charles has been doing with the rock this preseason? He’s the next Barry Word!

Falcons RB Michael Turner is poised for a big season. Talking to various NFL Network talent, Turner is more focused this year and dedicated. And the Falcons are going to give him the ball plenty. And then, you add in the Falcons’ recent push to get him the ball in the air … I smell a big year for Turner.

Chiefs coach Todd Haley talked extensively about his running back situation during his press conference on Tuesday, specifically about Jamaal Charles.

On the day after 11 games filled the NFL preseason schedule, here’s a look at what stories are on the radar.

Chiefs RB Thomas Jones fumbled on his first attempt on Saturday night. Jones should be happy that Gary Kubiak is not his coach, otherwise, he would be buried on the bench.

Talk about your Saturday night special — there are 11 preseason games for your viewing. This is why you need NFL Preseason Live to keep up with all of the action.

Jamaal Charles continues to remain No. 2 on the Chiefs’ depth chart, and coach Todd Haley told the press on Tuesday that the running back’s role has yet to be determined.

The Falcons desperately need someone opposite John Abraham, and I see Kroy Biermann as that guy.

This is probably not what Chiefs offensive coordinator Charlie Weis envisioned when he returned to the NFL.

Find out what I’ll be watching on Friday night when the NFL’s preseason schedule continues with three games.

Thomas Jones is listed ahead of Jamaal Charles on the Chiefs depth chart. How does that affect Charles’ fantasy value?