[Chiefs Blog] Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles was one of 16 players to advance to the second round of the Madden NFL 12 Cover Vote campaign hosted by ESPN.com and “SportsNation.”

Charles, seeded sixth in his bracket, received 64 percent of the vote and defeated No. 11, quarterback Tim Tebow of Denver, and advanced to the second round against third-seeded Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew, who defeated Indianapolis defensive end Dwight Freeney.

Round 2 voting is now open and fans can make their selections at ESPN.com to determine which of the 16 NFL players advance to the quarterfinals.