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Kenneth Walker III produces 184.5 yards per game in first two Chiefs contests

The running back has become the offensive centerpiece for Kansas City after joining from Seattle, averaging nearly 185 yards from scrimmage.

newest coverage 3d agosummary written 2d ago6 pieces RedditMastodon

What to know

  • Walker has averaged 184.5 total yards per game through two games, the highest rate for a new Chiefs player since Larry Johnson in 2005.
  • He leads the entire NFL in rushing yards after Week 2, establishing himself as the centerpiece of Kansas City's offense.
  • Walker's move from Seattle to Kansas City, where he plays under Andy Reid and alongside Patrick Mahomes, positions him in an elite offensive system.

The dispute Whether Walker's departure from Seattle reflects front-office mismanagement or the inevitable economics of the modern running back market. · positions read across 4 posts and comments

most voices

Walker's move to Kansas City was the right fit given his talent and Andy Reid's coaching.

  • “Seattle one, didn't have the cap space to pay him what he's worth, and TWO, don't have Andy Reid to utilize him properly. I'm so happy for K9 and he went to a perfect spot with a great HC and QB.”

    VerStannen · Reddit ↗
some voices

The running back contract market forced Walker to leave and other teams should have paid more to retain him.

  • “The RB market was in the process of exploding and the Chiefs backloaded his contract just to get him for 14 mil a year. Other teams would have to pay him more than that. At the end of the day it was Walker's choice. But still pisses me off.”

    _SlappyMagoo_ · Reddit ↗

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    Walker records 178 yards against Indianapolis, leads NFL rushers

    Walker followed his debut with 117 rushing yards in Week 2 against the Colts on Sunday night, giving him an average of 184.5 total yards per game. He became the first Chiefs player since Larry Johnson in 2005 to record consecutive games of at least 175 yards from scrimmage and sits as the leading rusher in the NFL after Week 2.

    “That's an insane 184.5 total yards per game to start his Chiefs career. He's the leading rusher in nfl after week 2 ahead of derrick henry who's at 212 yds…”
    — MuttonBiryaniEnjoyer

    • I love to see it. Seattle one, didn’t have the cap space to pay him what he’s worth, and TWO, don’t have Andy Reid to utilize him properly. I’m so happy for K9 and he went to a perfect spot with a great HC and QB. Yeah I wish he was still a Seahawk, but I’m really just a fan of good players so I’d that means he’s deployed somewhere else and balls…

      VerStannenr/nfl4d agoview on r/nfl ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 4 posts in this stretch

    • The RB market was in the process of exploding and the Chiefs backloaded his contract just to get him for 14 mil a year. Other teams would have to pay him more than that. Saquon and JT both make 20+ mil a year and that’s where the RB market is at now. At the end of the day it was Walker’s choice. But still pisses me off.

      _SlappyMagoo_r/nfl4d agoview on r/nfl ↗

    • Damn. You should maybe get off social media if you’re going to be that overly emotional about this shit. Philly fans sure are a special bunch lol

      No-Celebration-5442r/nfl4d agoview on r/nfl ↗
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  2. background

    Kenneth Walker III debuts with Chiefs, rushes for 191 yards — Walker posted 191 total yards in his first game with Kansas City against the Denver Broncos, immediately establishing himself as a key offensive weapon.

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