Chiefs debut Kenneth Walker III against Broncos on Monday night

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Chiefs debut Kenneth Walker III against Broncos on Monday night
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The Kansas City Chiefs open their regular season Monday night at home against the Denver Broncos. The game marks the debut of running back Kenneth Walker III, who signed a three-year, $43.05 million contract with the team during the offseason. The Chiefs pursued the move to bolster a rushing attack that struggled to support the passing game last season. Walker previously played for the Seattle Seahawks and joins a Kansas City backfield that features second-year pro Brashard Smith and rookie Emmett Johnson. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes enters the matchup following a recovery from torn knee ligaments. The team finished 6-11 last year and seeks a return to the postseason.

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  • •Kenneth Walker III signed a three-year, $43.05 million contract with the Chiefs this offseason.
  • •The Chiefs face the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night.
  • •Patrick Mahomes is returning to the field after recovering from torn knee ligaments.
  • •The team looks to improve on a 6-11 record from the previous season.
Latest Updates
  • 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Kenneth Walker III continues to dazzle on the ground for Chiefs
  • 8:00 AMESPN NFL — Walker continues to pace Chiefs offense; 'It's fun for me,' says Mahomes
  • 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Week 2 fantasy rankings: Kenneth Walker III ranked as sixth-best RB
  • 7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Kenneth Walker III gives ‘priceless’ response to $8K fine from NFL after Chiefs win
  • 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs news: Kenneth Walker III is giving Xavier Worthy Bijan Robinson flashbacks
  • 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs DL Chris Jones on Kenneth Walker's impact: 'Gives us a break'
  • 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs news: Kenneth Walker III fantasy outlook gets major boost from Eric Bieniemy
  • 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Kenneth Walker’s Chiefs debut earns major recognition from NFL
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The Kansas City Chiefs knew they needed to upgrade their running attack even before they sat home — a rarity for the playoffs, especially after three straight Super Bowl trips — and watched the Seattle Seahawks win their own Lombardi Trophy by running right through the New England Patriots. Ever selective when it comes to giving big money to free agents, the Chiefs decided it was worthwhile to give Kenneth Walker III a three-year, $43.05 million contract this past offseason, and have a true No. 1 running back for the first time in years. Like most of the first-team offense, Walker sat out all but a handful of plays during the preseason.

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The Kansas City Chiefs put on a dominant performance in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos, and it was the offense that led the way. Outside of Patrick Mahomes looking like he hasn’t missed a beat, Kenneth Walker III proved why he was one of the best free-agent additions this offseason, finishing the game with 173 yards and a touchdown on the ground […] The post Chiefs news: Kenneth Walker III is giving Xavier Worthy Bijan Robinson flashbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kenneth Walker III’s place in the Kansas City Chiefs offense got a firm endorsement from coordinator Eric Bieniemy following the season opener. Walker was the player of the night against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. He racked up 23 rushes for 173 yards and a touchdown while making three catches for 18 yards and a touchdown. This included a major […] The post Chiefs news: Kenneth Walker III fantasy outlook gets major boost from Eric Bieniemy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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