Chiefs plan to reduce Kenneth Walker III's carries moving forward

The Kansas City Chiefs have started the 2026 NFL season 2-0, partly due to Kenneth Walker III's strong performance. He has 47 rushing attempts for 290 yards and one touchdown, along with nine receptions for 79 yards and another touchdown. However, ESPN's Nate Taylor reports that the Chiefs intend to limit Walker's carries to around 20-23 touches per game instead of his current average of 28. This decision aims to manage Walker's workload for the long season. Rookie Emmett Johnson is expected to see an increased role in the upcoming games.

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