Kenneth Walker aims for third 1,000-yard season with Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III enters the 2026 NFL season with strong potential to rush for 1,000 yards for the third time in his career. After earning Super Bowl MVP honors with the Seattle Seahawks, Walker joins a Chiefs offense led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The team's strong offensive line, including All-Pro center Creed Humphrey, should support Walker in achieving this goal. ESPN projects him to rush for 1,233 yards on 276 carries in 2026, indicating confidence in his abilities in this new scheme.
- •Walker III joins the Chiefs after a Super Bowl MVP season.
- •He rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2025.
- •Kansas City has a strong offensive line to support Walker.
- •ESPN predicts Walker will tally 1,233 rushing yards in 2026.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — This Chiefs veteran has perfect chance to rush for 1000 yards in 2026
"Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker approaches the 2026 NFL season in a favorable situation to rush for 1,000 yards for the third time in his career.
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