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Kenneth Walker III, Bijan Robinson highlight Chiefs-Falcons matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:43 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Kenneth Walker III, Bijan Robinson highlight Chiefs-Falcons matchup

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, with both teams looking to improve their playoff positions. Kansas City (6-2) is trailing Denver in the AFC West, while Atlanta (3-6) hopes to climb the NFC South standings. The Chiefs recently acquired wide receiver Josh Downs, while the Falcons made notable roster changes, including trading safety Jessie Bates III. Running backs Kenneth Walker III and Bijan Robinson are among the league's rushing leaders, with Robinson currently at 880 yards and Walker closely behind with 872 yards. Both players will be crucial in their teams' offensive strategies.

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By the Numbers

•Chiefs are 6-2, trailing Denver in the AFC West.
•Falcons sit at 3-6, making roster changes ahead of the matchup.
•Kenneth Walker III ranks second in rushing yards with 872.
•Bijan Robinson leads the league with 880 rushing yards.
•Game kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. on CBS.

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10:43 PMYahoo Sports — NFL rushing leaders in spotlight as Kenneth Walker III and Chiefs face Bijan Robinson and Falcons

What they're saying

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ATLANTA (AP) — The NFL's rushing leaders will be in the spotlight on Sunday when Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons face Kenneth Walker III and the Kansas City Chiefs.The Chiefs (6-2) enter the weekend one-half game behind Denver in the AFC West and bolstered their roster by acquiring wide receiver Josh Downs for two draft picks at the trade deadline.
— Yahoo Sportsby CHARLES ODUM

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