From Newsweek · Rowan Fisher-Shotton · · 50s
Chiefs coach praises Kenneth Walker's Week 1 performance
Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy calls Kenneth Walker's Week 1 explosion a sign of things to come.
In brief
Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy calls Kenneth Walker's Week 1 explosion a sign of things to come. Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy says Kenneth Walker's Week 1 rushing success shows he could become the team's primary ball carrier. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Week 1 rush record
Kenneth Walker rushed 173 yards and one touchdown in Chiefs' first game.
Coach's confidence
Eric Bieniemy says Walker's performance shows no limit on carries.
“What did he have, 23? Some people have carried it a whole lot more than that, you know what I mean? So I don't think you wanna put a limit on anything. I think the sky is the limit”
Offensive focus
Walker becomes Chiefs' new offensive focal point after strong debut.
Future potential
Walker could match Saquon Barkley's 2022 record with consistent carries.
Next game
Chiefs face Colts in game where Walker could build on Week 1 success.
What matters most
Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy says Kenneth Walker's Week 1 rushing success shows he could become the team's primary ball carrier.
