From Newsweek · Rowan Fisher-Shotton · · 1m
Kenneth Walker's Chiefs Comparison
Chiefs star Kenneth Walker draws Bijan Robinson comparison from teammate.
In brief
Chiefs star Kenneth Walker draws Bijan Robinson comparison from teammate. Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker, with 173 rushing yards in Week 1, is likened to All-Pro Bijan Robinson by teammate Xavier Worthy. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Week 1 performance
Kenneth Walker ran for 173 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries in his first game with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Rushing yards lead
Walker's 173 rushing yards were the highest of the week among NFL running backs, ahead of Jahmyr Gibbs, Derrick Henry, and D'Andre Swift.
Teammate comparison
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy said, 'I played in college with Bijan. This feels like blocking for Bijan right now.'
“I played in college with Bijan. This feels like blocking for Bijan right now”
Robinson's impact
Bijan Robinson finished last season with 820 receiving yards and 1,478 rushing yards to go with 11 total touchdowns.
Walker's potential
Walker has the ability to make a Bijan-level impact, as shown by his 60-yard rushing touchdown against the Broncos.
Upcoming schedule
Walker faces the Colts, Dolphins, Raiders, and Chargers before returning to Seattle to play the Seahawks.
The one thing
Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker, with 173 rushing yards in Week 1, is likened to All-Pro Bijan Robinson by teammate Xavier Worthy.
