From Newsweek · Matt Audilet · · 1m 10s
Kenneth Walker's dominant Chiefs debut earns weekly honor
The running back delivered 173 yards and two touchdowns in his first game with Kansas City.
In brief
The running back delivered 173 yards and two touchdowns in his first game with Kansas City. Kenneth Walker III proved his three-year, $43 million free-agent signing was worth it by dominating in his Chiefs debut and earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Walker dominates in Chiefs debut
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 173 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries in his first game with Kansas City, also catching three passes for 18 yards and another score.
“He did a really nice job. For him to play the way he did I thought was spectacular.”
Chiefs crush Broncos to open season
Kansas City defeated Denver 31-10 at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night to start the 2026 season with a dominant win.
Walker earns AFC Player of the Week
The NFL recognized Walker's outstanding performance by naming him AFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.
Big investment pays off immediately
The Chiefs signed Walker to a three-year, $43.05 million free-agent deal before the season, and he delivered right away with a game that showed why he was worth the investment.
Next up: Colts on Sunday night
Walker and the Chiefs will face the Indianapolis Colts in their next matchup on Sunday night.
The headline
Kenneth Walker III proved his three-year, $43 million free-agent signing was worth it by dominating in his Chiefs debut and earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
