# Kenneth Walker's Chiefs Comparison

> Chiefs star Kenneth Walker draws Bijan Robinson comparison from teammate.
- Title: Kenneth Walker's Chiefs Comparison · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/kenneth-walker-draws-bijan-robinson-comparison-from-new-chiefs-teammate-12462984
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kenneth walker, bijan robinson, kansas city chiefs, xavier worthy, nfl, running back, week 1
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker, with 173 rushing yards in Week 1, is likened to All-Pro Bijan Robinson by teammate Xavier Worthy.