Kenneth Walker Draws Bijan Robinson Comparison From New Chiefs Teammate
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy compared Kenneth Walker to Bijan Robinson after his explosive Week 1 performance.
Kenneth Walker made an immediate impact during his first game with the Kansas City Chiefs, setting new records in rushing yards (173) and touchdowns (1) on just 23 carries. His performance shone brighter than that of any other running back in the NFL, outperforming Jahmyr Gibbs, Derrick Henry, and D Andre Swift. The Chiefs' victory over the Broncos 31-10 solidified Walker's place as a star, and his teammate Xavier Worthy likened his blocking style to that of All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson.
Worthy explained that they're all striving to be great at supporting their running backs, a sentiment echoed by Coach Kyle Shanahan, who doubled down on Walker's potential after his monster Week 1. Walker's impressive stats from his previous NFL seasons in Seattle show he's capable of being a true workhorse back, but in his new team, he's getting the majority of the carries.
The comparisons to Robinson might seem far-fetched, but if Walker can maintain his workload, he might just end up with similar numbers to the Falcons' Bijan Robinson. With a juicy upcoming schedule, Walker's impact on the Chiefs looks set to grow.
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