Kenneth Walker III's Already Made Chiefs History Through Four Games
The Chiefs' trade for running back Kenneth Walker III is paying off really well so far this season.
Kenneth Walker III has already made history with the Kansas City Chiefs through four games. The trade from the Seattle Seahawks was a brilliant decision for the Chiefs, and Walker's impact is evident. Through just four games, the rookie running back has rushed for 537 yards, leading the NFL by over 100 yards and breaking the Chiefs' record for rushing yards in the span of Week 1 to Week 4. This achievement is even more impressive considering the Chiefs have a rich history of running back legends.
Walker's performance is on track to break the NFL single-season record of 2,105 yards held by Eric Dickerson. He's already halfway to that record, and there's a strong chance he'll surpass it. Walker has won 14 games in a row, dating back to November 2019 when he was with the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks. The Chiefs remain undefeated this season at 4-0.
Patrick Mahomes will undoubtedly continue to pass the ball to Walker, a strategy that has proven successful. However, the run game may be highlighted more in the coming weeks as the Chiefs wait to address injuries to wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton. Despite these setbacks, Walker continued to perform well in Sunday's game, carrying the ball 22 times for 177 yards and two touchdowns, his best performance statistically this season. This standout performance was fitting as Walker made Chiefs history with his rushing yards.
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