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Chiefs Recognize Historic NFL Milestone for Kenneth Walker III

The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason addition of running back Kenneth Walker III couldn't have turned out any better so far.

The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason acquisition of running back Kenneth Walker III has proven to be a historic move during the 2026 NFL season's first four games. Walker has emerged as the league's leading rusher with an impressive 537 yards, surpassing the totals of some of the top players in the NFL. These include Atlanta's Bijan Robinson, Buffalo's James Cook, Baltimore's Derrick Henry, and Indianapolis' Jonathan Taylor.

Walker's exceptional performance has not gone unnoticed, as he has also added four rushing touchdowns, 12 receptions for 84 yards, and two more scores through the air. His 537 rushing yards mark the highest number recorded in the first four games of the NFL season in the last 15 years, breaking the previous record of 534 yards set by DeMarco Murray, who currently coaches the Chiefs' running backs.

The Chiefs celebrated this milestone on social media, noting that it's "nothing like breaking your own coach's record." With Walker's stellar production, the Chiefs have started their 2026 campaign with a perfect 4-0 record. Following their victory over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, the team will take a Week 5 bye, setting the stage for their upcoming Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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