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Kenneth Walker continues to lead Chiefs’ offense with masterful running

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker has maintained a dominant presence on the ground, following 173 rushing yards against the Denver Broncos in the season opener with 177 yards and a 76-yard score against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. After the team's bye week, Walker again carried the primary workload rather than sharing touches with rookie Emmett Johnson, accumulating 139 yards from scrimmage on 21 attempts in a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Walker's performance included a 33-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, which he attributed to effective blocking by tight end Jake Briningstool and guard Trey Smith. Head coach Andy Reid praised Walker's vision and toughness, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes highlighted the running back's ability to find space after initial contact, noting that Walker's two-yard score late in the first half resulted from his capacity to bounce out of stuffed runs.

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