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Walker stars for Chiefs as Swift & Cruise watch on

Kenneth Walker III kicked off his stint with Kansas City in emphatic fashion during a Week 1 Monday night showdown versus the Denver Broncos. Entering his fifth year in the league following four seasons with Seattle, the reigning Super Bowl MVP broke free for a dazzling 60-yard scoring dash to anchor his debut.

The running back reached an offensive mark unseen previously under Patrick Mahomes while also giving the franchise an accomplishment not matched since 2023.

Walker joined Kansas City during free agency in March on an agreement spanning three years that could reach $45 million. Salary-cap limits had prevented the Seahawks from keeping the standout playmaker following their recent championship run.

His explosive outing under head coach Andy Reid immediately electrified the home crowd, which counted high-profile celebrities Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise among those in attendance.