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Kenneth Walker’s magic has Patrick Mahomes seeing the future as RB keeps powering Chiefs

Why are the Kansas City Chiefs 5-0? Perhaps the biggest reason is adding Kenneth Walker III, who's producing at historic levels.

The Athletic

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Kenneth Walker III rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns to lead Kansas City's 22-6 victory over the Chargers.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 to improve to a 5-0 record.
Patrick Mahomes set a key block on Walker's 2-yard touchdown run after Walker broke Dalvin Tomlinson's tackle.

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Kenneth Walker III powered the Kansas City Chiefs to a 22-6 home victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes even threw a lead block on a 2-yard touchdown run after anticipating Walker breaking a tackle. The win improved the Chiefs to a 5-0 record on the season.

Walker became just the sixth player in NFL history with at least 750 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns through five games. His dominant performance came as Kansas City played through offensive injuries to Rashee Rice, Tyquan Thornton, Travis Kelce, and Jaylon Moore.

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