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Kenneth Walker’s quest to break Eric Dickerson’s record hits another roadblock

The Kansas City Chiefs have suffered back-to-back losses after their fiery 5-0 start. Kenneth Walker played a massive role in the undefeated start to the season and, ironically enough, in the two losses, Walker has not had big games.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:00 PM
Kenneth Walker’s quest to break Eric Dickerson’s record hits another roadblock
Key Things to Know
  • Kenneth Walker faces a tougher path to break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record after recent offensive struggles.
  • Walker requires 1,335 yards over Kansas City's final 10 games, an average of 133.5 yards per contest.
  • Through seven games, Walker has rushed for 770 yards and scored eight total touchdowns for the Chiefs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker faces an increasingly difficult path to breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. Following back-to-back Chiefs losses, Walker needs 1,335 rushing yards across the final 10 games to tie the 1984 record, requiring an average of 133.5 yards per game.

Arrowhead Addict reports that Walker currently averages 110.0 rushing yards per game after posting 69 yards on 21 carries against Denver. Opposing defenses are focusing heavily on stopping Walker, though the writer notes this attention created opportunities for rookie Emmett Johnson.

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