Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III managed 69 yards on 21 carries, adding another 15 yards from four catches, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win as the Chiefs fell 28-24 to the Denver Broncos in Week 8. It was a tough game, no doubt, and nobody likes to see their team come up short in a close one.
K9’s Back-to-Back Squeeze
Let’s be real, seeing Walker held to less than stellar numbers two games in a row? That’s not ideal for any backfield. He’s been held in check in back-to-back games now, and when you look at the defenses he’s faced, like the Broncos’ solid unit, it makes sense. Sometimes, even the best runners are gonna get bottled up. It’s part of the grind in the NFL, especially when you’re going up against defenses that are bringing the heat.
Why the Numbers Don’t Tell the Full Story
But here’s the thing, despite getting slowed down a bit, Walker was always going to hit a stretch like this after such a hot start to the season. You can’t be superhuman every single snap. What truly matters is the overall picture, and for Walker, the good performances should absolutely outweigh these tougher outings. He’s a dude who produces, plain and simple. Even with these recent struggles, he remains a weekly RB1 for a reason. He’s got that undeniable talent that keeps him at the top tier of running backs in the league, regardless of a couple of tight games.
So, while the stat line from Week 8 against the Broncos might sting a little, don’t forget what this guy brings to the field week in and week out. Kenneth Walker III is still that reliable RB1, and that’s something to keep an eye on for the rest of the season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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