Kenneth Walker Snapped His Scoring Drought, and the Chiefs Are Back in the Fight

Kenneth Walker just found the end zone for the ninth time this season, putting the Chiefs up 7-6 against the Jets on Sunday. It was a huge score, breaking a dry spell for the dynamic back and giving his team the lead early in this road game.

Walker Breaks Through After Two Weeks of Silence

We all know Walker can light up the scoreboard. He dropped eight touchdowns in the Chiefs’ blazing 5-0 start to the 2026 season. That’s a ridiculous pace, right? But then the unexpected happened: the Chiefs stumbled, dropping back-to-back losses, and Walker was shut out completely in those games. Zero touchdowns. For a player who was a constant scoring threat, that had to sting. Getting back into the end zone against the Jets, especially on a road trip, is exactly the kind of response we love to see from a top-tier talent.

Mahomes and Co. Deliver the Punch

The scoring play itself was a seven-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes to Walker, hitting on the very first play of the second quarter. Talk about coming out swinging in the new frame! Walker wasn’t just catching passes, either. He chipped in with a pair of runs for 13 yards on that scoring drive, helping to set up the opportunity. Mahomes was spreading the ball around like a pro, too, connecting with Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice, and Jalen Royals to move the chains for some big gains on the drive. Meanwhile, the Jets are still just kicking field goals on their first two possessions. They gotta figure out how to punch it in if they want to pull off this upset.

What’s Next for the Chiefs?

Right now, it’s all about this game against the Jets. That touchdown from Walker is a massive reminder to everyone on the field that the Chiefs can score from anywhere, and it puts the pressure squarely back on the Jets. They’ve gotta find their own way to the end zone if they want to shut down this road upset attempt. You know Kansas City is going to keep feeding Walker and letting Mahomes cook. This is where you see who truly wants it more.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.