Kenneth Walker III Leads Chiefs to 35-12 Win With Three Touchdowns

Overview

• Walker delivered three touchdowns and rushed for 102 yards in Kansas City's 35-12 victory over the New York Jets, finishing with 143 yards from scrimmage.
• The performance ended a two-game stretch without a 100-yard rushing game and lifted Walker to a career-high 11 touchdowns for the season.
• Walker credited the Chiefs' offensive line and coaches for opening lanes and creating scoring chances during the game.
• Coaches have signaled plans to manage Walker's workload going forward and to increase rookie Emmett Johnson's role to protect Walker's availability.
• The game renewed fantasy and MVP conversation about Walker while also showing how a balanced attack with Mahomes can change how defenses must cover Kansas City.