Kenneth Walker III, the NFL’s second-leading rusher, was ruled out Saturday with a groin injury and will miss his first game since joining Kansas City.Rookie running back Emmett Johnson will step in for Walker.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
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Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson leads the NFL with 880 rushing yards, just eight ahead of Walker’s 872.Walker has also caught 22 passes for 172 yards and four touchdowns, while Robinson has added 250 receiving yards.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGERunning back Kenneth Walker III of the Kansas City Chiefs runs after a pass catch in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept.
20, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.(Getty Images)Walker had been listed as questionable on the injury report after tweaking his groin during Thursday’s practice.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the team would monitor his progress over the next couple of days.CHIEFS' NEW STUD KENNETH WALKER RUNS WILD, BO NIX MELTS DOWN AS KANSAS CITY OBLITERATES BRONCOS IN MNF BLOWOUTBijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons runs for a 59-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a game at Caesars Superdome on Oct.5, 2026, in New Orleans, La.
(Getty Images)Johnson has played well when given a chance this season, though.The overlooked fifth-round pick out of Nebraska has run 26 times for 111 yards and a touchdown, and he’s caught 14 passes for 237 yards and another score."He’s going to play anyway, whether Ken’s there or not," Reid said Friday.
"Everybody has confidence in him."The Chiefs’ bigger problem is the lack of depth behind Johnson.Brashard Smith went on injured reserve with a hamstring injury Oct.
24, while Ott is questionable for Sunday’s game in Atlanta...