Kenneth Walker III Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 9 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 211 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 22.9
- Pos rank
- RB2
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 9 vs. Jets, Sun Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET 13th vs. RBs, neutral
Kenneth Walker III Fantasy Football
RB, Kansas City Chiefs
Kenneth Walker III's 2026 Season, Week by Week
7 games played: four top-5 weeks and three mid-range starts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 6, vs LAC,27.9, RB2,Win
- Week 7, at SEA,9.7, RB32,Loss
- Week 8, at DEN,12.4, RB22,Loss
- Up next. Week 9, vs NYJ,13th vs RB,Neutral
- Week 10, at ATL,5th vs RB,Favorable
- Week 11, vs ARI,16th vs RB,Neutral
- Week 12, at BUF,3rd vs RB,Favorable
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 8. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Kenneth Walker III?
Walker III is a weekly RB1. He is RB2 at 22.9 PPR PPG, supported by 98th-percentile yards per carry. His best upcoming spot is the Bills in Week 12, while the Cardinals in Week 11 is a tougher matchup.
Yards per carry
5.898th percentile, above average
Yards per touch
5.994th percentile, above average
Target share
15.1%83rd percentile, above average
Fantasy points per opportunity
1.0094th percentile, above average
Kenneth Walker III 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Broncos | W 31–10 | 34.1 | RB2 |
| 2 | vs Colts | W 33–30 | 23.8 | RB2 |
| 3 | @ Dolphins | W 24–10 | 21.3 | RB7 |
| 4 | @ Raiders | W 30–27 | 30.9 | RB3 |
| 6 | vs Chargers | W 22–6 | 27.9 | RB2 |
| 7 | @ Seahawks | L 3–20 | 9.7 | RB32 |
| 8 | @ Broncos | L 24–28 | 12.4 | RB22 |
| Total | 5–2 | 160.1 | RB2 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KC | 7 | 770 | 6 | 22 | 131 | 2 | 160.1 | 22.9 | - |
| 2025 | SEA | 17 | 1,027 | 5 | 31 | 282 | 0 | 191.9 | 11.3 | RB22 |
| 2024 | SEA | 11 | 573 | 7 | 46 | 299 | 1 | 181.2 | 16.5 | RB27 |
| 2023 | SEA | 15 | 905 | 8 | 29 | 259 | 1 | 199.4 | 13.3 | RB19 |
| 2022 | SEA | 15 | 1,050 | 9 | 27 | 165 | 0 | 202.5 | 13.5 | RB18 |
| Career | 65 | 4,325 | 35 | 155 | 1,136 | 4 | 935.1 | 14.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The receiving role stayed thin at 36 targets and a 7.9% target share, and his red-zone equity shrank to eight goal-line carries and five rushing scores after eight in 2023. A move off Seattle resets his outlook entirely: the breakaway speed travels, but the snap rate (46. Behind him on the depth chart: Emmett Johnson. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 10. Injury history
- 2025hipPlayed through
- 2024ankle2 games
- 2024ankle1 game
- 2024calf1 game
More on Kenneth Walker Iii and the Chiefs
- Chiefs depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Chiefs scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- RB rest-of-season rankingsWhere every RB ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- RB strength of scheduleWhich defenses RBs face the rest of the wayOpen
- RB projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season RB projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Chiefs usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty RB rankingsLong-term RB values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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RB1Jahmyr GibbsLions28.0 PPG
RB2You are hereKenneth Walker IIIChiefs22.9 PPG
RB3Christian McCaffrey49ers20.6 PPG
RB4Bijan RobinsonFalcons19.2 PPG
RB5Chuba HubbardPanthers19.0 PPG
RB6James Cook IIIBills18.8 PPG
RB7Kyren WilliamsRams18.8 PPG
Kenneth Walker III Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Kenneth Walker III in Week 9?
Kenneth Walker III is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 9 against the Jets, as the RB2 in PPR points per game this season (22.9 a game). The Jets rank 13th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Walker III.
How many fantasy points is Kenneth Walker III averaging in 2026?
Kenneth Walker III is averaging 22.9 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 160.1 points across 7 games. His last game produced 12.4 points.
Where does Kenneth Walker III rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Kenneth Walker III ranks RB2 in PPR points per game in 2026 and RB2 in total points, through 7 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Kenneth Walker III worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Kenneth Walker III is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 99% of leagues.
What is Kenneth Walker III's fantasy football role?
Kenneth Walker III is the Chiefs' starting RB, with Emmett Johnson behind him. He is averaging 20.1 carries and 4.6 targets a game, on 75% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Kenneth Walker III's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Kenneth Walker III's next three games are Week 9 vs. the Jets (13th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 10 at the Falcons (5th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 11 vs. the Cardinals (16th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Kenneth Walker III been in fantasy football this season?
Kenneth Walker III has finished as a top-12 RB in 5 of his 7 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 9.1 points around his 22.9-point average.
What is Kenneth Walker III's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Kenneth Walker III's floor has been 9.7 PPR points (Week 7, RB32) and his ceiling 34.1 (Week 1, RB2). His median week has been 23.8 points. See Walker III's full game log.
Kenneth Walker III 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 30% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Rush yards
- 770
- 141 Carries
- Yds / carry
- 5.5
- Rush TD
- 6
- Receiving
- 22 rec · 131 yds
- 32 Targets · 2 TD
Kenneth Walker III Rushing Stats
Lead back · High volume · Above-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry - 8th of 77 RBs2.688th of 77
- Explosive run rate - 5th of 77 RBs15.8%5th of 77
- Fantasy points per opportunity - 3rd of 77 RBs0.883rd of 77
- Yards before contact per carry - 5th of 77 RBs3.175th of 77
- Broken tackles - 2nd of 77 RBs132nd of 77
Usage
- Snap share - 6th of 77 RBs74.3%6th of 77
- Target share - 6th of 77 RBs15.1%6th of 77
- Red-zone opportunities - 4th of 77 RBs334th of 77
- Targets per game - 9th of 77 RBs4.59th of 77
Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 77 qualified RBs.
Rushing profile
Walker III scores efficiently per touch and gets red-zone work.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 20.1 carries and 4.6 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Kenneth Walker III Career Stats by Season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 7 | 141 | 770 | 6 | 22 | 131 | 2 | 160.1 | 22.9 | RB2 |
| 2025 | 17 | 221 | 1,027 | 5 | 31 | 282 | 0 | 191.9 | 11.3 | RB22 |
| 2024 | 11 | 153 | 573 | 7 | 46 | 299 | 1 | 181.2 | 16.5 | RB27 |
| 2023 | 15 | 219 | 905 | 8 | 29 | 259 | 1 | 199.4 | 13.3 | RB19 |
| 2022 | 15 | 228 | 1,050 | 9 | 27 | 165 | 0 | 202.5 | 13.5 | RB18 |
| Career | 65 | 962 | 4,325 | 35 | 155 | 1,136 | 4 | 935.1 | 14.4 | - |
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
14.4
Career PPG
65 games, 5 seasons
87%
Availability
Share of team games played
58%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 RB finishes
8.0
Weekly swing
Moderate week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Walker III has averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game over 65 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 22.9 per game, up 11.6 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 24.7 carries plus targets a game against 15.1. His quarterback this season has been Patrick Mahomes.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Walker III's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,050Rush yards2022
- 9Total TD2023
- 202.5Fantasy pts2022 · RB18
- 5,461Career scrimmage yds2022–2026
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RB1Jahmyr GibbsLions28.0 PPGRB2You are hereKenneth Walker IIIChiefs22.9 PPGRB3Christian McCaffrey49ers20.6 PPGRB4Bijan RobinsonFalcons19.2 PPGRB5Chuba HubbardPanthers19.0 PPGRB6James Cook IIIBills18.8 PPGRB7Kyren WilliamsRams18.8 PPGKenneth Walker III Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Kenneth Walker III have in 2026?
Kenneth Walker III has 160.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 8, 22.9 per game across 7 games. That total ranks RB2 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Kenneth Walker III have this season?
Kenneth Walker III has 770 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 8, 110 a game at 5.5 yards per carry. His high was 177 yards, in Week 4 at the Raiders.
How many touchdowns does Kenneth Walker III have this season?
Kenneth Walker III has 8 touchdowns in 2026 through Week 8: 6 rushing and 2 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Kenneth Walker III have this season?
Kenneth Walker III has 6 rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 8, on 141 carries.
How many carries does Kenneth Walker III have this season?
Kenneth Walker III has 141 carries in 2026 through Week 8, 20.1 a game, for 770 yards. His high was 24 carries, in Week 2 against the Colts.
How many receptions does Kenneth Walker III have this season?
Kenneth Walker III has 22 receptions for 131 yards in 2026 through Week 8, on 32 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 2 against the Colts.
How many receiving yards does Kenneth Walker III have this season?
Kenneth Walker III has 131 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 8, 18.7 a game on 22 catches. His high was 61 yards, in Week 2 against the Colts.
How many targets does Kenneth Walker III have this season?
Kenneth Walker III has drawn 32 targets in 2026 through Week 8, 4.6 a game, and caught 22 of them. His high was 10 targets, in Week 2 against the Colts.
How many games has Kenneth Walker III played in 2026?
Kenneth Walker III has played 7 games in the 2026 season through Week 8, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Kenneth Walker III's stats last season?
In 2025, Kenneth Walker III ran for 1,027 yards and 5 touchdowns and caught 31 passes for 282 yards in 17 games. That was 191.9 PPR points (11.3 per game), an RB22 finish.
What are Kenneth Walker III's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 65 games, Kenneth Walker III has 4,325 rushing yards and 35 rushing touchdowns, plus 155 catches for 1,136 yards, for 935.1 PPR fantasy points (14.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Kenneth Walker III have in his career?
Kenneth Walker III has 39 touchdowns in his NFL career: 35 rushing and 4 receiving, over 65 games.
Kenneth Walker III Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEN7th | W 31-10 | 23 | 173 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 34.1 | RB2 |
Week 1 · DEN · W 31-10 · 34.1 pts
How the 34.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | IND8th | W 33-30 | 24 | 117 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 61 | 0 | 23.8 | RB2 |
Week 2 · IND · W 33-30 · 23.8 pts
How the 23.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIA10th | W 24-10 | 18 | 70 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 21.3 | RB7 |
Week 3 · MIA · W 24-10 · 21.3 pts
How the 21.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | LV14th | W 30-27 | 22 | 177 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 30.9 | RB3 |
Week 4 · LV · W 30-27 · 30.9 pts
How the 30.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | LAC12th | W 22-6 | 19 | 128 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 27.9 | RB2 |
Week 6 · LAC · W 22-6 · 27.9 pts
How the 27.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | SEA22nd | L 3-20 | 14 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 9.7 | RB32 |
Week 7 · SEA · L 3-20 · 9.7 pts
How the 9.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | DEN7th | L 24-28 | 21 | 69 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 12.4 | RB22 |
Week 8 · DEN · L 24-28 · 12.4 pts
How the 12.4 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 7 games | 5-2 | 20.1 | 110.0 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 3.1 | 18.7 | 0.3 | 22.9 | RB10 |
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SEAOpponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
6 RB1 · 1 RB2 · Avg RB10
Also: Wk 3 (RB7)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
RB1 week at Denver
21 carries, 69 yds. 4/5 receiving, 15 yds.
Just 3.3 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Seattle
14 carries, 36 yds. 4/5 receiving, 21 yds.
He played 74% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. Just 2.6 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. the Chargers
19 carries, 128 yds, 2 TD. 2/3 receiving, 11 yds.
He played 74% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Las Vegas
22 carries, 177 yds, 2 TD. 1/1 receiving, 2 yds.
He played 75% of the snaps and handled 22 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Miami
18 carries, 70 yds, 1 TD. 2/2 receiving, 3 yds, 1 TD.
He played 73% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. Just 3.9 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
RB1 week vs. Indianapolis
24 carries, 117 yds. 6/10 receiving, 61 yds.
He played 83% of the snaps and handled 24 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Season high in a win
23 carries, 173 yds, 1 TD. 3/6 receiving, 18 yds, 1 TD.
He played 68% of the snaps and handled 23 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets
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Kenneth Walker III Game Log 2024
| Wk | Opp | Result | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | FPTS | Finish |
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| 1 | DEN18th | W 26-20 | 20 | 103 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 18.9 | RB11 |
Week 1 · DEN · W 26-20 · 18.9 pts
How the 18.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DET23rd | L 29-42 | 12 | 80 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 33.6 | RB2 |
Week 4 · DET · L 29-42 · 33.6 pts
How the 33.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | NYG8th | L 20-29 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 14.6 | RB15 |
Week 5 · NYG · L 20-29 · 14.6 pts
How the 14.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | SF3rd | L 24-36 | 14 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 0 | 20.9 | RB9 |
Week 6 · SF · L 24-36 · 20.9 pts
How the 20.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | ATL11th | W 34-14 | 14 | 69 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 23.3 | RB9 |
Week 7 · ATL · W 34-14 · 23.3 pts
How the 23.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | BUF2nd | L 10-31 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 8.5 | RB38 |
Week 8 · BUF · L 10-31 · 8.5 pts
How the 8.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | LAR16th | L 20-26 | 25 | 83 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 13.7 | RB20 |
Week 9 · LAR · L 20-26 · 13.7 pts
How the 13.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | SF3rd | W 20-17 | 14 | 54 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 13.9 | RB16 |
Week 11 · SF · W 20-17 · 13.9 pts
How the 13.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | ARI13th | W 16-6 | 16 | 41 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 52 | 0 | 13.3 | RB15 |
Week 12 · ARI · W 16-6 · 13.3 pts
How the 13.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | NYJ27th | W 26-21 | 16 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 6.6 | RB43 |
Week 13 · NYJ · W 26-21 · 6.6 pts
How the 6.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | MIN20th | L 24-27 | 8 | 31 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 0 | 13.9 | RB22 |
Week 16 · MIN · L 24-27 · 13.9 pts
How the 13.9 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 11 games | 5-6 | 13.9 | 52.1 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 27.2 | 0.1 | 16.5 | RB18 |
NYG
MINOpponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
9 RB1 · 2 busts · Avg RB18
Wk 1 RB11 · Wk 4 RB2 · Wk 5 RB15 · Wk 6 RB9 · Wk 7 RB9 · Wk 8 RB38 · Wk 9 RB20 · Wk 11 RB16 · Wk 12 RB15 · Wk 13 RB43 · Wk 16 RB22
Game-by-Game Breakdown
RB1 week vs. Minnesota
8 carries, 31 yds. 8/8 receiving, 28 yds.
He played 59% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Jets
16 carries, 49 yds. 2/3 receiving, -3 yds.
He played 61% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Arizona
16 carries, 41 yds. 4/6 receiving, 52 yds.
He played 64% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at San Francisco
14 carries, 54 yds, 1 TD. 2/2 receiving, 5 yds.
He played 73% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. the Rams
25 carries, 83 yds. 3/3 receiving, 24 yds.
He played 76% of the snaps and handled 25 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
9 carries, 12 yds. 4/5 receiving, 33 yds.
He played 55% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. Just 1.3 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Atlanta
14 carries, 69 yds, 1 TD. 2/2 receiving, 24 yds, 1 TD.
He played 47% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. San Francisco
14 carries, 32 yds, 1 TD. 8/8 receiving, 37 yds.
He played 69% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. the Giants
5 carries, 19 yds. 7/8 receiving, 57 yds.
He played 67% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
12 carries, 80 yds, 3 TD. 4/5 receiving, 36 yds.
He played 59% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Denver
20 carries, 103 yds, 1 TD. 2/3 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 66% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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How did Kenneth Walker III do in his last game?
Kenneth Walker III scored 12.4 PPR points in Week 8 at the Broncos, a 28–24 loss, an RB22 finish. He ran 21 times for 69 yards, and caught 4 of 5 targets for 15 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Kenneth Walker III score in his last game?
Kenneth Walker III scored 12.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 8 at the Broncos, an RB22 finish for the week. That was 10.5 below his season average of 22.9.
How many rushing yards did Kenneth Walker III have in his last game?
Kenneth Walker III ran for 69 yards on 21 carries in Week 8 at the Broncos, and added 15 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Kenneth Walker III score in his last game?
Kenneth Walker III did not score a touchdown in Week 8 at the Broncos; his 12.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Kenneth Walker III have in his last game?
Kenneth Walker III had 21 carries for 69 yards in Week 8 at the Broncos.
How many receptions did Kenneth Walker III have in his last game?
Kenneth Walker III caught 4 of 5 targets for 15 yards in Week 8 at the Broncos.
What were Kenneth Walker III's stats in Week 7?
In Week 7 at the Seahawks, a 20–3 loss, Kenneth Walker III ran 14 times for 36 yards, and caught 4 of 5 targets for 21 yards. That was 9.7 PPR points, an RB32 finish.
What was Kenneth Walker III's best game this season?
Kenneth Walker III's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Broncos: 34.1 PPR points, an RB2 finish. He ran 23 times for 173 yards and 1 touchdown, and caught 3 of 6 targets for 18 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Kenneth Walker III's worst game this season?
Kenneth Walker III's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 7 at the Seahawks: 9.7 PPR points, an RB32 finish. He ran 14 times for 36 yards, and caught 4 of 5 targets for 21 yards.
How many games has Kenneth Walker III scored a touchdown in this season?
Kenneth Walker III has scored a touchdown in 4 of his 7 games this season, most recently in Week 6.
Can I see Kenneth Walker III's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Walker III's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Kenneth Walker III Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 7 games he's RB2 at 22.9 PPR points per game, against 11.3 over 17 games last season (RB22). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Through Week 7 he ranks 3rd of 57 in rushing volume (20.0 carries per game), 9th of 57 in receiving role (4.5 targets per game) and 5th of 56 in efficiency (2.68 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his rushing volume. Patrick Mahomes is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Emmett Johnson is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchups are the Falcons in Week 10 (5th against RBs) and the Bills in Week 12 (3rd against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Walker's tape screams big-play juice and screams volatility in equal measure. In 2025 he ripped off a 14.93% explosive-run rate with 33 carries of 10-plus yards, 10 of 20-plus, and a 55-yard touchdown, while forcing 23 broken tackles. Yet the efficiency lagged: 4.65 yards per carry papered over a minus-0.029 EPA per play, just 1.84 yards after contact per attempt, and 26 carries stuffed for negative yardage. He finished RB17 on 160.9 points across 17 games.
The receiving role stayed thin at 36 targets and a 7.9% target share, and his red-zone equity shrank to eight goal-line carries and five rushing scores after eight in 2023. A move off Seattle resets his outlook entirely: the breakaway speed travels, but the snap rate (46.9%) and contact balance need a friendlier scheme to push him back toward a weekly RB1 ceiling.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 57 running backs who have played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 2.68
- Broken tackles
- 13
- Explosive-run rate
- 15.8%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 33
- Snap share
- 74.3%
- Targets
- 27
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Falcons in Week 10 and the Bills in Week 12 are top-10 matchups for RBs.Wk 9 NYJ, 13thWk 10 ATL, 5thWk 11 ARI, 16thWk 12 BUF, 3rd
- Heavy rushing volume20.0 carries per game, 3rd of 57 RBs in 2026.
- Featured receiving role4.5 targets per game, 9th of 57 RBs in 2026.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Emmett Johnson is next on the depth chart.
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RB1Jahmyr GibbsLions28.0 PPGRB2You are hereKenneth Walker IIIChiefs22.9 PPGRB3Christian McCaffrey49ers20.6 PPGRB4Bijan RobinsonFalcons19.2 PPGRB5Chuba HubbardPanthers19.0 PPGRB6James Cook IIIBills18.8 PPGRB7Kyren WilliamsRams18.8 PPGKenneth Walker III Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Kenneth Walker III's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Kenneth Walker III projects as a workhorse RB1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His rushing volume (20.0 carries per game, 3rd of 57 RBs in 2026) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Kenneth Walker III's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Kenneth Walker III is the RB2 in PPR points per game through Week 8. That puts him in RB1 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Kenneth Walker III's projected role going forward?
Kenneth Walker III is the listed starting RB, with Emmett Johnson next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Kenneth Walker III get more touches?
Kenneth Walker III's touches are trending down: 22.5 a game over his last two games against 24.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Kenneth Walker III's fantasy football upside?
Kenneth Walker III's upside: his ceiling this season is 34.1 PPR points (Week 1, RB2), his rushing volume (20.0 carries per game, 3rd of 57 RBs in 2026) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Falcons in Week 10 and the Bills in Week 12 are top-10 matchups for RBs.
What could hurt Kenneth Walker III's fantasy value?
Kenneth Walker III's risks: Emmett Johnson is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Kenneth Walker III's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Kenneth Walker III Injury Update & History
Is Kenneth Walker III injured?
Practice participation
Week 9 report starts Wednesday, Nov 4Walker III hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
15 logged injuries in five seasons, including three hip injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 2 games.
Durability
70/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Ankle injury · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 3 | 4 |
| Abdomen | 2 | 4 |
| Hip / groin | 3 | 1 |
| Calf / shin | 2 | 1 |
| Shoulder | 2 | 0 |
| Back | 1 | 0 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Knee | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 10 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Ankle injuries in 2022 and 2024 (3 in all)
- Glute in 2025, played through
- 10 games in 5 seasons, 2 of them in 2024
- 15 injuries spread across 8 body parts
Kenneth Walker III Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Glute Played through
Listed on the injury report with a hip injury from Week 12 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 12 Limited · Questionable
- Wk 13 Full · no designation
- Wk 14 Full · no designation
- 2024
Ankle 2 games
Listed on the injury report with an ankle injury from Week 17; missed Weeks 17 and 18.
- Wk 17 DNP · Out
- 2024
Ankle 1 game
Listed on the injury report with an ankle injury from Week 14; missed Week 14.
- Wk 14 DNP · Questionable
- 2024
Calf 1 game
Listed on the injury report with a calf injury from Week 14; missed Week 15.
- Wk 14 DNP · Questionable
- Wk 15 DNP · Doubtful
- Wk 16 Full · no designation
- 2024
Oblique 2 games
Listed on the injury report with an abdomen injury from Week 2; missed Weeks 2 and 3.
- Wk 2 DNP · Doubtful
- Wk 3 Limited · Doubtful
- Wk 4 Full · no designation
- Wk 5 Full · no designation
- 2023
Shoulder Played through
Listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury from Week 16 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 16 Limited · Questionable
- Wk 17 Limited · Questionable
- Wk 18 Full · no designation
- 2023
Oblique 2 games
Listed on the injury report with an abdomen injury from Week 12; missed Weeks 12 and 13.
- Wk 12 DNP · Doubtful
- Wk 13 DNP · Doubtful
- Wk 14 Full · Questionable
- 2023
Chest Played through
Listed on the injury report with a chest injury from Week 10 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 10 Full · no designation
- 2023
Calf Played through
Listed on the injury report with a calf injury from Week 8 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 8 Full · no designation
- 2023
Groin Played through
Listed on the injury report with a groin injury from Week 1 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 1 Limited · no designation
Show all 15 injuries
- 2022
Back Played through
Listed on the injury report with a back injury from Week 16 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 16 DNP · Questionable
- 2022
Ankle 1 game
Listed on the injury report with an ankle injury from Week 14; missed Week 14.
- Wk 14 DNP · Questionable
- Wk 15 Full · no designation
- Wk 16 DNP · Questionable
- Wk 17 Limited · Questionable
- Wk 18 Full · no designation
- Wk 19 Limited · no designation
- 2022
Knee Played through
Listed on the injury report with a knee injury from Week 7 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 7 Full · no designation
- 2022
Shoulder Played through
Listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury from Week 4 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 4 Full · no designation
- Wk 5 Limited · Questionable
- Wk 6 Full · no designation
- 2022
Hernia 1 game
Listed on the injury report with a groin injury from Week 1; missed Week 1.
- Wk 1 DNP · Questionable
- Wk 2 Full · no designation
If Walker III Misses Time
Next man up: Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson is next on the Chiefs depth chart at running back. He's the handcuff: worth a bench spot in deeper leagues and for Walker III managers, since the same backfield work would pass to him.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Patrick Mahomes would lose one of his main options.
Durability Profile
Moderate risk
Healthy • 87.0% career availability
1
Major Injuries
3
Soft-Tissue Events
10
Games Missed
2.0
Missed / Season
- 2024 · Week 2ObliqueRecurring
Missed 2 games and returned in Week 4. 4th core / back issue; the last was in 2023.
- 2023 · Week 12ObliqueRecurring
Missed 2 games and returned in Week 14. 3rd core / back issue; the last was in 2022.
- 2022 · Week 16BackRe-aggravated
Listed Questionable but didn't miss a game. Re-aggravated in the same season as the Week 1 injury.
- 2022 · Week 1HerniaFirst
Missed 1 game and returned in Week 2. First core / back issue on record.
- 2024 · Week 17AnkleRe-aggravated
Listed Out but didn't miss a game. Re-aggravated in the same season as the Week 14 injury.
- 2024 · Week 14AnkleRecurring
Missed the rest of the season (2 games). 2nd ankle issue; the last was in 2022.
- 2022 · Week 14AnkleFirst
Missed 1 game and returned in Week 15. First ankle issue on record.
- 2024 · Week 14CalfRecurring
Missed 2 games and returned in Week 16. 2nd calf / shin issue; the last was in 2023.
- 2023 · Week 8CalfFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First calf / shin issue on record.
- 2023 · Week 16ShoulderRecurring
Listed Questionable across 3 weeks on the report but didn't miss a game. 2nd shoulder issue; the last was in 2022.
- 2022 · Week 4ShoulderFirst
Listed Questionable across 3 weeks on the report but didn't miss a game. First shoulder issue on record.
- 2025 · Week 12GluteRecurring
Listed Questionable across 3 weeks on the report but didn't miss a game. 2nd hip / groin issue; the last was in 2023.
- 2023 · Week 1GroinFirst
Limited in practice but didn't miss a game. First hip / groin issue on record.
- 2023 · Week 10ChestFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First chest / ribs issue on record.
- 2022 · Week 7KneeFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First knee issue on record.
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Is Kenneth Walker III injured?
No. As of November 1, 2026, Kenneth Walker III is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Kenneth Walker III playing this week?
Kenneth Walker III has no injury designation for Week 9 against the Jets on Sunday, November 8, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Kenneth Walker III missed any games this season?
Yes. Kenneth Walker III has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 7.
What is Kenneth Walker III's injury history?
Kenneth Walker III has 15 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 10 games in all: 2 for an ankle injury in 2024, 2 for an oblique injury in 2024, 2 for an oblique injury in 2023, 1 for an ankle injury in 2024, 1 for a calf injury in 2024, 1 for an ankle injury in 2022 and 1 for a hernia injury in 2022.
What was Kenneth Walker III's most recent injury?
Kenneth Walker III's most recent logged injury was a glute injury in Week 12 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Kenneth Walker III have any recurring injuries?
Yes: hip injuries in 2022, 2023 and 2025 (1 game missed), ankle injuries in 2022 and 2024 (4 games missed), calf injuries in 2023 and 2024 (1 game missed), abdomen injuries in 2023 and 2024 (4 games missed) and shoulder injuries in 2022 and 2023 (no games missed).
What was Kenneth Walker III's worst injury?
Kenneth Walker III's longest absence came from an ankle injury in 2024, which cost him 2 games of the 10 he has missed in his career.
Latest Kenneth Walker III News & Updates
Latest update
Walker III quiet in loss at Denver
12.4 FPTS
L 24–28 @ DENFantasy impact: Solid starter result21 CAR · 69 YDS
25 touches and a RB22 finish: a usable week.
Season Timeline
Week 7Oct 25L 3–20 @ SEA
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Walker III quiet in loss at Seattle
9.7 FPTS · 14 CAR · 36 YDS · 4 REC · 21 YDS · 5 TGT
18 touches, but 9.7 points left him under his average.
Finish: RB32NeutralView Game RecapWeek 6Oct 18W 22–6 vs LAC
Fantasy impact: Positive. Walker III delivers RB1 week vs. Los Angeles
27.9 FPTS · 19 CAR · 128 YDS · 2 TD
Efficiency carried it: 6.7 yards per carry produced a RB2 finish.
Finish: RB2CeilingView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4W 30–27 @ LV
Fantasy impact: Positive. Walker III delivers RB1 week at Las Vegas
30.9 FPTS · 22 CAR · 177 YDS · 2 TD
Efficiency carried it: 8.0 yards per carry produced a RB3 finish.
Finish: RB3CeilingView Game RecapWeek 3Sep 27W 24–10 @ MIA
Fantasy impact: Positive. Walker III delivers RB1 week at Miami
21.3 FPTS · 18 CAR · 70 YDS · 1 TD · 2 REC · 3 YDS · 1 TD · 2 TGT
Touchdowns did the work: they made up 56% of his 21.3 points.
Finish: RB7CeilingView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20W 33–30 vs IND
Fantasy impact: Positive. Walker III delivers RB1 week vs. Indianapolis
23.8 FPTS · 24 CAR · 117 YDS · 6 REC · 61 YDS · 10 TGT
Volume drove the ceiling: 30 touches produced a RB2 finish.
Finish: RB2CeilingView Game RecapWeek 1Sep 14W 31–10 vs DEN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Walker III posts season high in win vs. Denver
34.1 FPTS · 23 CAR · 173 YDS · 1 TD · 3 REC · 18 YDS · 1 TD · 6 TGT
Efficiency carried it: 7.5 yards per carry produced a RB2 finish.
Finish: RB2CeilingView Game Recap
No updates of this type yet this season.
Chiefs Teammates News
Updates on Walker III's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Patrick Mahomes: Two-game TD drought sans Rice (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 232 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Vintage performance in OT win (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 232 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Three total TDs in season debut (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 232 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Fades injury tag Week 1 (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 232 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Patrick Mahomes: Practices fully, looks ready for opener (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 232 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Still on track to start opener (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 232 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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What is the latest news on Kenneth Walker III?
The latest Walker III update, from November 1: Walker III quiet in loss at Denver. Walker III ran 21 times for 69 yards, with 4 catches for 15 yards in the 28–24 loss at Denver.
How does the latest Kenneth Walker III news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 12.4 fantasy points, a RB22 finish, 10.5 below his 22.9 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Kenneth Walker III Bio
Kenneth Walker III is a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he wears No. 9. Born October 20, 2000, in Arlington, TN, he attended Arlington and played college football at Wake Forest and then Michigan State.
The Seattle Seahawks selected Walker in round 2, pick 41, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Walker joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026.
In 65 regular-season games since 2022, he has run for 4,325 yards and 35 touchdowns and caught 155 passes.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Kansas City Chiefs Current team2026–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 6 of 6 games.
Seattle Seahawks2022–2025
Selected in round 2, pick 41, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 37 of 58 games. Member of the Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks.
College: Wake Forest, Michigan State
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Kansas City Chiefs.
- DraftedSelected by the Seattle Seahawks in round 2, pick 41.
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How old is Kenneth Walker III?
Kenneth Walker III is 26 years old. He was born on October 20, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Kenneth Walker III?
Kenneth Walker III is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 211 pounds, and plays running back for the Kansas City Chiefs.
How much does Kenneth Walker III weigh?
Kenneth Walker III weighs 211 pounds, his listed weight on the Kansas City Chiefs roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Kenneth Walker III wear?
Kenneth Walker III wears number 9 for the Kansas City Chiefs. He plays running back.
What position does Kenneth Walker III play?
Kenneth Walker III plays running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, wearing number 9. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Kenneth Walker III play for?
Kenneth Walker III plays for the Kansas City Chiefs as a running back. He has been with the Chiefs since 2026.
Where did Kenneth Walker III go to college?
Kenneth Walker III played college football at Michigan State, after attending Arlington (TN).
Where is Kenneth Walker III from?
Kenneth Walker III went to high school in Tennessee, at Arlington, before playing college football at Michigan State.
When is Kenneth Walker III's birthday?
Kenneth Walker III's birthday is October 20. He was born on October 20, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Kenneth Walker III been in the NFL?
2026 is Kenneth Walker III's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Kenneth Walker III played for?
Kenneth Walker III has played for the Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.
Has Kenneth Walker III won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Kenneth Walker III was a member of the Seattle Seahawks team that won Super Bowl LX after the 2025 season.
What year did Kenneth Walker III enter the NFL?
Kenneth Walker III entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.