Kenneth Walker III has opened the 2026 regular season with 4 rushing touchdowns on 87 carries for 537 yards (6.2 yards per attempt) through four games with the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, leading the NFL in rushing yards per game while adding receiving production. The former Seahawks running back signed a three-year deal in free agency after helping Seattle win Super Bowl LX and earning MVP honors in the postseason, where he handled a featured workload following an injury to Zach Charbonnet. He has drawn a heavy early-season role in Kansas City’s offense behind Patrick Mahomes, with no injury concerns and a Week 5 bye providing rest before favorable upcoming matchups. His efficiency, goal-line involvement, and the Chiefs’ scoring opportunities position him for continued volume, though sustained high carry totals and touchdown rates face typical regression risks over a full 17-game schedule.