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Newer update on Kenneth Walker: Kenneth Walker scores twice, Chiefs lead Chargers 19-3 at halftime

Kenneth Walker rushes for 177 yards, 2 TDs as Chiefs beat Raiders

Kenneth Walker had a career day with 177 rushing yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns in Kansas City's 30-27 win over Las Vegas.

By Cole Hartwell

Kenneth Walker carried Kansas City to a 30-27 win over Las Vegas on Sunday, rushing for a career-high 177 yards and two touchdowns. Both scores came in a dramatic fourth quarter.

What happened

Walker scored on a 2-yard run with 4:33 left to give the Chiefs a 23-19 lead. Twenty seconds later, after Las Vegas fumbled the kickoff, he broke off a 22-yard touchdown to make it 30-19.

His 76-yard run earlier in the quarter set up a Tyquan Thornton touchdown. Walker’s 177 rushing yards are a career best, according to NBC Sports.

Thornton had five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns before leaving with a lower-leg injury. The Chiefs improved to 4-0, while the Raiders fell to 3-1.

Context

Walker has been Kansas City’s primary back through four weeks, averaging over 20 PPR points per game. He had 117 rushing yards in Week 2 and 173 in Week 1, per Sleeper data.

This performance continues a strong start for the 25-year-old in his fourth season. He has scored four rushing touchdowns in four games.

The Chiefs are on bye next week before hosting the Chargers in Week 6.

What’s next

Kansas City’s bye week gives Walker extra rest before a Week 6 matchup against Los Angeles. He faces a Chargers defense that will need to contain his breakout rushing attack.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Walker is a locked-in RB1. His 177-yard, two-touchdown game pushes his season average to over 20 PPR points per game. He has at least 70 rushing yards and a touchdown in three of four games. With no injury concerns and a 75% snap share, he’s a weekly must-start. After the bye, he gets the Chargers, a solid but not elite run defense. Walker’s 76-yard run shows big-play upside that raises his ceiling in all formats. He remains a top-five fantasy running back. Keep him in lineups every week.

Quick answers

How many rushing yards did Kenneth Walker have against the Raiders?

177 yards, a career high.

Did Kenneth Walker score multiple touchdowns?

Yes, he rushed for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

When do the Chiefs play next?

They have a bye in Week 5 and host the Chargers in Week 6.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Kenneth Walker runs for 177, two TDs, Chiefs beat Raiders 30-27 (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)

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