Kenneth Walker III is the Kansas City Chiefs number 9 running back, a 4-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a elite fantasy option at his position. He averaged 26.2 fantasy points per game across 5 appearances, which ranks him 2nd among running backs in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.
Kenneth Walker III finished 2026 with 665 rushing yards and 6 ground scores. His passing-game role is limited, which makes him heavily game-script dependent in PPR and half-PPR formats.
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