The NFL made an announcement on Monday involving Kansas City Chiefs star Kenneth Walker III. It came a day after his strong Week 9 performance in his team’s 35-12 win over the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium.
The running back recorded 18 rushing attempts for 102 yards and one touchdown. He added four receptions for two yards and two more scores. Walker has been on fire this year and picked up where he left off after winning the Super Bowl and Super Bowl MVP honors with the Seattle Seahawks last season.
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More importantly, the Chiefs snapped their two-game skid and returned to their winning ways. Patrick Mahomes led the offense with 23-of-31 completions for 242 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce powered the receiving corps with four receptions for 72 yards, while Rashee Rice added five catches for 49 yards.
NFL: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III speaks during the Super Bowl LX winning head coach and most valuable player press conference.
NFL Nominates Kenneth Walker III for Weekly Award
The NFL released the second group of nominees for the Air & Ground Players of the Week. One of them is Walker, and the league included his stats versus the Jets. Joining him on the list are the Dallas Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb and the Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua. It also asked fans to vote on who they believe deserves to win the honor.
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“The second group of nominees for the @FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week. Vote for your winner below!” the NFL wrote.
Walker joined Kansas City in the offseason as a free agent. He signed a three-year, $45 million contract in March, giving the team a lot of experience and another weapon Mahomes can maximize. The 26-year-old has not disappointed with his big performances and will be key down the stretch as the Chiefs look to reclaim lost glory. They have their sights set on returning to playoffs after missing it last season for the first time in Mahomes QB1 era.
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