Chiefs wish to lighten Kenneth Walker’s workload after 56 touches in two video games | Newest NFL Information, Evaluation & Updates

Walker’s 369 scrimmage yards are the second-most by a participant in his first two video games with a crew within the Super Bowl period (solely Billy Sims had extra with the Lions). The again has compelled 29 missed tackles in 2026, per Next Gen Stats (most by means of two weeks in NGS period).

The secret is steadiness and making certain Walker, who by no means performed a full 17-game slate earlier than final season, stays wholesome.

To that finish, the Chiefs plan to present rookie Emmett Johnson, who has additionally flashed tackle-breaking acumen, extra run.

“We just want to continue to make sure we’re bringing our [rookies] along the right way,” offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy stated Thursday. “Emmett’s role is to continue to grow as the season progresses. What you don’t want to do, when you’re raising some of these young players, is put them in a situation where it could be detrimental to them. You want them feeling free and confident.”

Through two video games, Johnson has generated 10 rushes for 39 yards and 4 catches for 64 yards (103 scrimmage yards). The plan is to get the rookie extra carries, beginning with Sunday’s recreation towards the Miami Dolphins.

“I want Kenneth to get into a groove, and it’s hard to kind of take him out,” Murray stated. “But Emmett’s completed an awesome job and he is nonetheless studying. He’ll proceed to get extra alternatives. I’ve simply bought to tug the set off and get No. 9 (Walker) out of there and put No. 10 (Johnson) in there.”