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Chiefs' Walker Ruled Out vs. Falcons With Groin Injury
The Kansas City Chiefs will hold running back Kenneth Walker III out of Sunday's game at Atlanta. He has a groin injury.
- 872 rushing yards puts Walker second, eight behind Atlanta's Bijan Robinson.
- 109 rushing yards per game leads the NFL.
- $43 million, three-year deal brought the Super Bowl LX MVP from Seattle.
- 26 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown for rookie Emmett Johnson.
Why it matters: Kansas City loses its leading rusher for a game against a 6-2 rival-free schedule spot. The Chiefs sit second in the AFC West at 6-2.
- Johnson has never topped eight carries or 34 rushing yards in a game.
- Reports describe the injury as minor, and the team is resting him as a precaution.
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Where they split: Outlets differ on timing: Heavy and USA Today say Walker was hurt in Thursday's practice, while Reid said he reported groin tightness Friday morning.
Center coverage, 4 sources: The center treats it as a short-term roster and fantasy update, focused on Walker's timeline and Johnson's opportunity.
USA Today2hPatrick Mahomes makes Chiefs' new pieces fit in needed win vs. Falcons | OpinionHeavy39mEmmett Johnson ‘Wants to Be Great’ After Dominant Performance – Patrick MahomesESPN1dChiefs RB Walker (groin) to miss game vs. Bijan, Falcons, sources sayNewsweek1dChiefs Get Brutal Kenneth Walker Injury News Ahead of Falcons Game
Right coverage, 3 sources: The right frames the absence as a significant setback for the Chiefs, stressing Walker's star-level production.
Daily Mail1dChiefs dealt major blow as star running back Kenneth Walker III is ruled out of Atlanta Falcons showdownNew York Post1dKenneth Walker III out vs. Falcons in Chiefs injury crusherFox News20hKenneth Walker III out against NFL rushing leader Bijan Robinson's Falcons, Patrick Mahomes off injury report
What’s next: The Chiefs hope Walker returns for Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.
- "We're not going to put him at risk," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday.
- Will Walker be cleared to play in Week 11 against Arizona?
- How will Kansas City split carries between Emmett Johnson and Brashard Smith?
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