Kenneth Walker III
RB · Kansas City Chiefs
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
19.9 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
RB4 among 103 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Kenneth Walker III has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Denver Broncos. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 19.9 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Carries per game averaged 18.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. The preceding three recorded games averaged 21.7. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
DEN
Denver Broncos
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
18.3n=3
Carries per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. Change -3.3 against the preceding three games.
3.0n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. Change -3 against the preceding three games.
22.8n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 4. Change -3.6 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 7, 6, 4 / 18.3 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 21.7 (3 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 7, 6, 4 / 3.0 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 6.0 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 4 / 22.8 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 26.4 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creed Humphrey | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Toe | Observation time is not available. |
| Drue Tranquill | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Elbow | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaylon Moore | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Kahlil Benson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| L'Jarius Sneed | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Mansoor Delane | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Nick Bolton | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Patrick Mahomes | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Rashee Rice | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Travis Kelce | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | Offense | RB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
22.8
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
22.7
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
21.6
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | SEA | 9.7 | 0 | 36 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 2026 / 6 | LAC | 27.9 | 0 | 128 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 19 |
| 2026 / 4 | LV | 30.9 | 0 | 177 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 2026 / 3 | MIA | 21.3 | 0 | 70 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 2026 / 2 | IND | 23.8 | 0 | 117 | 61 | 10 | 6 | 24 |
| 2026 / 1 | DEN | 34.1 | 0 | 173 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 23 |
| 2025 / 18 | SF | 17.3 | 0 | 97 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 2025 / 17 | CAR | 7.7 | 0 | 51 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
The Seahawks just put together their most overwhelming defensive performance of the season and rendered the league's rushing leader, Kenneth Walker III, completely ineffective.
Mahomes is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, Andy Reid remains one of the league’s top offensive minds, and Kenneth Walker III is capable of turning an ordinary play into a big gain.
With Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III coming to town, all those issues would be on display under the bright "Sunday Night Football" lights.The Seahawks answered them and then some in a 20-3 shellacking.
Seahawks contain Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III in RB's return to Seattle Oct 26, 2:15 AM ET
Kenneth Walker III is thriving with Chiefs. Why did the Seahawks let him go? Oct 23, 6:21 AM ET
The Seahawks prepare to face former teammate Kenneth Walker III while Zack Charbonnet could return Oct 22, 4:48 PM ET