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Kenneth Walker III has exploded to elite production to begin the 2026 NFL season. He leads the league in rushing yardage (665 through only 5 games), most runs of 20+ (7), runs of 40+ (2), owns the longest rushing gain in the league (76), has the 2nd-highest rushing TD total by a back (6), and has 0 fumbles
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Walker leads league in rushing yards and TDs; on pace for single-season rushing record.

Walker leads the league in rushing yards (665 through 5 games), most runs of 20+ yards (7), runs of 40+ yards (2), owns the longest rushing gain in the league (76 yards), has the 2nd-highest rushing TD total by a back (6), and has 0 fumbles while the 5 guys ahead him in attempts all have fumbles. The source notes he is on pace to set the NFL single-season rushing record and is a front-runner for the 2026 OPOY award.

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