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He finished the contest with 23 carries for 173 yards and chipped in three catches for 18 yards, scoring once on the ground and once through the air. He's the NFL's leading rusher after one week, and his 34.1 fantasy points were second among all running backs behind only Derrick Henry. If this bell cow role holds true all season, Walker has legitimate overall RB1 upside.
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Walker's 173-yard, 2-TD debut with 34.1 points signals legitimate RB1 upside in bell cow role.

Walker delivered a league-winning debut with the Chiefs, posting 23 carries for 173 yards, 3 catches for 18 yards, and 2 touchdowns (1 rushing, 1 receiving) for 34.1 fantasy points—second among all running backs in Week 1 behind only Derrick Henry. He broke a 60-yard touchdown, forced 14 missed tackles (more than Isaiah Pacheco's 13 for all of 2025), and juked defenders all night. He's the NFL's leading rusher after one week and the clear bell cow in Kansas City's offense. If this role holds true all season, Walker has legitimate overall RB1 upside.

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