Yahoo Sports NFL on Kenneth Walker III

Walker's run threat unlocks Chiefs' play-action passing game.

Walker's presence as the Chiefs' running back has forced defenses to respect the run threat much more than in previous years, which has opened up Kansas City's play-action passing concepts. The Chiefs ran a quick-boot formation to the flat for Walker on critical plays, including in overtime, attacking linebackers who can't match him in space. His role in the offense is expanding as the coaching staff refines play-action concepts that leverage his speed advantage against defenders in space.

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