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The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny fantasy football takes on Kenneth Walker III
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All The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny insights about Kenneth Walker III
PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Bill Simmons notes that Seattle is replacing Kenneth Walker, a running back they "had to keep our fingers crossed for four years" regarding health, with a Notre Dame running back (Zach Charbonnet) "that might actually be really good." This represents an upgrade in reliability at the position for the Seahawks offense.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Expected to receive a significant workload increase from his Seattle role; while he was part of a rotation with fresh legs in the second half of last season, the ascent had more to do with defensive adjustments (teams stacking the box early, then Jason Moore Jr. opening things up) than fresh legs alone; the Chiefs' situation is better positioned for a full-time role.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Borderline first-round fantasy pick with expected career highs across the board; Chiefs' interior offensive line is strong (Creed Humphrey, Joe Thuney, Josh Simmons ranked 11th in pressure rate allowed), and Kenneth Walker was fifth in yards per carry when not hit behind the line since 2022, compared to Chiefs running backs ranking 46th and 51st in that same metric; Andy Reid has a historic track record with elite running backs (LeSean McCoy averaged 1,800+ scrimmage yards in his final three seasons with Reid), and the Seahawks' offensive line was weaker than the Chiefs' on paper, suggesting Walker's efficiency could improve significantly.PositiveUsageJul 15, 2026
Kenneth Walker showed explosive play ability especially in the playoffs, creating big plays in the run game that Seattle was looking for in the second half of the season and playoffs.PositiveProjectionJun 3, 2026
Walker is ranked around 12th overall and is expected to have a big year in the Chiefs offense.PositiveRoleJun 3, 2026
Walker was so clearly the guy the Seahawks wanted, and it feels like they wanted him as much as basically any team wanted a single player in free agency this offseason.PositiveProjectionJun 3, 2026
Walker is projected to have a monster year with an estimated 280+ carries plus 50 touches, with no clear competition for the role despite the Seahawks drafting Emmett Johnson.