Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III, who leads the NFL in rushing yards per game this season, was a surprise addition to the injury report on Friday, Nov. 13.
Walker didn't practice on Friday due to "groin tightness," and was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Entering Week 10, the Chiefs (6-2) are a half game behind the Denver Broncos for first place in the AFC West division.
Walker, who signed with the Chiefs as a free agent this offseason, has been a major contributor to the team's success, rushing for 872 yards and seven touchdowns in eight games.
Kenneth Walker injury status
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Walker suffered a "minor" groin injury in practice on Thursday. The Chiefs held him out of practice on Friday,
then on Saturday declared him out for Week 10 at Atlanta.
The injury isn't expected to sideline Walker very long, but team officials wanted to err on the side of caution.
Rookie running back Emmett Johnson will get the start in Walker's place on Sunday.
Kansas City Chiefs running back depth chart
- Kenneth Walker III (out)
- Emmett Johnson
- Jaydn Ott (questionable)
- Nate Carter
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Kenneth Walker III playing today? Latest on Chiefs RB's injury status
