Kenneth Walker III takes NFL rushing lead after six weeks

Kenneth Walker III and the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the field after a bye. The great free-agent signing didn't miss a step as he had a big game in a win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

That performance left Walker with 665 yards and enabled him to pass Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons (641 yards) for the NFL lead after six weeks. At this rate, Walker is going to be one of the great free-agent signings.

James Cook of the Buffalo Bills is third with 627 yards. Along with Walker and Robinson, he is the only running back to be over 600 yards through six weeks.

The top 10 after six weeks:

10. Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) reacts to scoring a touchdown against New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome.

Rushing yards: 410

9. Chubba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field.

Rushing yards: 426

8. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) celebrates during the game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium.

Rushing yards: 452

7. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers

Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams (5) makes a tackle on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30).

Rushing yards: 460

6. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens.

Rushing yards: 492

5. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) leaves the field during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field.

Rushing yards: 504

4. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrate a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 534

3. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) celebrates with offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

Rushing yards: 627

2. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Rushing yards:

641

1. Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.