According to the experts at ESPN, Kansas City Chiefs star Kenneth Walker III is the second-best fantasy football running back heading into Week 9 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
Walker got off to a hot start during his first season with the Chiefs but has faltered in recent weeks as Kansas City saw its perfect start squandered by a two-game losing streak.
For managers with Walker on their fantasy team, here is a stat prediction ahead of the Chiefs' matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday:
RB Kenneth Walker predicted stats vs. Jets in Week 9
Few running backs in the NFL today have the same explosive potential as Walker, who will look to get back on track against the Jets at Arrowhead Stadium.
Given that Kansas City has leaned on its ground game against inferior opponents in the past, I expect Walker
to get plenty of carries against New York's defense.
Fans shouldn't be surprised if Walker crosses the century mark in rushing yards and scores two touchdowns against the Jets in Week 9.
RB Kenneth Walker 2026 season stats
RB Kenneth Walker career-best game vs. Jets
The former Michigan State Spartan's best game against New York happened on New Year's Day in 2023, when Walker rushed for 133 yards and 23 carries in a 23-6 Seattle Seahawks victory.
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This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Week 9 fantasy rankings: Kenneth Walker projects as second-best RB
