Insider reveals how Chiefs will adjust to Kenneth Walker III injury

NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed how the Kansas City Chiefs will adjust in the absence of star running back Kenneth Walker III during their Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Walker suffered a groin injury this week and was officially ruled out on Saturday after initially being listed as

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NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed how the Kansas City Chiefs will adjust in the absence of star running back Kenneth Walker III during their Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

Walker suffered a groin injury this week and was officially ruled out on Saturday after initially being listed as questionable on Friday.

According to Schefter, Kansas City plans to give rookie running back Emmett Johnson a chance to lead Andy Reid's ground game in Week 10, marking the former Nebraska Cornhusker's first-career NFL start.

Take a look at Schefter's full report on Johnson, which was posted to Twitter by the insider's official account:

Chiefs rookie RB Emmett Johnson now will lead Kansas City’s rushing attack Sunday at Atlanta. https://t.co/sWgXIBPSib

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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 14, 2026

Johnson has been one of the Chiefs' most impressive rookies this season, performing capably as a backup behind Walker in Kansas City's first eight games.

While his rushing totals of 111 yards and one touchdown on 26 attempts are relatively modest, Johnson's ability as a pass-catcher in the Chiefs' backfield has been a revelation for Kansas City's offense. He has tallied 14 receptions for 237 yards and one touchdown — a 73-yard catch-and-run in Week 9