The Kansas City Chiefs will be without superstar running back Kenneth Walker III on Sunday in Atlanta against the Falcons as he heals from a groin injury sustained on Thursday in practice.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team wanted to "give [Walker] a week" to recover and keep him fresh for the second half of the season. From all accounts, this does not sound like a serious injury.
However, if Walker has been your bright and shining star in your fantasy lineup, who should you turn to next?
Rookie running back Emmett Johnson should get the bulk of carries in Walker's stead, having already totaled 111 yards and a touchdown so far this season. If he's available in your league, go and get him ASAP.
Chiefs are going to hold out RB Kenneth Walker
for Sunday’s game at Atlanta after he injured his groin during Thursday’s practice, per source. The Chiefs, in the words of a source, “want to give him a week.” pic.twitter.com/aA54MxDIpd
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 14, 2026
Other than Johnson, running back Jaydn Ott and former Falcons running back Nathan Carter should be available for Kansas City on Sunday. They're both worth gambles if you're really in a bind.
Other than that, get Johnson if you can. Replacing Walker won't be easy, but those are your options.
What is the depth chart with Walker out?
Johnson, Ott, Carter (practice squad elevation)
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Kenneth Walker III fantasy football replacements with Chiefs star out with injury
