Walker powers Chiefs past Broncos in season opener
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 173 yards and scored twice as Kansas City defeated Denver 31–10, according to Yahoo Sports.
The Kansas City Chiefs opened their season with a 31–10 win over the Denver Broncos, reportedly ending a ten-year winless run against their AFC West rivals.
Free-agent addition Kenneth Walker III was the defining figure in the result. He carried 23 times for 173 yards and a rushing touchdown, while also adding a receiving touchdown. The performance was reported as a Patrick Mahomes-era Chiefs team record, although the source does not specify the statistical category.
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III described Walker as “the best addition by any team in the NFL this offseason”. The assessment, reported by Yahoo Sports, is Griffin’s opinion rather than an established league-wide judgement.
Patrick Mahomes completed 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. The game also marked offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s return to Kansas City.
The Chiefs are scheduled to face the Indianapolis Colts on 20 September.
