24.4Opportunities / Game
2nd among RBs · 99th percentile
Kansas City Chiefs · RB
Kenneth Walker III Fantasy Football Rankings & Outlook
Updated November 9, 2026
RB · 5-9 · 211 · 5 yrs experience
PFM Fantasy RankRB3Week 9 · Half-PPR
PFM ViewWalker handled 21 carries in Denver but gained 69 yards, putting more weight on his next scoring chances.
Fantasy Snapshot
Weekly · Week 9RB3vs. vs NYJ
Rest of SeasonRB3
Final DraftRB8
DynastyRB5
Dynasty SuperflexRB5
2026 Fantasy Stats
Week 9G8
Carries159
Rush Yds872
Rush TD7
Rec26
Rec Yds172
Rec TD4
Half-PPR Pts183.4
Half-PPR PPG22.9
Usage & production
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Through Week 9 View full RB stats
80.9%Backfield Share
3rd among RBs · 99th percentile
5.6Yards / Touch
16th among RBs · 84th percentile
22.9Half-PPR Points / Game
2nd among RBs · 99th percentile
Bars show positional percentiles. Opportunity and Role measure usage, not player quality.
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Opportunity
Opportunities / Game
24.4
2nd among RBs
Role
Backfield Share
80.9%
3rd among RBs
Carry Share
73.3%
2nd among RBs
Target Share
14.6%
6th among RBs
Efficiency
Yards / Touch
5.6
16th among RBs
Rush EPA / Carry
0.08
7th among RBs
Production
Half-PPR Points / Game
22.9
2nd among RBs
Latest 3 games
Recent Fantasy Usage
Week 9vs NYJ
34.3Fantasy pts
Usage18 carries · 4 targets
Production102 rush yds · 41 rec yds
Week 8vs DEN
10.4Fantasy pts
Usage21 carries · 5 targets
Production69 rush yds · 15 rec yds
Week 7vs SEA
7.7Fantasy pts
Usage14 carries · 5 targets
Production36 rush yds · 21 rec yds
Show earlier games (5)
Week 6vs LAC
26.9Fantasy pts
Usage19 carries · 3 targets
Production128 rush yds · 11 rec yds
Week 4vs LV
30.4Fantasy pts
Usage22 carries · 1 targets
Production177 rush yds · 2 rec yds
Week 3vs MIA
20.3Fantasy pts
Usage18 carries · 2 targets
Production70 rush yds · 3 rec yds
Week 2vs IND
20.8Fantasy pts
Usage24 carries · 10 targets
Production117 rush yds · 61 rec yds
Week 1vs DEN
32.6Fantasy pts
Usage23 carries · 6 targets
Production173 rush yds · 18 rec yds
PFM Fantasy Outlook
Kenneth Walker III remained Kansas City's lead runner in the 28-24 loss at Denver, carrying 21 times for 69 yards and adding four receptions for 15 yards. Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdowns, but Walker did not reach the end zone, and his longest carry gained only 10 yards. His receiving work provided a little protection in half-PPR scoring, yet the Chiefs could not turn that steady volume into a big fantasy afternoon for their back.
Walker has 770 rushing yards and six touchdowns across seven games, plus 22 receptions for 131 yards and two more scores. His role inside a productive offense is still the main reason PFM ranks him RB3 for Week 9 against the Jets and RB3 rest of season. Denver's front made yards difficult to find, but Kansas City continues giving him enough carries to matter. The Jets matchup offers another chance for touchdown opportunities. Emmett Johnson's explosive receiving score in Denver is worth watching, though it did not displace Walker's rushing workload.
PFM Team Context
Kansas City Chiefs
Offense87.1No. 4
QB Stability86.4No. 3
Roster Strength83.7No. 3