Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III returned to Seattle in his first game against his former team since winning Super Bowl MVP, but it proved to be his worst performance with the Chiefs.
Walker finished with a season-low 36 rushing yards on 14 attempts in Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Despite entering the game with a league-leading 665 rushing yards during Kansas City's 5-0 start, Walker couldn't break tackles or create highlights. He caught all four passes thrown his way from quarterback Patrick Mahomes but managed just 21 receiving yards.
The Seahawks entered the game with a streak of 35 consecutive games without allowing a 100-yard rusher. Seattle safety Nick Emmanwori admitted his motivation was to limit Walker's production, and the defense succeeded by playing nickel or dime personnel on all 50 of the Chiefs' snaps.
Walker's frustration was evident as he refused to interact with his former teammates after the game, simply heading to the locker room. The Chiefs were also missing several key offensive players, including tackle Josh Simmons and receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton, which limited their offensive options in the second half.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing