Kenneth Walker made a debut for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, racking up 191 total yards and two touchdowns in a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on Monday, September 14, 2026, according to KCTV.
Kenneth Walker’s Chiefs Debut
According to KCTV, Kenneth Walker rushed for 173 yards on 23 carries during his first regular-season appearance with Kansas City. The performance marked the most rushing yards in a single game by a Chiefs running back in the Patrick Mahomes era, and the highest single-game total for a Kansas City rusher since Jamaal Charles ran for 226 yards in Week 16 of 2012. Walker, who signed a three-year contract with the franchise during the offseason following a Super Bowl MVP campaign, recorded 14 broken tackles against Denver, according to Pro Football Focus data cited by KCTV. His performance included a 60-yard rushing touchdown on fourth-and-1 early in the third quarter that extended the Chiefs’ lead to 21-7.
Defensive Milestones and Weekly Honors
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt secured his ninth reward following a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Watt finished the game with four tackles, two sacks, one interception, and a touchdown. The performance ties him with a record while bringing his career totals to at least 100 sacks and 10 interceptions, making him only the second player to reach those milestones since more than 40 years.
In the NFC, Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift earned honors after rushing for 124 yards and a career-high three touchdowns on 18 carries in a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers. Swift celebrated his recent contract extension with the dominant multi-score outing.
Special Teams and Additional Week 1 Standouts
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson claimed honors after converting all four field goal attempts and all three extra points in a 33-27 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the NFC, Arizona Cardinals special teamer Simi Fehoko blocked a punt that led to a touchdown during the team’s 26-14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Defensively in the NFC, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun anchored his unit with 12 tackles, one tackle for loss, and two pass deflections to help secure a 24-22 victory over the Washington Commanders.