Kenneth Walker III out vs. Falcons in Chiefs injury crusher

Kenneth Walker III will miss the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 10 game against the Atlanta Falcons after reporting groin tightness. The team is keeping him out rather than risk worsening the injury, creating an opportunity for rookie Emmett Johnson to lead the backfield.

Walker has rushed for 872 yards at 5.5 yards per carry, both figures ranking second in the NFL, after joining Kansas City on a three-year, $43.05 million deal. His running has added another dimension to the offence and eased pressure on Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are 6-2 and second in the AFC West; Johnson has recorded 111 rushing yards and one touchdown.