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The Chiefs have already shown their willingness to use Walker as an extension of the passing game. Through the first three weeks, Walker was averaging five targets per game. Combined with owning 83% of the backfield carries, only Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs were touching the ball more on a per-game basis.
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Walker projects as top rusher by Week 6 end; averaged five targets per game early season.

Walker has the highest ceiling case among Chiefs pass-catchers with Rice sidelined. Through the first three weeks, Walker averaged five targets per game while owning 83% of backfield carries—only Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs touched the ball more on a per-game basis. Week 1-3 route rates and target shares: 45% and 25%, 47% and 18%, 58% and 9%, showing the Chiefs' willingness to use him as a passing-game extension. Against the Chargers, who rank below league average in rushing metrics, Walker's receiving skills position him as the top rusher by the end of Week 6.

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