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Article10 Biggest Chiefs Questions: Can Mahomes play with fewer scrambles?
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As Mahomes mentioned, having running back Kenneth Walker as a nearby weapon should help with that. Walker gives the Chiefs a credible run threat that defenses have to account for. He's also potentially their best avenue to creating explosive plays, particularly if Mahomes is limited in his running.

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Walker becomes explosive-play engine as Mahomes scrambles less; credible run threat unlocks offense.

Kenneth Walker is positioned as the Chiefs' primary avenue for explosive plays and a credible run threat that defenses must account for, especially as Mahomes reduces scrambling due to his ACL recovery. The source identifies Walker as a key weapon to help offset Mahomes' reduced rushing ability and to unlock the run game through under-center formations, which can improve blocking angles and create play-action opportunities.

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