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Chiefs debut Kenneth Walker with 31-10 win over Broncos

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Chiefs Defeat Broncos

Chiefs beat Broncos 31-10 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kenneth Walker III rushed 173 yards on 23 carries and scored two touchdowns in his Chiefs debut.
Patrick Mahomes completed 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Travis Kelce moved to second-all-time in NFL receiving yards for tight ends with a 59-yard catch.

Summary

Chiefs Sign Walker

Chiefs signed Walker to a three-year, up-to-$45 million contract with $28.7 million guaranteed.
Seattle declined to tag Walker, making him an unrestricted free agent who joined Kansas City.
Seahawks filled the gap by signing former Packers back Emanuel Wilson and drafting Notre Dame tight end Jadarian Price.
Undrafted rookie tackle Kahlil Benson started at left tackle, the first undrafted offensive rookie to start Week 1 for Andy Reid.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s modern free-agency system started on March 1 1993, ending Plan B after the 1992 CBA. That spring Reggie White signed a four-year, $17 million contract with Green Bay and the Chiefs added Marcus Allen, showing unrestricted agents could command big deals. The 2024 Kansas City and Seattle signings, including a three-year, $45 million pact for Kenneth Walker III, echo that same market pressure.

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Chiefs Defeat Broncos

Chiefs beat Broncos 31-10 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kenneth Walker III rushed 173 yards on 23 carries and scored two touchdowns in his Chiefs debut.
Patrick Mahomes completed 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Travis Kelce moved to second-all-time in NFL receiving yards for tight ends with a 59-yard catch.

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