There is no getting around the fact that the Kansas City Chiefs are a two-player engine on offense led by Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III. If either player isn't at the peak of their powers, the Chiefs are going to struggle to move the football and score at any consistent level.
It was clear in their two losses that when either is shut down by opposing defenses, Kansas City has a really tough time moving the ball. This was not the case, however, in Sunday's 35-12 win over the New York Jets, which brought back Walker's dominance in a very big way.
Walker finished with 102 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, along with a pair of touchdown catches and 41 receiving yards. Scoring a trio of touchdowns and doing so in explosive fashion reminds fans of just how good this offense can be when the ball is being run at a high level and Walker is at his best.
He proved that his ultra-hot start to the season was no fluke, and the Chiefs, if they find some offensive balance in the vertical passing game, can be a real threat to score on any play.
Kenneth Walker gets back on track in major way in dominant Chiefs win
Walker has piled up touchdowns this season, tallying 11 in eight games played. It's pretty obvious that when he has a big day, everything on the Chiefs' offense opens up. Walker is still on pace for a gargantuan amount of touches, but so far has shown no signs of slowing down.
But in order to sustain him throughout an entire 18-game season, plus the playoffs, the Chiefs need more pass-catchers that can be counted on. Xavier Worthy could be out for an extended period of time with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, and Tyquan Thornton is not coming back for at least another month or two.
Andy Reid's offense cannot become vanilla all of a sudden. He needs to put the ball in the hands of his best playmakers. And right now, that is Walker, Rashee Rice, and Travis Kelce. As well as Emmett Johnson, who continues to make the case for more opportunities. It will be interesting to watch whether the needed changes are made as Walker MVP-like season roars on.
It was a massive bounce-back game for Walker, whose dominance has changed the complexion of this team. The playmaker continues to be an incredible steal Kansas City cannot help but continue to fall in love with.
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