Kenneth Walker won't play vs. Falcons due to groin injury
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Key Points:
- The Kansas City Chiefs will be without running back Kenneth Walker for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to groin tightness, as confirmed by head coach Andy Reid.
- Although Walker’s injury is not considered serious, the team is opting for caution and has decided to hold him out of the game.
- Walker currently leads the league with an average of 109.0 rushing yards per game, accumulating 872 rushing yards and seven touchdowns over eight games.
- Rookie Emmett Johnson is expected to make his first start in Walker’s absence; Johnson has recorded 111 rushing yards, one touchdown, and 14 receptions for 237 yards with a touchdown this season.
