Walker stars in Chiefs debut while scrambling Mahomes shows work 'paid off'
15-09-2026 08:31 via espn.com

Walker stars in Chiefs debut while scrambling Mahomes shows work 'paid off'

Together, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, making his return from a torn ACL, and running back Kenneth Walker III, making his Chiefs debut, powered Kansas City to a season-opening blowout win over Denver.
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