Kenneth Walker III is making a significant impact with the Kansas City Chiefs. The trade from the Seattle Seahawks stands out as one of the Chiefs’ smartest decisions in recent years. Walker’s performance is bringing substantial returns.

In the first four games, Walker has rushed for 537 yards, making him the NFL’s leading rusher by a margin of over 100 yards. This achievement means Walker has broken the Chiefs’ franchise record for rushing yards within the first four weeks of the season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. For a team with many running back legends, this is a remarkable accomplishment for the reigning Super Bowl MVP, so early in his time with Kansas City.

The last time a running back in the NFL reached this milestone was in 2014 when DeMarco Murray gained 534 yards. Interestingly, Murray is currently coaching the Chiefs’ running backs, showing a connection between coach and player.

This season, Walker is a player to watch as he attempts to become the 10th running back in NFL history to exceed 2,000 rushing yards in a single season. He is also on pace to challenge Eric Dickerson’s single-season record of 2,105 yards.

Last year, Walker rushed for 1,027 yards, and he is already over halfway to that total now. Achieving his career-best seems highly likely.

Walker has also won 14 consecutive games, dating back to November 23, when he was part of the Super Bowl-winning Seahawks. Kansas City remains undefeated this season with a 4-0 record. Patrick Mahomes will likely continue to rely on Walker, as this strategy proves effective for the Chiefs.

The Chiefs may emphasize their running game more in the coming weeks due to injuries sustained by wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton during the win over the Las Vegas Raiders. With a bye week ahead, the Chiefs have a chance to regroup and address their receiver situation.

Despite various injuries on the Kansas City team, Walker was a standout performer in Sunday’s game. He carried the ball 22 times for 177 yards and scored two touchdowns. This performance, his best this season, fittingly coincided with him making franchise history.