New Kenneth Walker III Nickname Emerges After Chiefs Game

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New Kenneth Walker III Nickname Emerges After Chiefs Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Angelo Guinhawa | Last updated Nov 9, 2026 8:53 AM ET

Kenneth Walker III stepped up in a big way to help the Kansas City Chiefs end their two-game losing streak and defeat the New York Jets in Week 9.

Walker, who failed to score a touchdown in the team’s back-to-back losses to the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos, finished with three total touchdowns in the Chiefs’ 35-12 win against the Jets.

The star RB had 18 carries for 102 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground. He also made four catches for 41 receiving yards and two touchdowns through the air.

Walker’s performance helped the Chiefs improve to 6-2 on the season, keeping them at No. 2 in the AFC West and firmly in contention for the division’s top spot.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III looks on during a game.David Brytus-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect

Following the win, Walker took to social media to share some photos of himself from the game. While he didn’t write a caption, his post was enough to hype up his fans and followers, especially following his three-touchdown performance.

The Chiefs, for their part, also commented on Walker’s post and gave him a rather fitting nickname.

“hat trick ken,” the Chiefs wrote, in reference to his three scores.

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The Chiefs will face the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 10. Sure enough, it will be interesting to see if Walker will be able to replicate his performance and help lead Kansas City to a second straight victory.

Atlanta is currently struggling, losing its last two games and dropping to 3-6 on the season. However, it’s worth noting that the Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7, so Walker and the Chiefs certainly can’t afford to be complacent.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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