Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker playing at an MVP level

His 665 yards also put him atop the NFL's rushing list for the season, moving him ahead of Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson despite the fact Robinson and the Falcons have played one additional game at this point.

That yardage total is also the most for any running back in their first five games with a new team. 

The "yards after contact" stat is also quite telling because it shows that Walker isn't just doing this because of the circumstances around him. It's not necessarily a dominant line, or the fact playing on a team with Mahomes opens things up for him. He's creating a lot of this for himself through pure power, vision and his own effectiveness.

All of that makes it worth starting the discussion as to whether or not he is in the early season MVP race.

It wouldn't be unwarranted.

He's been the best player on one of the NFL's best teams and has completely transformed their offense as it runs through him. 

That sure sounds like an early season MVP resume. There is still a long way to go this season, and there will be fierce competition given the quarterbacks in the NFL, but he is certainly making an early statement.