Kenneth Walker III
RB · Kansas City Chiefs
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
23.3 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
RB1 among 106 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
Source-built summaryThis outlook’s refresh deadline has been reached. Reload for the latest sources; stored forecasts are not live updates.
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Kenneth Walker III had a scheduled Week 6 matchup at home against Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 20:25:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 23.3 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Carries per game averaged 21.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 6 matchup
LAC
Los Angeles Chargers
Scheduled home matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-18 20:25:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
21.3n=3
Carries per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
4.3n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
25.3n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
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| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 4, 3, 2 / 21.3 (3 recorded) | 1 / 23.0 (1 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 4, 3, 2 / 4.3 (3 recorded) | 1 / 6.0 (1 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 4, 3, 2 / 25.3 (3 recorded) | 1 / 34.1 (1 recorded) |
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Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Kenneth Walker III · RB
23.3
Kenneth Walker III · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
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Ben VanSumeren · PPR
Active roster. No matching source rows were returned.
Both players need a stored projection.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben VanSumeren | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Thumb | Observation time is not available. |
| Chamarri Conner | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Josh Simmons | Out | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| L'Jarius Sneed | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Patrick Mahomes | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Peter Woods | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Rashee Rice | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. 2026-10-05 06:02:21 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | Offense | RB:11 | 1 | 2026-10-05 06:02:21 UTC |
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Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
25.3
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
25.5
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
20.4
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 4 | LV | 30.9 | 0 | 177 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 2026 / 3 | MIA | 21.3 | 0 | 70 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 2026 / 2 | IND | 23.8 | 0 | 117 | 61 | 10 | 6 | 24 |
| 2026 / 1 | DEN | 34.1 | 0 | 173 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 23 |
| 2025 / 18 | SF | 17.3 | 0 | 97 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 2025 / 17 | CAR | 7.7 | 0 | 51 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 2025 / 16 | LA | 25.4 | 0 | 100 | 64 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 2025 / 15 | IND | 2.9 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
35 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 1.99× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
I’ve already given some stats earlier in this section, but when Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet (up until his injury) caught fire it saved the offense.
So that's what we intend to do."But can either quarterback actually do it?Sam Darnold's struggles: Turnovers, pressure, no Kenneth Walker IIIAll turnovers are bad, but not all are equally bad.
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