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Chiefs RB Walker III Misses Practice With Groin Injury, Sunday Status Unclear

  • Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III missed Friday practice with a sore groin and is questionable for Sunday — he’s having a big year (872 rushing yards) and is neck-and-neck for the NFL rushing lead.
  • New arrival WR Josh Downs, acquired from the Colts just before the deadline, says he intends to play after quickly learning the Chiefs’ offense.
  • Rookie Emmett Johnson (and the expected return of Xavier Worthy) give Kansas City depth — Johnson would get a bigger role if Walker can’t go, reflecting the team’s “next-man-up” approach.
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