Walker to face Seahawks for first time as a Chief

Kenneth Walker III returns to Seattle this Sunday. He will face the Seahawks, the team he led to a Super Bowl victory in February, wearing a Kansas City Chiefs uniform. The running back signed with the Chiefs in free agency on a three-year, $45 million contract.

The Seahawks front office chose not to extend Walker and let him go to free agency. The departure of the running back, one of the most decisive players in Seattle's Lombardi Trophy run, became a topic of debate inside the team. Seahawks general manager John Schneider also said that Walker approached him about a new deal during a parade.

On the Chiefs side, Walker's impact has been significant. The player leads the NFL with 665 rushing yards through six weeks. Averaging 133 rushing yards per game, Walker has played a key role in reviving the offense. Patrick Mahomes described the change, saying the pressure Walker creates opens up room for the passing game.

Seahawks safety Julian Love said that the opposing running back is able to find the weak spots in a defense. The game is one of the most notable matchups on the schedule this season.