Derek Brown· Mar 21, 2026
Brown says Kenneth Walker will be the engine of the Chiefs offense early and ranks him as a fantasy RB1.
“He's an RB one and Fantasy for me.”
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Kenneth Walker III · 2026 season · positional finish11 calls from 9 pundits between 1 positional finish and 24 positional finish. Derek Brown said 12 positional finish. the room's median is 5 positional finish. not settled yet
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Kenneth Walker III to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“So Ken Walker show yeah, sign me up. He's an RB one and Fantasy for me”
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- Darren SmithRoster Spot Calls · Felix Anudike-UzomahHit · 100Smith picks L.J. Snead over Kristian Fulton to stick on the roster, believes the defensive lineman (FAU) is a lock to make the team, and states firmly that Patrick Mahomes will start under center in Week 1.
- JC PearsonRoster Spot Calls · Jaden HicksHit · 100Pearson puts Kristian Fulton among the Chiefs' top four corners who make the team, says the defensive lineman (FAU) has secured his roster spot, and believes Jaden Hicks has played his way onto the roster.
- Chris ClarkRoster Spot Calls · Garrett NussmeierHit · 100Clark says Benson and Nussmeier will make the 53 (with the Chiefs keeping three QBs), Harrison Butker will remain the kicker all season, and Andrew Armstrong will be cut for lack of a return role.
- Alex KayRoster Spot Calls · Kahlil BensonHit · 100Kay names five undrafted rookies he expects to make rosters and contribute in 2026, projecting Kahlil Benson as a Chiefs roster lock and possible Week 1 right tackle starter, Khalil Jacobs as a Patriots backup linebacker, Will Pauling as the 49ers' sixth receiver, Collin Wright as Houston's fourth cornerback, and Taurean York as a Broncos roster survivor.
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- JP AcostaPositional Finishes · Bijan RobinsonClose · 75JP picked the Eagles to beat the 49ers in a low-scoring game and the Jaguars to beat the Bills, called Bijan Robinson the best running back in the league, and named his own first-team All-Pro roster.
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