Chiefs' Kenneth Walker Joins Rare NFL Company With Jim Brown

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III is putting together a season that invites comparisons with some of the greatest players in NFL history.

His latest achievement places him in exceptionally rare company alongside legendary Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown.

Walker scored three touchdowns in Sunday's 35-12 victory over the New York Jets, giving him five multi-touchdown games through Kansas City's first eight games of the season.

According to Novig's historical research, only Brown, with six in 1958, has recorded more multi-touchdown games through the first eight games of an NFL season.

That's remarkable territory for Walker, whose arrival has transformed the Chiefs' rushing attack and given quarterback Patrick Mahomes another dangerous offensive weapon.

Walker caught two touchdown passes from Mahomes in the first half Sunday, covering seven and 25 yards, before adding a two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

He finished with 102 rushing yards on 18 carries and four receptions for 41 yards, helping Kansas City snap a two-game losing streak.

The three-touchdown performance also increased Walker's season total to 11 touchdowns, including seven rushing and four receiving.

According to the Chiefs' official game recap, Walker has accumulated 1,044 yards from scrimmage through eight games.

His production has been particularly important because Kansas City has relied on him to establish offensive balance.

Earlier this season, Walker was threatening multiple NFL rushing records after a spectacular opening stretch.

His historic pace continued against the Los Angeles Chargers, when he recorded his fourth multi-touchdown performance in five games.

That achievement prompted another remarkable historical comparison, this time with Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

However, Walker went without a touchdown in consecutive losses to Seattle and Denver, raising questions about Kansas City's offensive consistency.

Sunday provided an emphatic response.

Walker scored twice before halftime, then helped the Chiefs pull away after the break as Kansas City defeated the Jets convincingly.

The Chiefs are now 6-2, and Walker has scored multiple touchdowns in five of their six victories.

His latest performance demonstrates just how much Kansas City's offense has come to depend on him.

And with nine regular-season games remaining, Walker has plenty of opportunities to add to a season already drawing comparisons with one of football's all-time greats.