Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III leads NFL in rushing, but Seahawks made right call | Commentary

A commentary piece argues the Seahawks “should have paid” Kenneth Walker III, pointing to his early production with the 4-0 Kansas City Chiefs: 537 rushing yards, 134.3 per game, and 6.2 yards per carry. It contrasts that output with Seattle’s situation after injuries and roster choices, including a chest injury for Seahawks rookie first-rounder Jadarian Price and an early fumble that affected him. The author says Seattle instead paid other positions—naming Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon as top earners at their spots—and extended defensive tackle Leonard Williams for three years and $90 million. Walker still hasn’t missed a step in Kansas City, highlighted by a 76-yard run and a 30-27 win over the Raiders where he totaled 177 yards and two touchdowns.