Kenneth Walker vs Jeremiyah Love
2026 draft comparison · half-PPR
Updated Aug 19, 2026
Should you draft Kenneth Walker or Jeremiyah Love?
Last season — 2025, per game
Full game log & past seasons
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SF | 3.9 | RB42 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
2 | PIT | 18.3 | RB8 | 13 | 105 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
3 | NO | 17.5 | RB10 | 16 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
4 | ARI | 11.5 | RB26 | 19 | 81 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
5 | TB | 9.1 | RB26 | 10 | 86 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
6 | JAX | 4.2 | RB40 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
7 | HOU | 6.6 | RB28 | 17 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | WAS | 7.1 | RB28 | 11 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
10 | ARI | 7.5 | RB36 | 14 | 67 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
11 | LAR | 18.6 | RB10 | 16 | 67 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 0 |
12 | TEN | 11.6 | RB17 | 11 | 71 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
13 | MIN | 8.9 | RB35 | 13 | 56 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
14 | ATL | 3.3 | RB49 | 10 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
15 | IND | 2.4 | RB56 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
16 | LAR | 23.9 | RB7 | 11 | 100 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
17 | CAR | 6.7 | RB30 | 15 | 51 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
18 | SF | 15.3 | RB11 | 16 | 97 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
Earlier seasons (2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DEN | 17.9 | RB8 | 20 | 103 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | DET | 31.6 | RB2 | 12 | 80 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
5 | NYG | 11.1 | RB21 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 57 | 0 |
6 | SF | 16.9 | RB13 | 14 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 0 |
7 | ATL | 22.3 | RB9 | 14 | 69 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
8 | BUF | 6.5 | RB41 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 0 |
9 | LAR | 12.2 | RB19 | 25 | 83 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | SF | 12.9 | RB15 | 14 | 54 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
12 | ARI | 11.3 | RB15 | 16 | 41 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 52 | 0 |
13 | NYJ | 5.6 | RB44 | 16 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
16 | MIN | 9.9 | RB28 | 8 | 31 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 0 |
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Latest takes
“According to Fantasy Points Data, the Chiefs saw a two-high safety look at the third-highest rate in the NFL last year. If defenses continue to defend Kansas City with that look, Walker will take advantage of the light box. He had the second-highest explosive run rate (8.1%) among qualifying running backs last season (per Fantasy Points Data).”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 18“However, Kenneth Walker III will be the workhorse of this offense and should see an uptick in usage in the passing game, especially with Patrick Mahomes coming off his ACL injury.”
Kurt Blakeway· Aug 16“Reportedly, the Chiefs will make Kenneth Walker III their featured running back, including in the passing game.”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 12
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“With Zach Charbonnet injured, Walker had a ridiculously productive postseason run last season: 65 carries, 313 rushing yards, four touchdowns, nine receptions, 104 receiving yards.”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 12“Seattle let Kenneth Walker III go despite Zach Charbonnet still recovering from his ACL injury.”
Tom Strachan· Aug 11“Kenneth Walker III (RB – KC) Currently RB9 in dynasty ECR, one analyst believes Walker is at his absolute peak value right now given the wave of hype around his move to a new, higher-profile situation, valuing him personally much lower. The concern is a real track record of not handling a massive workload, with his new team’s added backfield depth suggesting the coaching staff may share that concern.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 9“The opportunity ahead of Walker in the Chiefs offense could push him into the elite fantasy production tier, as Kansas City has lacked a top-end RB in Andy Reid’s offense for some time. If Walker can stay on the field, he should have every chance to be a great value in the second round of drafts.”
Kurt Mullen· Aug 7“De’Von Achane , Breece Hall, and Kenneth Walker”
The FF Newsletter· Aug 6“The Chiefs did add Kenneth Walker III , which will impact the passing attack, and Patrick Mahomes is coming off a torn ACL, but if Rice is on the field, he’ll have a target share of at least 25% and has top-five wide receiver upside”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 6“They signed Kenneth Walker III in the offseason, and he should see more work in the passing game.”
Lawrence Iacona· Aug 5“Round 9: Jadarian Price (RB – SEA) With Kenneth Walker III leaving for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Seahawks drafted Jadarian Price in the first round.”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 5“com/TZzPI8lssd — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) July 27, 2026 Breakout Candidates Kenneth Walker should bring a new look of explosiveness into the Kansas City Chiefs ’ offense.”
Jordan Pullett· Jul 29“QB Health This season, the upside cases for Jonathan Taylor and Kenneth Walker III largely depend on the health and production of their QBs, who are coming off significant lower-body injuries.”
Jordan Pullett· Jul 29“You want these players over running backs like Jonathan Taylor , James Cook , Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Walker III , who rely more heavily on yardage and traditional rushing volume.”
Lawrence Iacona· Jul 27“With his salivating mix of talent and efficiency, Walker should be an explosive RB1 in 2026.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 23
“Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is expected to miss the rest of the preseason after suffering a high ankle sprain in the team’s preseason opener over the weekend. Following the game, head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters that Love “could have returned” following his injury, but with this new diagnosis, Love’s availability for Week 1 is in question.”
Tucker Bagley· Aug 18“Jeremiyah Love went top five in the NFL Draft to the Arizona Cardinals, who already have Tyler Allgeier and James Conner on the depth chart. With that type of draft capital investment, I think Love will be Arizona’s lead back in 2026, but he could have his workload eaten into by Allgeier and/or Conner.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 11“You could also add a running back such as Breece Hall or Jeremiyah Love .”
Tom Strachan· Aug 11
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“That’s not likely to happen again after the team drafted a running back, Jeremiyah Love , No.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 5“Draft Jeremiyah Love , Jordan Love and Colston Loveland . Name your team “Love Island” after the popular reality show.”
Frank Ammirante· Aug 4“com/gbdOyXuR12 — Fantasy Footballers (@TheFFBallers) July 6, 2026 Jeremiyah Love is entering a situation very similar to the one Ashton Jeanty faced last year.”
Jordan Pullett· Jul 29“The question will be how much Tyler Allgeier gets involved in that role versus Jeremiyah Love having all of that work.”
Rich Hribar· Jul 24“Sleeper: Jeremiyah Love, Running Back (RB13, Pick 24 Overall) It’s hard to call the number three overall pick in the real-life NFL Draft (the highest since Saquon Barkley went second in 2018) a sleeper, but here we are. Jeremiyah Love isn’t the prospect that Ashton Jeanty was last season, but Jeanty’s fall from grace has folks hesitant about clicking the button on Love earlier than the second or third round.”
Jeff Krisko· Jul 22“Jeremiyah Love (ARI) and a future 2027 1st for Gibbs comes out to a fair price in the current market.”
Jonathan Lange· Jul 21“The Cardinals kept Conne r on a reworked deal, signed former Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier to what is pretty decent money for a free agent back, then topped it all off by drafting first-round RB Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 pick. I’d say that’s pretty telling about where Benson stands in Arizona.”
Logan Ulrich· Jul 19“Love has all the talent in the world, and sure, maybe his receiving ability will pay huge dividends, but this is going to be a tough offense to work within to achieve the goals of being a top-10 fantasy football running back. The depth chart includes talent like Tyler Allgeier, who signed a sizable contract, as well as James Conner and Trey Benson.”
Richard Janvrin· Jul 12“Elite rookies like Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love offer early volume, but managers often overpay for youth or wait multiple seasons for clarity.”
Lawrence Iacona· Jul 9“Love was outstanding in college, averaging 6.9 yards per rushing attempt in back-to-back years, totaling at least 17 rushing touchdowns in both seasons. According to PFF, he averaged 4.5 yards after contact and a 32.7% forced missed tackle rate during his two years as the starter.”
Mike Fanelli· Jul 8“Jeremiyah Love enters 2026 with the clearest path to immediate fantasy relevance among rookie running backs. The Cardinals spent premium draft capital to make him the centerpiece of their backfield. Love enters the league with three-down credentials. He forced 22% missed tackles, posted a 16% explosive run rate and averaged 3.92 yards after contact at Notre Dame, while adding legit receiving chops that give him a built-in PPR floor.”
Dennis Sosic· Jul 6“Love is currently ranked as the RB13, ahead of players like Kyren Williams, Breece Hall and Josh Jacobs. All three veteran alternatives have proven they have what it takes to be elite NFL players.”
Evan Tarracciano· Jun 30