Expected back in Week 11
Walker (groin), who won't play Sunday in Atlanta, is expected to "be able to go" next Sunday against the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Walker showed up at the Chiefs' facilities Friday with a tight groin, didn't take part in the ensuing practice and then was listed as questionable for Week 10 action. The team then ruled him out Saturday, which Rapoport called "more precautionary than anything else." In Walker's absence, rookie fifth-round pick Emmett Johnson is expected to be Kansas City's primary runner.
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Josh Downs
Set to make Chiefs debut
Downs is active and slated to make his debut with the Chiefs on Sunday versus the Falcons, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.
Patrick Mahomes
Team sought more opinions on QB's elbow
In addition to the Chiefs team doctors reviewing Mahomes' (throwing) elbow scans, the team sought further feedback from renowned doctors from the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Emmett Johnson
Will be Kansas City's RB1 vs. Atlanta
Johnson will be the Chiefs' top running back for Week 10 after Kenneth Walker (groin) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Kenneth Walker
Won't play against Atlanta
Walker (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
Patrick Mahomes
No injury designation
Mahomes (elbow) was a full practice participant throughout the week and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Atlanta.
Kenneth Walker
Deemed questionable for Sunday
Walker (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Josh Downs
Likely playing Sunday
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that Downs looks ready to play in Sunday's game at Atlanta, Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports reports.
Emmett Johnson
Could lead backfield Sunday
Coach Andy Reid noted that Johnson would take the bulk of the Chiefs' carries in the event that Kenneth Walker -- who didn't practice Friday due to groin tightness -- is forced to miss Sunday's game against the Falcons, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Kenneth Walker
Sits out Friday's practice
Walker (groin) sat out Friday's practice due to groin tightness, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Patrick Mahomes
In line to work through elbow issue Sunday
Mahomes (elbow/knee) has had "limited swelling" and "limited pain" in his right (throwing) elbow in recent days, and he is in line to start Sunday's game against the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.