Davis Outlines Plan to Slow Walker, Chiefs

New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis described what it will take to contain Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III ahead of Sunday's game.

Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football

Expressive sports illustration in Chiefs red and Jets green showing two football players colliding at the line of scrimmage, evoking the Jets' challenge against Kansas City's rushing attack. — New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis outlined how his defense plans to slow Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III before Sunday's game at Arrowhead Stadium. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis described what it will take to slow Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET game at Arrowhead Stadium. The Jets are 2-6 and the Chiefs are 6-2, with Kansas City having lost two straight games.

Why it matters

Walker has 770 rushing yards, third most in the NFL, and the Jets' run defense ranks 21st, making the matchup a key test for New York. Kansas City is looking to bounce back from two straight losses.

Walker has 770 rushing yards and six touchdowns, plus 31 catches for 131 yards, while Travis Kelce leads Kansas City with 29 catches for 410 yards. The Jets' defense ranks 21st against the run, and New York has lost five games by one score.

The players

Demario Davis

Veteran New York Jets linebacker known for his leadership on defense and his run-stopping ability.

Kenneth Walker III

Kansas City Chiefs running back who previously played for the Seattle Seahawks and is leading the team's rushing attack this season.

Travis Kelce

Longtime Kansas City Chiefs tight end and one of the NFL's most prolific receiving targets, leading the team in catches this season.

The details

Davis addressed the challenge of stopping Walker, who has been a central part of the Chiefs' offense this season. The Jets' defense recently managed one sack and six hits on Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins in a 38-33 loss.

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Jets kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium, broadcast on CBS.

Season Trajectory

Walker's 770 rushing yards rank third in the NFL, positioning the Chiefs' ground game as a central factor in their push to recover from two straight losses. For the Jets, a 2-6 record and a 21st-ranked run defense leave little margin as the season moves forward.

Walker's rushing production and Kelce's receiving totals will shape fantasy lineups for this Sunday's game. A Jets defensive stop of Walker would directly influence how the Chiefs' offense functions.

The takeaway

Teams with a strong run game can control the clock and shorten games, which matters most in close contests where five of the Jets' losses were decided by one score.