NFL injury report: Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III ruled out vs. Falcons in Week 10

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III has been ruled out for the team's Week 10 game against the Atlanta Falcons because of a groin injury, according to ESPN and NBC Sports. Walker appeared on the NFL injury report on Friday after tweaking the groin in practice and did not practice on the final day of the week. The Chiefs ruled him out on Saturday.

Walker's absence and the Chiefs' injury list

Walker has rushed for 872 yards this season, the second-most in the league, according to CBS Sports. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said on Friday that the team was monitoring the injury and would not put him at risk. "If he can go, he'll go. If he can't, he can't," Reid said, according to ESPN.

Kansas City also ruled out offensive lineman Jaylon Moore (ankle) and defensive lineman Peter Woods (neck). Defensive tackle Omarr Norma-Lott (knee) was also ruled out despite being a limited practice participant all week.

Patriots and Cowboys players in doubt

In the international game in Munich, the New England Patriots are missing several players. Running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness), cornerback Carlton Davis (knee) and center Ben Brown (knee) were ruled out after none of them practiced this week. Wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) is questionable after being a limited participant all week, and safety Kevin Byrard (chest) is questionable but trending in the right direction.

The Detroit Lions face a decision on All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph (knee), who was ruled out on Friday after practicing in a limited role on Wednesday and fully on Thursday. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) is questionable after being limited all week.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is listed as questionable for Week 10 with an ankle injury. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before being a limited participant on Friday. Porter Jr. said on Thursday that his absence was not connected to his contract situation, saying he wanted to play if he could. The Cowboys will decide after practice on Friday and based on how he feels on Sunday, according to CBS Sports.

Texans and Falcons updates

The Houston Texans have one of the longest final injury reports of the week. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (groin/personal reason), tight end Brevin Jordan (finger/foot) and offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge (neck/shoulder) were ruled out without practicing. Edge rusher Danielle Hunter (hamstring) and offensive tackle Trent Brown (illness/wrist) were also ruled out after not practicing on Friday.

The Atlanta Falcons ruled out wide receiver Zachariah Branch (hamstring). Linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm) is doubtful, while defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (illness) and edge rusher James Pearce Jr. (back) are questionable.

What we know so far

Walker's ruling is the most significant running back news of the week, since he is one of the league's leading rushers. Several players remain questionable, and their status will be clearer after final practices and warmups on Sunday. The Patriots and Lions meet in Munich, while the Steelers and Bengals play on Sunday Night Football.

The Cleveland Browns ruled out safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (concussion) and fullback Michael Burton (calf) after neither practiced.

Coverage of the week's injury reports will continue as teams finalize their lineups.