RB - Kansas City Chiefs
- 5' 11"
- 200 lbs
- Age 23
- Nebraska
53°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- RB #38
- Proj.
- 5.6 pts
- Matchup (?)
Emmett Johnson rushed once for 15 yards while catching all five of his targets for 128 yards and one touchdown in the Chiefs' 28-24 loss to the Broncos in Week 8.
Fantasy Impact
Johnson turned a Patrick Mahomes pass into a 73-yard touchdown and finished with 143 total yards on six touches. So, is there a changing of the guard in Kansas City's backfield? No. Kenneth Walker III had 25 touches compared to six for Johnson. That said, 143 yards on six touches should earn Johnson more opportunities moving forward.
Emmett Johnson caught two of his three targets for 17 yards in a 20-3 loss to Seattle in Week 7.
Fantasy Impact
Johnson was not given a carry on a sluggish day for the Chiefs on offense. The rookie running back remains an interesting handcuff for fantasy moving forward. He will take on the Broncos in Week 8.
Emmett Johnson caught his lone target for a 10-yard gain in a 30-27 win over the Raiders in Week 4.
Fantasy Impact
Johnson did not record a carry as Kenneth Walker III dominated the backfield work in the win. Johnson will continue to mix in behind Walker as a high-end fantasy handcuff moving forward. He will be on bye in Week 5 before a Week 6 matchup against the Chargers.
Emmett Johnson rushed six times for 17 yards in the Chiefs' 24-10 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 3.
Fantasy Impact
Johnson has struggled to make an impact out of the backfield to begin the season, finishing with less than 25 rushing yards in each of the first three contests. The running back remains more of a handcuff option for Kenneth Walker owners ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Emmett Johnson will continue to get more and more snaps.
Fantasy Impact
Reid added that Johnson will see more snaps and take some of the workload off of Kenneth Walker. The rookie has flashed in a limited role over the first two weeks of the season. He remains a solid stash for fantasy managers in his current role.
