Emmett Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Five touches in Week 6 win Johnson turned three carries into six yards and caught two of three targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Chargers. He also returned two kickoffs for 50 yards.

Impact Johnson maintained his rotational role in the Chiefs' offense, with his 18 offensive snaps well behind Kenneth Walker's 45. Given Walker's tremendous start to the season, Johnson is one of the premier handcuff running backs in fantasy, and his scoring floor would rise significantly if the former ever missed time. The Chiefs will take their 5-0 record on the road for Week 7 against the Seahawks on Oct. 25.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs RB Emmett Johnson showing love to his alma mater!

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Fact or Fiction: Walker, Top RB? Browns Legit? Ruling On Your Week 4 Hot Takes

We dive into your Week 4 hot takes, from the Kenneth Walker III vs. Bijan Robinson debate to whether the Panthers and Browns are for real.

OCTOBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Fact or Fiction: Walker, Top RB? Browns Legit? Ruling On Your Week 4 Hot Takes

Kenneth Walker Has Been Incredible, but Emmett Johnson's Time May Be Coming Soon The Chiefs' running back room has been the team's biggest year-over-year improvement. Can Emmett Johnson step up after the bye week?

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Handles one touch in Week 4 win Johnson caught his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Raiders.

Impact The rookie running back didn't handle a single rushing attempt behind Kenneth Walker's 22 carries for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson still played 17 offensive snaps and remains the clear backup and bench stash to own in fantasy should something ever happen to Walker.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Six rushes in win Johnson rushed six times for 17 yards and returned one kick for 31 yards in the Chiefs' 24-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Johnson played 13 offensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The rookie fifth-rounder continues to see supplemental carries as a relief option behind Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Why Sunday's Game Against the Dolphins Should Be Emmett Johnson's Time to Shine While Kenneth Walker has rightfully earned the headlines out of the Chiefs' backfield, rookie Emmett Johnson will need to step up soon, and...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Emmett Johnson could earn more touches for Chiefs by end of year | Sporting News Kansas City's coaches say the rookie has a bright future.

SEPTEMBER 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texans and Colts are each trying to avoid 0-3 starts in matchup between struggling AFC South teams

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen and Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans understand the urgency of Sunday’s early season AFC South matchup

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

NFL Awards Ballot: After Winning Super Bowl MVP, Kenneth Walker Has Become A Top RB

The reigning Super Bowl MVP has been as good as advertised, but the Chiefs need to guard against overusing the Michigan State product.

SEPTEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Awards Ballot: After Winning Super Bowl MVP, Kenneth Walker Has Become A Top RB

Fantasy Football FAAB Report: Bryce Young, Emmett Johnson, and 6 More Week 3 Waiver Wire Adds Bryce Young and Emmett Johnson headline the eight players to target with FAAB in fantasy football leagues entering Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Colts decision to play it safe in overtime against Chiefs winds up proving costly for Steichen

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen played it safe Sunday night

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Could carve out bigger role Coach Andy Reid said Monday that Johnson could carve out a bigger role on offense as the season goes along, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

Impact "As it goes on, I think you get a nice balance between those two (Johnson and Kenneth Walker), and it keeps them even fresher as the season goes on," Reid said. Johnson handled just four touches on offense in Sunday night's overtime win against the Colts, but he turned them into 35 yards and has looked like a legitimate playmaker two weeks into the 2026 campaign. He's solidified himself as one of the premier fantasy bench stashes at running back behind Walker.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Emmett Johnson Jukes Past Colts Defense for 12-Yard Gain Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson weaves through Colts defense for 12-Yard Gain in Week 2 of the NFL season vs. the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 21 • CHIEFS.COM

Emmett Johnson On Learning From First NFL Game: 'How Important It Is To Just Trust What You Do in Practice' | Press Conference 9/16 Emmett Johnson speaks to the media on Wednesday, September 16.

SEPTEMBER 16 • CHIEFS.COM

Looks good behind Walker in Week 1 Johnson rushed eight times for 24 yards in the Chiefs' 31-10 win over the Broncos on Monday night. He added two catches for 44 yards on two targets.

Impact The rookie won the RB2 job behind Kenneth Walker pretty convincingly during training camp and the preseason, and Johnson showed why against Denver, consistently making plays with the ball in his hands. Most of his work came late in the fourth quarter with the game out of hand, but it's evident Johnson is a premier bench stash in fantasy should something happen to Walker.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Judging Emmett Johnson's Chiefs debut requires looking beyond the raw numbers Emmett Johnson’s box score looked modest, but his two biggest plays told another story.

SEPTEMBER 15 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Walker runs all over Denver, Mahomes looks healthy as Chiefs beat up Broncos 31-10

Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns in his Chiefs debut, and Kansas City exacted some revenge on the Denver Broncos for stealing their AFC West crown wit...

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Emmett Johnson Makes 19-Yard Dash through Denver Defense Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson runs quarterback Patrick Mahomes pass for 19 yards through Denver Broncos defense.

SEPTEMBER 15 • CHIEFS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: HUGE Stiff-Arm Alert! Emmett Johnson Sends Broncos Defender Down on 25-Yard Run Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson catches a 25-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

SEPTEMBER 15 • CHIEFS.COM

Patrick Mahomes Gets Win In Return: 3 Takeaways As Chiefs Beat Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated Patrick Mahomes' return with a win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night.

SEPTEMBER 15 • FOX SPORTS

Patrick Mahomes Gets Win In Return: 3 Takeaways As Chiefs Beat Broncos

The Chiefs signed Kenneth Walker III to revive their rush attack. Denver is first up on Monday night

The Kansas City Chiefs knew they needed to upgrade the running back position after a 6-11 finish last season

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Broncos brace for Mahomes in his return as Chiefs host Monday night opener

The Denver Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, with Patrick Mahomes returning from a torn ACL

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Well-positioned for role Johnson is in line to be Kenneth Walker's backup for the Chiefs this season.

Impact The Chiefs had final roster cutdowns Sunday and waived veteran Emari Demercado, clearing a path to a role for Johnson. The rookie out of Nebraska impressed throughout training camp and the preseason. Kansas City also has Brashard Smith on the roster, but Johnson may be the handcuff to target for fantasy managers.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Rookie Running Back Evolution: Emmett Johnson is built for Andy Reid's offense Emmett Johnson was one of the breakout stories of the NFL preseason. The Kansas City Chiefs rookie, selected in the sixth round of the 2026...

SEPTEMBER 1 • NFLMOCKS.COM

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