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rookie Emmett Johnson had his breakout game despite just 13 offensive snaps. He caught all five of the passes thrown his way and totaled 128 yards, including the 73-yard touchdown catch-and-run. With 143 yards from scrimmage, Johnson out-produced Walker (84 yards) in 1/4 of the playing time.
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Johnson's 143-yard breakout (5 catches, 73-yard TD) on 13 snaps signals major role expansion.

Rookie running back Emmett Johnson had his breakout game in Week 8 despite just 13 offensive snaps, catching all 5 passes thrown his way for 128 yards including a 73-yard touchdown catch-and-run. He totaled 143 yards from scrimmage (outproducing lead back Kenneth Walker's 84 yards in 1/4 the playing time) and added 44 yards on his only kickoff return, positioning him as a candidate for primary return duties with return specialist Nikko Remigio struggling.

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