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ArticleChiefs Film Review: Analyzing the run game against the Jets
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Emmett Johnson didn't get much run into late in the game, but in the limited run he got, he also flashed. The Chiefs run that weakside zone concept again, which Benson isn't quite as good at. The defensive end is able to disengage his block and, in theory, has the angle to get to Johnson, but Johnson hits the jets to beat him to the spot and gets around the edge.
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Johnson's edge-hitting ability and gap-run performance suggest expanded role potential.

Running back Emmett Johnson flashed in limited run opportunities and appears to be a natural fit for gap-run roles. Film analysis shows Johnson hitting the edge at full speed to beat defenders to the spot on a weakside zone run, demonstrating the ability to hit the frontside edge—described as 'very important in any zone concept.' The source notes Johnson scored on a power run where he pressed left, saw the space created by blocks from Suamataia and Benson, and punched it in. The source concludes 'Johnson feels like a natural fit in that role,' suggesting the Chiefs should use him more in gap-run concepts.

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