PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Emmett Johnson

PodcastThe FF Dynasty - Dominate Your Draft! 10 Mispriced Fantasy Assets The Experts H...September 5, 2026

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He is somebody who he's got the RB2 job... There's bound to be some starts out there for Emma Johnson.

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STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Johnson is a priority late-round handcuff with standalone flex potential.

Emmett Johnson is highlighted as a key late-round target who has secured the RB2 job behind Kenneth Walker. The source believes Johnson will see playing time due to the likelihood of Walker missing games and views him as a potential flex-cuff asset.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveRole

Rookie Johnson contributed 68 yards on 10 touches as Walker's backup.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveRole

Rookie Johnson got early work in Chiefs' ground-heavy Week 1 game plan.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveRole

Rookie Johnson caught 25-yard third-down pass, set up Walker TD.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveBreakout

Johnson's 60% missed-tackle rate and clear No. 2 role make him a valuable under-rostered handcuff.

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Emmett JohnsonNegativeUsage

Emmett Johnson should be one of the best waiver pickups out there. Chiefs trusted him. He played well. Kenneth Walker's workload is out of control.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveSleeper

Johnson earned coaching staff trust in rookie debut; valuable handcuff.

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