FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Emmett Johnson

PodcastFINAL 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Q&A: Last-Minute Strategy, Sleepers, Trades &...September 3, 2026

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Emmett Johnson... Number one with a bullet, Emmett Johnson.

Mentioned at 59:54 – 60:06

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Positive signalSleeper

Johnson is a priority handcuff running back.

The source highlights Johnson as a priority handcuff running back to roster.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveSleeper

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

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveBreakout

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

RotoWire NFL Articles

Emmett JohnsonPositiveRole

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

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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.

Hayden Winks

Emmett JohnsonPositiveRole

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

Yahoo Sports NFL

Emmett JohnsonPositiveRole

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

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