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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Johnson, a rookie fifth-round pick, racked up 69 scrimmage yards on 15 touches in his first NFL action last week. He's competing for depth chart position behind Kenneth Walker, who is expected to handle heavy regular-season workloads. The Chiefs will likely continue giving Johnson heavy preseason workloads to evaluate his readiness, making him a strong DFS target.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Despite an impressive preseason debut, Kansas City would likely call free-agent Kareem Hunt immediately if Kenneth Walker is out, meaning Johnson's backup role has limited standalone value in a starter-injury scenario.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Impressive preseason debut doesn't change the fact that Kansas City would likely call free-agent Kareem Hunt immediately if Kenneth Walker is out; ranked RB24 backup value.PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026
Johnson flashed as a rusher (12-59-0) and forced 10 missed tackles (8 without nullified plays), more than any other player on the week. The source states: 'Emmett Johnson and Cyrus Allen looked great! I continue to believe Kareem Hunt is the real handcuff here as long as he remains a free agent, but maybe that won't be needed if Johnson keeps playing well... He's worthy of a final two-round dart as a prospective handcuff.' Johnson showed multiple good plays nullified by penalties.PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
Johnson took 35 snaps on the third drive with 12 carries for 59 yards and three catches for 10 yards (three targets), suggesting he could be Kenneth Walker's handcuff; camp reports indicate Johnson and Emari Demercado have worked ahead of Brashard Smith in the rotation.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Johnson came in on the third series for the Chiefs, indicating he's part of the backfield rotation.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Johnson is one of the candidates for the Chiefs RB2 role, though the source expresses doubt about crowning any of the current options as long as Kareem Hunt remains a free agent.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
RB Emmett Johnson (198.3 ADP, -3.8% change, -7.2 ADP drop) has experienced a notable decline in best-ball ADP.PositiveRoleJul 21, 2026
Johnson will likely begin the year as the RB2 behind Kenneth Walker as a rookie fifth-round pick, but investors need to be patient. If Demercado initially plays ahead of Johnson, it will likely be due to Demercado being better in blitz pickup. The Chiefs intend to give steady or heavy work from scrimmage to Walker, and will probably offload blitz pickup work to Demercado. However, if the Chiefs' priority shifts to producing from scrimmage, Johnson would likely prove superior. Johnson is a better pure runner and especially a better receiver than Demercado, and probably a better receiver than Walker too. If Walker misses time, much or most of the work might transfer to Johnson rather than Demercado.