NegativeDepth ChartFri, July 31, 2026
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Johnson relegated to second/third-team reps while Brashard Smith leads first-team backfield work.

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Rookie running back Emmett Johnson has work to do to earn a role in the first-team offense. On Friday, Johnson ran exclusively with second- or third-team units, while second-year back Brashard Smith has been featured with the starters much more often, indicating Johnson is behind on the depth chart.

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rookie running back Emmett Johnson has work to do to contribute to the first-team offense... Johnson seemed to run exclusively with the second- or third-team units
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What did Arrowhead Pride say about Emmett Johnson?
Rookie running back Emmett Johnson has work to do to earn a role in the first-team offense. On Friday, Johnson ran exclusively with second- or third-team units, while second-year back Brashard Smith has been featured with the starters much more often, indicating Johnson is behind on the depth chart.
Is this good or bad for Emmett Johnson's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Emmett Johnson (KC). Johnson relegated to second/third-team reps while Brashard Smith leads first-team backfield work.
Where can I see Emmett Johnson's full 2026 fantasy outlook, projections, and ADP?
Emmett Johnson's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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