PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Emmett Johnson

PodcastFantasy Price Check - Round 2 RBsAugust 1, 2026

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And I love Emmett Johnson. We love a Mary DiMarcato to a degree. But I, well, for where he's priced.

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Johnson is a talented depth piece but lacks the volume upside of top-tier backs.

Jeremiah and Wyatt acknowledge Emmett Johnson as a talented player, but note that he is priced significantly lower than the primary targets discussed and does not offer the same 'runway' for volume as Kenneth Walker.

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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 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.

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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 JohnsonPositiveSleeper

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

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