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PodcastDavis Mattek - Grinding the Variance: Training Camp Fantasy Football UpdatesAugust 7, 2026

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My bet right now for Walker handcuff would be Emmitt Johnson.

Mentioned at 49:53 – 50:11

STACKED’s take

Positive signalSleeper

Emmitt Johnson is the top handcuff for Kenneth Walker.

Mattek identifies Emmitt Johnson as the best bet for a Kenneth Walker handcuff.

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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.

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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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