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Emmett looks good. I mean, Emmett was always going to look good in a preseason game. He's got the game to be good in a preseason game.

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Emmett Johnson looks good in preseason action

Emmett Johnson is viewed as looking good in preseason action, with the speakers noting his potential to perform well in that environment, despite his status as a day-three rookie.

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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 JohnsonPositiveUsage

Johnson's receiving role shows 20+ yard gains on short-range backfield passes.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveUsage

Johnson's checkdown receptions yielded 25+ yards after catch, supporting Mahomes' conservative passing.

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

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