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PodcastOG Fantasy Football - How to ACTUALLY Draft in 2026 with Zain DhananiSeptember 2, 2026

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Emmitt Johnson is a guy that I've been taking in drafts, too, because Kenneth Walker is one of those guys that like... always like dealing with like ankle, like lower body injuries.

Mentioned at 52:05 – 53:07

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Emmitt Johnson is a smart, low-cost handcuff for Kenneth Walker.

Zain Dhanani suggests drafting Emmitt Johnson as a late-round handcuff for Kenneth Walker, given Walker's history of lower-body injuries and Johnson's minimal acquisition cost.

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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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