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Article'I held my breath': As Kenneth Walker carries Chiefs win, Patrick Mahomes expla...September 15, 2026

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Running back Emmett Johnson took passes in the backfield from 3 and 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage to 28 and 25 beyond them.

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

Johnson took passes in the backfield from 3 and 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage and advanced them to 28 and 25 yards beyond the line, demonstrating his role as a receiving back in the Chiefs' short-passing attack. He also praised Mahomes as a 'warrior,' indicating confidence in the quarterback's return.

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

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Johnson's 60% missed-tackle rate and clear No. 2 role make him a valuable under-rostered handcuff.

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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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Rookie Johnson caught 25-yard third-down pass, set up Walker TD.

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