Emmett Johnson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 200 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.3
- Pos rank
- RB44
- Rostered
- 40%
Week 4 at Raiders, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 23rd vs. RBs, tough
Emmett Johnson Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
5.3 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Emmett Johnson's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs DEN,8.8,RB32
- Week 2, Win,vs IND,5.5,RB42
- Week 3, Win,at MIA,1.7,RB65
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at LV,ToughRaiders vs. RBs
- Week 5,Bye,No game
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs LAC,NeutralChargers vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Emmett Johnson?
Johnson is averaging 5.3 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 56 rushing yards and 0 TD on 16 carries, plus 4 catches for 64 yards. That ranks RB44, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 3.5 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Patrick Mahomes.
His best week was RB32 in Week 1 against the Broncos (8.8 points); his worst, RB65 in Week 3 at the Dolphins (1.7). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Broncos (6th vs. RBs) in Week 8 and the Jets (9th vs. RBs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Johnson ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Emmett Johnson 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Broncos | W 31–10 | 8.8 | RB32 |
| 2 | vs Colts | W 33–30 | 5.5 | RB42 |
| 3 | @ Dolphins | W 24–10 | 1.7 | RB65 |
| Total | 3–0 | 16.0 | RB44 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KC | 3 | 56 | 0 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 16.0 | 5.3 | — |
| Career | 3 | 56 | 0 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 16.0 | 5.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The path is clear but capped: he has to beat out Brashard Smith and Emari Demercado to lock the job behind Kenneth Walker III, and current projections of roughly 40 carries, 165 rushing yards and a touchdown reflect that ceiling while Walker stays healthy. With an ADP around 188 and an RB59 draft tag, he's a late-round stash whose value is almost entirely contingent. Win camp, become the standalone handcuff, and the upside swings hard if Walker misses time. Next on the depth chart after him: Brashard Smith. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Emmett Johnson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Emmett Johnson in Week 4?
Emmett Johnson is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Raiders, as the RB44 in PPR total points this season (5.3 a game). The Raiders rank 23rd in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Johnson.
How many fantasy points is Emmett Johnson averaging in 2026?
Emmett Johnson is averaging 5.3 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 16.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 1.7 points.
Where does Emmett Johnson rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Emmett Johnson ranks RB44 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Emmett Johnson worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Emmett Johnson is a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 40% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Emmett Johnson's fantasy football role?
Emmett Johnson is RB2 on the Chiefs depth chart. He is averaging 5.3 carries and 1.3 targets a game, on 26% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Emmett Johnson's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Emmett Johnson's next three games are Week 4 at the Raiders (23rd in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 6 vs. the Chargers (17th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 7 at the Seahawks (28th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Emmett Johnson been in fantasy football this season?
Emmett Johnson has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.6 points around his 5.3-point average.
What is Emmett Johnson's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Emmett Johnson's floor has been 1.7 PPR points (Week 3, RB65) and his ceiling 8.8 (Week 1, RB32). His median week has been 5.5 points. See Johnson's full game log.
Emmett Johnson 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Kansas City ChiefsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 56
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 16
3.5 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 4
- Yards
- 64
- TD
- 0
4 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 16.0
- Pos rank
- RB44
8.8 Best Week 1 vs DEN1.7 Worst Week 3 @ MIA
Advanced Rushing Stats
Johnson is on the field for 27.0% of snaps and draws 4.4% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 2.00 | 67th |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | 0th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.60 | 61st |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.50 | 16th |
| Broken tackles | 0 | 0th |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 27.0% | 19th |
| Target share | 4.4% | 34th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 1 | 7th |
| Targets per game | 1.3 | 27th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs.
Profile: Johnson rarely breaks a big run and gets little red-zone work.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.3 carries and 1.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
5.3
Fantasy PPG
19
Rush yds/g
1.3
Rec/g
Emmett Johnson career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 16 | 56 | 0 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 16.0 | 5.3 | — |
| Career | 3 | 16 | 56 | 0 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 16.0 | 5.3 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
5.3
Career PPG
3 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
Johnson has averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Johnson's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 56Rush yards2026
- 16.0Fantasy pts2026
- 120Career scrimmage yds2026–2026
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Emmett Johnson Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Emmett Johnson have in 2026?
Emmett Johnson has 16.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 5.3 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB44 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Emmett Johnson have this season?
Emmett Johnson has 56 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 19 a game at 3.5 yards per carry. His high was 24 yards, in Week 1 against the Broncos.
How many touchdowns does Emmett Johnson have this season?
Emmett Johnson has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Emmett Johnson have this season?
Emmett Johnson has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 16 carries.
How many carries does Emmett Johnson have this season?
Emmett Johnson has 16 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 5.3 a game, for 56 yards. His high was 8 carries, in Week 1 against the Broncos.
How many receptions does Emmett Johnson have this season?
Emmett Johnson has 4 receptions for 64 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 4 targets. His high was 2 catches, in Week 1 against the Broncos.
How many receiving yards does Emmett Johnson have this season?
Emmett Johnson has 64 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 21.3 a game on 4 catches. His high was 44 yards, in Week 1 against the Broncos.
How many targets does Emmett Johnson have this season?
Emmett Johnson has drawn 4 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.3 a game, and caught 4 of them. His high was 2 targets, in Week 1 against the Broncos.
How many games has Emmett Johnson played in 2026?
Emmett Johnson has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Emmett Johnson's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Emmett Johnson has 56 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 4 catches for 64 yards, for 16.0 PPR fantasy points (5.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Emmett Johnson have in his career?
Emmett Johnson has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
Emmett Johnson Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.3
Carries/g
5.3
Rush yds/g
18.7
Rec/g
1.3
Rec yds/g
21.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Emmett Johnson has averaged 5.3 carries, 18.7 rushing yards and 5.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Emmett Johnson has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against DEN (8.8 points); the lowest was Week 3 against MIA (1.7).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEN6th | W 31-10 | 8.8 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 0 | RB32 |
Week 1 · DEN · W 31-10 · 8.8 pts
How the 8.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | IND1st | W 33-30 | 5.5 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | RB42 |
Week 2 · IND · W 33-30 · 5.5 pts
How the 5.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIA8th | W 24-10 | 1.7 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB65 |
Week 3 · MIA · W 24-10 · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB2 week and two busts. For a running back ranked RB44 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB32 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Miami
6 carries, 17 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 27% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Indianapolis
2 carries, 15 yds. 2/2 receiving, 20 yds.
He played 18% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a win vs. Denver
8 carries, 24 yds. 2/2 receiving, 44 yds.
He played 36% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (5.3)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders
View matchup — Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers
View matchup — Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos
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Emmett Johnson Game Log FAQ
How did Emmett Johnson do in his last game?
Emmett Johnson scored 1.7 PPR points in Week 3 at the Dolphins, a 24–10 win, an RB65 finish. He ran 6 times for 17 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Emmett Johnson score in his last game?
Emmett Johnson scored 1.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Dolphins, an RB65 finish for the week. That was 3.6 below his season average of 5.3.
How many rushing yards did Emmett Johnson have in his last game?
Emmett Johnson ran for 17 yards on 6 carries in Week 3 at the Dolphins.
How many touchdowns did Emmett Johnson score in his last game?
Emmett Johnson did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Dolphins; his 1.7 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Emmett Johnson have in his last game?
Emmett Johnson had 6 carries for 17 yards in Week 3 at the Dolphins, playing 27% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Emmett Johnson have in his last game?
Emmett Johnson caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Dolphins.
What were Emmett Johnson's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Colts, a 33–30 win, Emmett Johnson ran 2 times for 15 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 20 yards. That was 5.5 PPR points, an RB42 finish.
What was Emmett Johnson's best game this season?
Emmett Johnson's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Broncos: 8.8 PPR points, an RB32 finish. He ran 8 times for 24 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 44 yards.
What was Emmett Johnson's worst game this season?
Emmett Johnson's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Dolphins: 1.7 PPR points, an RB65 finish. He ran 6 times for 17 yards.
How many games has Emmett Johnson scored a touchdown in this season?
Emmett Johnson has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Emmett Johnson Rest-of-Season Outlook
RB4 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB44 at 5.3 PPR points per game.
He's RB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Broncos in Week 8 (6th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Johnson arrives in Kansas City as a fifth-round rookie out of Nebraska, where he proved he can shoulder a load: 251 carries for 1,451 yards and 12 scores, plus 46 grabs for 370 yards and three more touchdowns over 12 games. That three-down profile, including 18% of his college snaps lined up in the slot or out wide and a top-six missed-tackles-forced mark, is exactly the versatility Andy Reid covets behind a workhorse.
The path is clear but capped: he has to beat out Brashard Smith and Emari Demercado to lock the job behind Kenneth Walker III, and current projections of roughly 40 carries, 165 rushing yards and a touchdown reflect that ceiling while Walker stays healthy. With an ADP around 188 and an RB59 draft tag, he's a late-round stash whose value is almost entirely contingent. Win camp, become the standalone handcuff, and the upside swings hard if Walker misses time.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Broncos in Week 8 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 LV, 23rdWk 6 LAC, 17thWk 7 SEA, 28thWk 8 DEN, 6th
Risk
- RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Raiders in Week 4 (23rd) and the Seahawks in Week 7 (28th) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Emmett Johnson Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Emmett Johnson's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Emmett Johnson projects as a rB4 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Emmett Johnson's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Emmett Johnson is the RB44 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in RB4 territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Emmett Johnson's projected role going forward?
Emmett Johnson is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Emmett Johnson get more touches?
Emmett Johnson's touches are trending down: 5.0 a game over his last two games against 6.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Emmett Johnson's fantasy football upside?
Emmett Johnson's upside: his ceiling this season is 8.8 PPR points (Week 1, RB32) and the Broncos in Week 8 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Emmett Johnson's fantasy value?
Emmett Johnson's risks: the Raiders in Week 4 and the Seahawks in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Emmett Johnson's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Emmett Johnson News & Updates
Johnson struggles at Miami
6 CAR, 17 YDS
1.7 fantasy points · RB65
Johnson ran 6 times for 17 yards in the 24–10 win at Miami. He played 27% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 33–30 vs IND
Fantasy impact: Negative. Johnson struggles vs. Indianapolis
5.5 fantasy points · RB42 · right at his 5.3 average
Johnson ran 2 times for 15 yards, with 2 catches for 20 yards in the 33–30 win vs. Indianapolis. He played 18% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 14W 31–10 vs DEN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Johnson solid in win vs. Denver
8.8 fantasy points · RB32 · 3.5 above his 5.3 average
Johnson ran 8 times for 24 yards, with 2 catches for 44 yards in the 31–10 win vs. Denver. He played 36% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Chiefs Teammates News
Updates on Johnson's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Kenneth Walker: Another two-TD effort in Week 3 (opens in new tab)Kenneth Walker, RB. 65 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Vintage performance in OT win (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kenneth Walker: Thrives with massive workload (opens in new tab)Kenneth Walker, RB. 65 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Three total TDs in season debut (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kenneth Walker: Career-high rushing total in Chiefs debut (opens in new tab)Kenneth Walker, RB. 65 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Fades injury tag Week 1 (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Chiefs
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Emmett Johnson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Emmett Johnson?
The latest Johnson update, from September 27: Johnson struggles at Miami. Johnson ran 6 times for 17 yards in the 24–10 win at Miami. He played 27% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Emmett Johnson news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 1.7 fantasy points, a RB65 finish, 3.6 below his 5.3 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Emmett Johnson Bio
Emmett Johnson is a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he wears No. 10. Born October 10, 2003, he attended Academy of Holy Angels and played college football at Nebraska.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Johnson in round 5, pick 161, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has run for 56 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 4 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Kansas City Chiefs Current team2026–present
Selected in round 5, pick 161, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
College: Nebraska
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Kansas City Chiefs in round 5, pick 161.
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About Emmett Johnson: Bio FAQ
How old is Emmett Johnson?
Emmett Johnson is 22 years old. He was born on October 10, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Emmett Johnson?
Emmett Johnson is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 200 pounds, and plays running back for the Kansas City Chiefs.
How much does Emmett Johnson weigh?
Emmett Johnson weighs 200 pounds, his listed weight on the Kansas City Chiefs roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Emmett Johnson wear?
Emmett Johnson wears number 10 for the Kansas City Chiefs. He plays running back.
What position does Emmett Johnson play?
Emmett Johnson plays running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, wearing number 10. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Emmett Johnson play for?
Emmett Johnson plays for the Kansas City Chiefs as a running back. He has been with the Chiefs since 2026.
Where did Emmett Johnson go to college?
Emmett Johnson played college football at Nebraska, after attending Academy of Holy Angels (MI).
Where is Emmett Johnson from?
Emmett Johnson went to high school in Michigan, at Academy of Holy Angels, before playing college football at Nebraska.
When is Emmett Johnson's birthday?
Emmett Johnson's birthday is October 10. He was born on October 10, 2003 and is 22 years old.
How long has Emmett Johnson been in the NFL?
Emmett Johnson is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Emmett Johnson played for?
Emmett Johnson has played for the Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.
What year did Emmett Johnson enter the NFL?
Emmett Johnson entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.