What happened: Emmett Johnson scored a touchdown on his opening drive as Kansas City's starting running back against Atlanta. The rookie accumulated 48 total yards on six touches during the possession to put the Chiefs ahead early.
Why it matters: Johnson stepped into the primary role after being tabbed to lead the Chiefs rushing attack Sunday at Atlanta. The fifth-round selection provides immediate backfield production as Kansas City navigates its regular-season rotation.
By the numbers: Johnson has run 26 times for 111 yards and one touchdown in 2026 through eight games.
What to watch: Johnson will look to maintain his backfield workload over the remainder of the contest against the Falcons.