What happened: Pro Football Focus highlighted Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson for his dynamic playmaking ability. Selected 161st overall in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, Johnson has steadily established a presence in the offense.

Why it matters: His growth comes as Chiefs head coach Andy Reid indicated the rookie would keep earning more snaps in the rotation. Kansas City continues to develop backfield depth and situational options as the regular season progresses into November.

What to watch: Kansas City continues regular-season play with Johnson expected to compete for an expanding rotational workload.