Running Back · Kansas City Chiefs · Age 22 · Nebraska · RB65 Half-PPR (Season 2026)
Emmett Johnson is ranked RB65 (overall #200) for the Season of the 2026 NFL season in Half-PPR fantasy football by Hayden of The Underdog Football Show. Hayden has Emmett Johnson ranked 9 spots lower than their Underdog ADP of 191.0, flagging this as an overvalued player.
Currently in a RB2 competition but KC could add another RB
An analytics darling, Johnson never did it for me on tape. He passes the threshold of being crafty enough to theoretically see touches on early downs in a change-of-pace role, but it's hard to see Johnson playing in short-yardage situations given his size and inability to plow through defenders. Johnson did catch the ball cleanly and ran more routes than basic checkdowns. It's his best path as a pro, especially on the Chiefs where nothing is established behind early-down extraordinaire Kenneth Walker. Johnson versus 2025 7th-rounder Brashard Smith is worth tracking in full PPR leagues and at the very end of best ball drafts. I'd make Johnson the slight favorite for 10+ touches per game in the event Walker missed time because unlike Smith, Johnson carried the load in college for multiple seasons.
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Hayden is a fantasy football analyst for The Underdog Football Show, covering 2026 fantasy football with PPR and Half-PPR rankings, ADP comparisons, and weekly start/sit analysis. Rankings are updated regularly throughout the season. Hayden's "Best Bet" designations highlight players ranked higher than their ADP consensus, while "Fade" designations flag players the ranker believes are overvalued by the market.
By Hayden · The Underdog Football Show · Updated 2026-07-06