Emmett Johnson Week 8 Preview vs. the Broncos

Emmett Johnson will be facing the fifth-worst run defense in the NFL when his Kansas City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos in Week 8, on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Johnson has run the ball 19 times for 62 yards (10.3 ypg). Johnson also averages 18.2 receiving yards per game, catching nine balls for 109 yards.

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Johnson vs. the Broncos

• Johnson vs the Broncos (since 2021): 1 GP / 24 RUSH YPG / 0 RUSH TD
• One opposing rusher has racked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Broncos during the 2026 season.
• Denver has given up one or more rushing TDs to six opposing players this year.
• The Broncos have not given up two or more rushing TDs to an opposing player this season.
• Johnson will face the NFL's 28th-ranked rush defense this week. The Broncos allow 133.3 yards on the ground per game.
• Opponents of the Broncos have put up six touchdowns on the ground (0.9 per game). The Broncos' defense is 13th in the NFL in that category.

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Johnson Rushing Insights

• Johnson went over his rushing yards total once in six games played this season.
• The Chiefs, who are 23rd in NFL play in points scored, have passed 54.3% of the time while running 45.7%.
• His team has attempted 161 rushes this season. He's taken 19 of those carries (11.8%).
• In six games this season, Johnson has not yet rushed for a touchdown.
• He has two carries in the red zone (6.1% of his team's 33 red zone rushes).

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Johnson's Recent Performance