EmmettJohnson

News: 4 days agoJohnson caught two of three passes for 17 yards and returned three kickoffs for 81 yards during Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Seahawks. He also added two tackles on special teams.

Spin: Johnson was held without a carry for the second time in three games, with lead back Kenneth Walker bottled up for 36 yards on 14 carries (2.6 YPC). Johnson has seen three carries or fewer in four of the first six games of the regular season and figures to be limited to a third-down role as a pass catcher unless Walker misses time. The Chiefs will stay on the road for a Week 8 divisional matchup against the Broncos on Nov. 1.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Johnson was selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round of April's draft. His career 3.4 forced missed tackle rate is fourth best in this RB rookie class and his elusiveness helped him to 1,451 rushing yards (fourth in the nation and first in this class) last season. His lack of speed -- last among 10 RBs who ran the 40-yard dash (4.56) and speed score (93) at the combine -- and size limits him after initial contact (career 2.86 YAC), but he can help out in the passing game (92 collegiate receptions). Johnson and Brashard Smith are set to handle No. 2/3 duties behind Kenneth Walker III. Smith will be worth rostering only if Walker misses action.