EmmettJohnson

News: 10 hours agoJohnson rushed eight times for 24 yards in the Chiefs' 31-10 win over the Broncos on Monday night. He added two catches for 44 yards on two targets.

Spin: The rookie won the RB2 job behind Kenneth Walker pretty convincingly during training camp and the preseason, and Johnson showed why against Denver, consistently making plays with the ball in his hands. Most of his work came late in the fourth quarter with the game out of hand, but it's evident Johnson is a premier bench stash in fantasy should something happen to Walker.

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.