Emmett Johnson Week 8 Preview vs. the Broncos

Emmett Johnson has a favorable matchup when his Kansas City Chiefs meet the Denver Broncos in Week 8 (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET). The Broncos allow 133.3 rushing yards per game, fifth-worst in the league.

Johnson has taken 19 rushing attempts for 62 yards, good for 10.3 rushing yards per game. Johnson also has caught nine passes for 109 yards (18.2 ypg).

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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 put up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Broncos during the 2026 season.
• Denver has allowed six opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• The Broncos have not allowed any opposing players to record two or more rushing TDs against them this season.
• The 133.3 rushing yards the Broncos give up per contest makes them the 28th-ranked run defense in the league this season.
• Opponents of the Broncos have totaled 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 hit his rushing yards over 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%.
• He has handled 11.8% of his team's 161 rushing attempts this season (19).
• Johnson has no rushing touchdowns in six games this season.
• He has two red zone carries for 6.1% of the team share (his team runs on 52.4% of its plays in the red zone).

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