Chiefs Beat: Team loves with RB Emmett Johnson has showed

Aug 31, 2026

The Chiefs love what Emmett Johnson has showed. Brashard Smith is a wild card Andy Reid can move around on offense, and he’s KR2. Best return in a while for KC on Friday night.

Related players: Kenneth Walker, Emari Demercado

Fantasy Impact:

The Chiefs moved on from from Demercado and it was due liking what they've seen from the rookie Johnson this offseason, the post said. The post added the team considers Walker a three-down back. It looks like Johnson will be the team's clear RB2. Walker may get a large majority of the work, but Walker owners may want to back themselves up by taking Johnson later in drafts.

today

Chargers Beat: Keaton Mitchell looks like RB2

BoltsBeat.com

2 minutes ago

Keaton Mitchell looks to be RB2 in this offense based on his fit within OC Mike McDaniel's scheme, and if he can stay healthy, he'll have an enlarged snap share available alongside Hampton— who the Chargers may try to grant some rest to over the course of the season based on the depth of this room.

Related players: Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal

Fantasy Impact:

There was some cryptic stuff from McDaniel about Mitchell last week that had some wondering what exactly was going on with the Chargers backfield. Hampton is the clear RB1, and it appears Mitchell has the RB2 job ahead of Vidal. The story said Vidal is on the rise, however, and is a pass catching weapon, but didn't show a lot this offseason and has some work to do. Mitchell can be a pass catching weapon too, but as the story said, if Hampton would get hurt, Mitchell isn't really a bell-cow back who would take right over. It looks like for now Mitchell may have the early edge as the team's RB2, however.

yesterday

Seahawks place Zach Charbonnet on PUP list

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 8:08 PM EDT

The Seahawks placed RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list.

Fantasy Impact:

Charbonnet is still recovering from his ACL injury suffered in last season's Divisional Playoff against the 49ers. There were talks Charbonnet could be ready for Week 1, but this move ensures Charbonnet will miss at least the first four games of the season. Rookie Jadarian Price is set to be the lead back to start the season, though he did deal with lower-body injuries. He is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Patriots next Wednesday. George Holani could also mix into the offense.

J.J. McCarthy makes Vikings’ initial 53

Minnesota Vikings

yesterday · 6:44 PM EDT

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy made the initial 53-man roster Sunday.

Fantasy Impact:

There were rumblings over the weekend McCarthy would be let go, but the Vikings are going with four quarterbacks, at least for now, among their 53: Kyler Murray, McCarthy, Carson Wentz, Max Brosmer. There is still a chance the Vikings seek a trade for McCarthy. Keeping four quarterbacks gives them that potential flexibility. The extra time between roster cutdown and Week 1 makes this more possible than in previous years.