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Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson voted Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week

On Thursday, the NFL congratulated the Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back for being voted Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week. He was one of four nominees from Week 8, receiving more votes than Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman…

By Ron Kopp Jr · Arrowhead Pride

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson was voted the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 8.
Johnson earned more votes than fellow nominees Jonah Coleman, Mike Washington Jr., and Wesley Bailey.
He recorded five catches for 128 receiving yards and a 73-yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson has been voted the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 8. The rookie earned the honor over fellow nominees Jonah Coleman, Mike Washington Jr., and Wesley Bailey following his standout display against the Denver Broncos.

Johnson recorded 128 receiving yards and a 73-yard touchdown on five receptions while running only eight routes. He added a 15-yard run to finish with 143 total yards, giving him 314 scrimmage yards across 34 touches this season.

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