Cyrus Allen increases role, Emmett Johnson rises as RB2 in preseason
Fantasylife.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
During Week 2 of the NFL preseason, player utilization trends emerged, highlighting Cyrus Allen's increasing involvement in the offense and Emmett Johnson's potential as the second running back to target for the Kansas City Chiefs. Analysis by Dwain McFarland provided insights on how various players are being utilized as teams continue preparations for the regular season. This information is crucial as teams finalize roster decisions and establish depth charts leading into the start of the season.
- •Cyrus Allen shows continued preseason ascent.
- •Emmett Johnson positioned as RB2 candidate for Kansas City.
- •Analysis focuses on starting offense utilization.
- •Teams are finalizing depth charts ahead of regular season.
- •Insights provided by analyst Dwain McFarland.
- 1:50 PMFantasylife.com — NFL Preseason Week 2 Takeaways For Fantasy Football: Cyrus Allen, Emmett Johnson & More - FantasyLife
"Dwain McFarland breaks down the biggest utilization and usage takeaways from Week 2 of the NFL preseason, including Cyrus Allen's continued preseason ascent and Emmett Johnson looking like the RB2 to target in Kansas City.
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