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Emmett Johnson scores for Chiefs in NFL preseason against Buccaneers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Emmett Johnson scores for Chiefs in NFL preseason against Buccaneers

Summary

Emmett Johnson scored his first NFL preseason touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 23, 2026. Johnson's one-yard touchdown in the third quarter followed a nine-play, 75-yard drive and put the Chiefs ahead 15-7. He had previously scored a touchdown in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams, although that score was nullified due to a penalty. With his performance against Tampa Bay, Johnson totaled 25 rushing yards on seven carries and one reception for 10 yards. He is currently positioned as the third-string running back on the Chiefs' depth chart.

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By the Numbers

•Johnson scored from one yard out in the third quarter.
•He logged 25 rushing yards on seven carries against Tampa Bay.
•Johnson has 84 rushing yards and 20 receiving yards across two preseason games.
•He is positioned as the third-string running back for the Chiefs.
•The Chiefs lost the game 16-15 to the Buccaneers.

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What they're saying

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Former Husker Emmett Johnson found the endzone in his second NFL preseason game. The fifth-round pick punched in the score for the Kansas City Chiefs.
— Yahoo Sports

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