Who Should I Start? Isaiah Davis or Emmett Johnson

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Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
2.9	10.3	0.1	0.8	6.1	0.0

Isaiah Davis News

Isaiah Davis to Miss a Few Weeks With Knee Injury

Thursday, August 6, 9:41 AM

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (knee) will miss a few weeks, head coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday, according to Antwan V. Staley. Glenn did not sound overly concerned, but the team has not provided a specific diagnosis. Davis was competing with Braelon Allen for the backup job behind Breece Hall after averaging 5.5 yards per carry and totaling 422 scrimmage yards on 64 touches last season. The timing will cost him a meaningful stretch of camp and gives Allen a chance to create separation in the RB2 battle. Davis will need to work his way back into the competition once he is cleared to return.

Emmett Johnson - Kansas City (RB)

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Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
2.3	10.3	0.1	0.4	2.9	0.0

Emmett Johnson News

Emmett Johnson Working with Second and Third Team in Camp

Friday, August 7, 7:00 PM

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson has yet to emerge in training camp and has been working with the second- and third-team offenses. Johnson was drafted with the Chiefs' fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after a strong final season at Nebraska. He totaled 1,821 scrimmage yards and 15 touchdowns in 2025, leading the Big Ten in rushing yards. Now behind Kenneth Walker III and Brashard Smith and competing with veteran Emari Demercado, Johnson appears likely to be a non-factor early in the season. Fantasy managers who draft the rookie running back should expect a slow start and a potentially increased role if injuries occur to backs above him on the depth chart.

Isaiah Davis vs. Emmett Johnson

Still trying to decide between Davis and Johnson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Isaiah Davis is projected to score 2.9 points this week while Emmett Johnson is projected to score 2.3 points.