Who Should I Start? Kaelon Black or Emmett Johnson

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Week 10 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
6.3 37.2 0.2 0.7 4.9 0.0

Kaelon Black News

Kaelon Black Remains a Top Waiver Wire Stash Ahead of Week 10

Saturday, November 14, 5:00 AM

Across eight games in 2026, San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black has recorded 68 carries for 303 yards and a touchdown. The 25-year-old has been productive on his opportunities, but his workload has been limited by the presence of star 49ers back Christian McCaffrey. As long as McCaffrey remains healthy, Black's production upside is capped. However, Black remains a high-end handcuff running back option for fantasy managers to stash off the waiver wire. He's also provided some standalone value in recent weeks, recording 23 carries for 133 yards and a touchdown over San Francisco's last two games. The 49ers could find themselves in a high-scoring affair in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys, which could put Black in position to see double-digit touches for a third straight game. In any league where he remains unrostered, Black profiles as a worthy waiver wire addition ahead of Week 10.

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Week 10 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
16.5 61.1 0.6 2.8 29.0 0.2

Emmett Johnson News

Emmett Johnson a Priority Late Week Waiver Wire Add

Saturday, November 14, 4:46 AM

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson has spent the 2026 season to this point in a reserve role behind his star teammate, running back Kenneth Walker (groin). However, Walker missed practice on Friday with groin tightness and is now listed as questionable to play in Kansas City's Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. If Walker is ruled out, Johnson could play a workhorse role against Atlanta. The 23-year-old has been electric in a limited sample size so far this year, recording 348 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 40 touches across eight games. In leagues where Johnson remains available on the waiver wire, he profiles as a priority late-week addition for fantasy managers in case Walker is ruled out for Week 10.

Kaelon Black vs. Emmett Johnson

Still trying to decide between Black and Johnson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Kaelon Black is projected to score 6.3 points this week while Emmett Johnson is projected to score 16.5 points.