Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson has been named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 8 of the 2026 season, the league announced Thursday.
The award recognizes Johnson's standout performance during the Chiefs' Week 8 game. The rookie running back earned the honor following a vote by fans on the NFL's official platforms.
Johnson, a rookie out of college, has made an immediate impact for Kansas City this season. The Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week award is presented weekly to the top-performing first-year player as determined by fan voting.
