Broncos’ Sean Payton makes candid Emmett Johnson admission after win vs. Chiefs

In a dramatic Week 8 showdown, the Denver Broncos pulled off a stunning 28-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, thanks to a crucial fourth-quarter comeback. The game was marked by a surprise performance from two rookie running backs: Emmett Johnson for the Chiefs and Jonah Coleman for the Broncos. Johnson, a fifth-round draft pick, was praised by Broncos head coach Sean Payton, who admitted to loving the rookie during the draft process. However, the team ultimately decided to select Coleman in the fourth round instead.

Despite being utilized sparingly by the Chiefs this season, Johnson showcased his talent with a breakout game featuring 128 receiving yards on five catches, including a 73-yard touchdown catch. Coleman, on the other hand, contributed 41 yards and a touchdown on the ground, becoming the game-winning score. He also added 63 yards on four receptions.

The rookie has only played three games so far after returning from an injury-related IR stint, and he has already amassed 134 rushing yards and two touchdowns, along with 97 receiving yards.

While it remains uncertain whether the Broncos made the correct decision in taking Coleman over Johnson, the latter is contributing significantly to the team's recent winning streak, now at four games in a row. The addition of RJ Harvey to short-term IR has only added to the need for Coleman to maintain his impressive form.