Rush TD in preseason loss
Johnson rushed seven times for 25 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Chiefs' 16-15 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday. He also returned two kickoffs for 51 yards.
The rookie fifth-round pick was the third Chiefs running back to get a touch behind veterans Kenneth Walker and Emari Demercado. The highlight of Johnson's night came late in the third quarter, when he recorded a one-yard touchdown run after getting the ball to the Buccaneers' three-yard line two plays earlier with a four-yard rush. Johnson was outgained on the ground by his primary competition for a depth role behind Walker and Demercado -- Brashard Smith, who had 37 rushing yards -- and both hopefuls are likely to see extended playing time again in Friday's home preseason finale against the Seahawks.
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Garrett Nussmeier
Serviceable in second preseason game
Nussmeier completed nine of 17 passes for 74 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Chiefs' 16-15 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday.
Justin Fields
Sharp in Saturday's start
Fields completed nine of 12 passes for 64 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed once for 15 yards in the Chiefs' 16-15 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday. He also committed a fumble recovered by Kansas City.
Cyrus Allen
Three catches in preseason loss
Allen secured three of five targets for seven yards in the Chiefs' 16-15 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday.
Kenneth Walker
Logs first touches as a Chief
Walker rushed twice for four yards in the Chiefs' 16-15 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday.
Patrick Mahomes
Optimistic about Week 1 status
Mahomes (knee) said during Saturday's preseason game at Tampa Bay that he's "extremely confident" he'll be available Week 1 against the Broncos on Monday, Sept. 14, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Patrick Mahomes
Remaining out for second preseason tilt
Head coach Andy Reid said that Mahomes (knee) won't play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Buccaneers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Justin Fields
Preparing to start Saturday's exhibition
Fields took first-team reps with the Chiefs offense during Thursday's practice and appears in line to start Saturday's preseason game against the Buccaneers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Tyquan Thornton
Returns to practice after Tuesday exit
Thornton (hamstring) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Tyquan Thornton
Dealing with hamstring issue
Thornton is dealing with a hamstring issue, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Tyquan Thornton
Exits Tuesday's practice on cart
Thornton (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's practice on a cart, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
