Patrick Mahomes got to enjoy incredible connections with rookie rusher Emmett Johnson throughout the Kansas City Chiefs' 35-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon.
Going into the game, Kansas City didn't have Kenneth Walker III. The reigning Super Bowl MVP winner wasn't available due to injury, paving the way for Johnson to shine.
Safe to say that Johnson excelled in his start with Walker out. He racked up 22 carries for 101 yards while catching six passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns. His performance was significant that NFL insider Jordan Schultz provided background on the young rusher.
“#Chiefs rookie RB Emmett Johnson was sensational in his first career start: 101 rushing yards. 6 catches, 70 receiving yards. 2 TDs. What a player Johnson has become for a guy who had exactly ONE major college offer coming out of high school, despite winning Minnesota Mr. Football! 🔥📈,” Schultz wrote.
How Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs played against Falcons
Patrick Mahomes had a solid performance in his Chiefs debut, helping the offense ball out in their 35-13 win over the Falcons.
Kansas City controlled the game from start to finish, scoring in all four quarters. Atlanta tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but they made too many errors to execute it down the stretch.
Patrick Mahomes dominated Atlanta's defense throughout the day. He completed 22 out of 35 passes for 348 yards and five touchdowns.
Rashee Rice led receivers with 82 yards on five catches, his longest being a 50-yard reception. Josh Downs impressed in his Chiefs debut by catching four passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Cyrus Allen had two receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown, and Andrew Armstrong caught a 43-yard touchdown pass.
The Chiefs will look forward to their next matchup, being at home. They host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 as kickoff commences on Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. ET.