at the end of the 2005 regular season, johnson had nine consecutive games with 100+ rushing yards, passing the 100-yard mark in every start for the chiefs that season and earning a pro bowl berth. during the final game of the 2005 regular season, johnson set a new franchise record of 1,750 rushing yards in one season, despite not starting in 7 games during the season. in addition to his running ability, johnson proved himself to be an adept receiver. in 2005, johnson caught 33 passes for 343 yards, averaging over 10 yards per reception. johnson was named the 2005 mvp for the chiefs. the chiefs' record in 2005 was 10–6, but did not make the playoffs in spite of a winning record.