Jaylen Warren Fantasy

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Jaylen Warren only had five touches in the Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night, but he was efficient with his touches. The 23-year-old had 30 yards on his four carries and caught his lone target for a three-yard gain in the 29-17 defeat. What the 5-foot-8, 215-pounder lacks in size, he makes up for in strength and speed. He played just 12 offensive snaps (20 percent), but he looked spry and powerful with the ball in his hands while spelling starter Najee Harris. Warren won't have any standalone fantasy value as long as Harris is healthy, but he's a fine handcuff for Harris owners, and he'd become an immediate plug-and-play option if Harris misses any time this year.

Sep. 23rd • 11:15 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was a popular waiver pickup following Week 1 after starting running back Najee Harris (foot) left the season opener with a foot injury. Fantasy managers who added Warren are likely going to have to wait to deploy the rookie in fantasy lineups as Harris practiced fully on Thursday and appears on track to play in Week 2 against the New England Patriots. Warren still holds fantasy value as a handcuff in case Harris gets hurt again but he should not be in lineups for Week 2 unless Harris suffers a setback and is a surprise inactive on Sunday.

Sep. 15th • 5:09 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Jaylen Warren was listed ahead of Benny Snell Jr. as the No. 2 back on the team's newest depth chart. It is noteworthy because Snell was second ahead of Warren in the previous release. The 23-year-old has been making an impact all offseason, leaving many to wonder if he had cemented the backup role. Najee Harris led the league with 366 touches (carries plus receptions) last season and dealt with a Lisfranc injury during the preseason. The team may decide to reduce his workload or snap count to preserve his health and durability. This would create additional opportunities for Warren, adding minimal weekly value to his top-24 potential if Harris suffers an injury. He becomes a backup to draft and roster.

Sep. 6th • 8:24 AM