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ArticleBackfield Breakdowns: Week 6October 14, 2026

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Lew Nichols III 1 0 1-6-0 5% 13%

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Deep backup with 5% opportunity share; minimal involvement.

Lew Nichols III is a deep backup in Pittsburgh's backfield with only 1 rush, 0 targets, 5% opportunity share, and 13% snap percentage. Jaylen Warren is clearly the bellcow.

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Lew Nichols signed to Steelers roster to fill Roman Wilson's spot.

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Nichols made his one carry count (6 yards) but remains a practice squad depth option.

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Lew Nichols signed to Steelers 53-man roster.

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Lew Nichols signed to 53-man roster as running back depth.

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Steelers (vs Colts): Rico Dowdle was inactive Roman Wilson's last snap was 0:30 of Q2 (25 team plays after) RBs - Warren handled all of it: Jaylen Wa...

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Nichols elevated for Week 5 vs. Colts; hits elevation limit after this game.

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