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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on Jaylen Warren
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about Jaylen Warren
PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Warren is ranked RB14 and leads the NFL in per-touch metrics among all running backs; he's the most explosive element of the Steelers offense. He's seen 62% of carries with Dowel back (up from 48% in weeks 1-3), though Hayden Dattle has eaten into some work and the Browns' elite linebackers may limit his explosiveness. However, the Browns allow 10+ yard runs at the highest rate in the NFL (16%), which favors explosive backs. Warren is projected to settle in nicely as a fantasy running back, fitting as a B-tier lead back.PositiveUsageOct 21, 2026
Jaylen Warren is a strong start in the B-tier against the Saints, who allow a league-high 26 red zone trips and the most fantasy points to RBs. Despite Rico Dowdle's return, Warren maintained a 75% snap share last week and remains the preferred option for goal-line work and passing-game involvement.PositiveUsageOct 14, 2026
Jaylen Warren is highly valued for his pass-catching ability and efficiency, though the source expects his workload to drop from 100% to roughly 75% with the return of Rico Dowdle. He remains a strong play against a Buccaneers defense that struggles to stop receptions to running backs. Additionally, his last five career touchdowns have all been 38 yards or longer, and the team has not had a single rush attempt inside the five-yard line this year.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
Jaylen Warren is ranked as RB8, assuming Rico Dowdle is sidelined. He has been the RB11 in production on RB15 usage over the past two weeks and faces a favorable matchup against a Colts defense that has struggled against both the pass and the run.PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
Jaylen Warren is viewed as a low-end RB1 due to his massive 93% snap share; he has outperformed Rico Dowdle in every phase, and his path to volume is cleared by Dowdle's ongoing absence due to a toe injury that has him in a walking boot.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
Jaylen Warren is noted as a round seven pick on Yahoo, with the source suggesting drafters must get past him to reach other targets like Parker Washington.PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026
The source projects Jaylen Warren to serve as the featured back in the Steelers offense, citing his RB20 finish in usage last season and his ability to catch passes and excel in pass protection. Despite concerns about his low goal-line conversion rate (6 of 30 inside the 10-yard line), the source argues that an improved offensive line featuring Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier, combined with the team's need to utilize running backs under Aaron Rodgers, will lead to significant volume.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
The source uses Jaylen Warren as a benchmark for Jonathan Brooks's ADP, noting that Brooks is already being drafted ahead of Warren in some formats.PositiveUsageAug 10, 2026
Jaylen Warren is projected to handle the first snap of the season and is a candidate to catch 60 passes. He is viewed as a better fit for the McCarthy-Rodgers offensive scheme and more explosive than his backfield competition, making him a viable target at his RB28 ADP. Warren is expected to be the clear pass-catching back over Rico Dowdle and is projected to steal goal-line touches from him.PositiveUsageNo date
Warren is a high-upside play and a top-10 caliber running back, having played 93% of snaps since Week 2 when Rico Dowdle is off the field. He is trusted in pass protection, is an explosive receiver, and is projected for 101.5 total yards by the betting market.NegativeRoleNo date
Steelers RB drafted to pair with Chuba Hubbard and address the running back two spot. The key consideration is whether Warren can prove serviceable catching passes out of the backfield; the source cautions against overreacting to training camp clips and notes it's more important that he's not a total liability in pass-catching situations, which would indicate he's not a tell for run plays when on the field.PositiveProjectionNo date
If Jaylen Warren gets the ball a lot, he's a pretty solid player and would be exciting as a clear-cut starter.PositiveValueNo date
Jaylen Warren finished as RB19 in points per game last season while being drafted as RB29, representing significant undervaluation.PositiveRoleNo date
Jaylen Warren is the incumbent back in Pittsburgh and the slightly better player in general, paid more money, and has been a rock star in a committee role.PositiveValueNo date
Analyst considers Jaylen Warren one of the really strong selections in the running back cohort alongside Raandre and Chuba Hubbard, viewing him as a strong value pick.PositiveRoleNo date
Analyst prefers Jaylen Warren over Rico Davenport in the Steelers backfield, citing his fit in a pass-first, three-wide receiver set offense and his status as the incumbent who is paid more money.PositiveRoleNo date
Jaylen Warren was Kenny Gainwell's only competition in the Steelers backfield, a much simpler situation than what Gainwell faces in Tampa Bay.