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Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz fantasy football takes on Jaylen Warren
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All Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz insights about Jaylen Warren
NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Jaylen Warren was open for a potential touchdown from six yards out, but the pass from Aaron Rodgers was inaccurate.NegativeUsageSep 7, 2026
Ranked as RB28, Jaylen Warren is in a near-even split with Rico Dowdle in both the run and pass games. While Ian Hartitz personally prefers Warren, he acknowledges that the coaching staff may prioritize Dowdle, leaving both as RB3 flex options.NegativeValueAug 30, 2026
JJ Zachariason considers Jaylen Warren as a running back option but ultimately leans toward Rhamondre Stevenson instead, indicating Warren is a secondary choice at the position relative to Stevenson's clearer lead-back role in New England.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
Rich Hribar ranks Rico Dowel slightly higher due to touchdown upside, but views both Steelers RBs as capable of smashing. Warren can handle goal-line work and both will catch passes, making them largely interchangeable borderline RB2s if healthy. Aaron Rodgers' checkdown tendency benefits both backs.PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026
Ian Hartitz projects a near 50-50 backfield split for Jaylen Warren, noting he has high handcuff upside and the potential to be a complete workhorse if the backfield situation changes. Warren is viewed as capable of three-down work, and the team's quarterback situation historically boosts running back target volume.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Available in round five as a running back option, though Hartitz notes he's 'not bad' but doesn't select him, preferring to continue addressing wide receiver needs.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Ian Hartitz endorses Jaylen Warren as a round seven pick in the Steelers running back committee, noting Warren also ranked as RB5 in his backup-only analysis despite being labeled a backup. Hartitz projects a close-to-50/50 committee split in an offense that enabled two top-24 running backs last year in PPR points per game, with an old quarterback (38+) who wants to get the ball out quickly; Steelers RBs finish top-8 in targets 75% of the time over the past decade. Both Warren and Rico Dowdle can be low-end RB2/flex options, and if either goes down, the other booms. Hartitz uses a Steelers RB pick in round seven as part of a deliberate team-building strategy to potentially stop the wide receiver run.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Ian Hartitz views Jaylen Warren as effectively interchangeable with Rico Dowdle in the Steelers' backfield, projecting a 50/50 split and noting that either player would become a workhorse if the other were to miss time. Both players possess high handcuff upside.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Ian Hartitz views Jaylen Warren as a strong draft target currently priced in RB3 territory. Warren benefits from a high-target floor created by aging quarterbacks, specifically Aaron Rodgers, who frequently dump the ball down to him when facing pressure rather than attempting to create plays off-script.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Drew Davenport identifies Jaylen Warren as a cheap running back value target in auction drafts, noting that managers can acquire multiple such players for a low total cost.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
If starter Najee Harris goes down, Warren could become a top-20 running back sooner rather than later; positioned as a high-upside handcuff with significant opportunity if the primary back is injured. Backup running back with significant upside if the starter goes down; JJ Zachariason notes that if Warren goes down, he could be talking about top 20 running backs sooner rather than later, implying strong handcuff value and potential for top 30-35 weekly finishes if the starter remains healthy.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Ian Hartitz identifies Jaylen Warren as a respectable RB2 option for fantasy managers who are utilizing a 'hero RB' draft strategy.NegativeUsageAug 8, 2026
Ian Hartitz notes that Jaylen Warren is part of an ambiguous backfield in Pittsburgh that is 'squeezing up' in terms of draft value.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Warren is projected by Hartitz to supply low-end RB2 production in rounds 7-10, benefiting from the Steelers' aging quarterback situation and limited offensive weapons; one injury away from workhorse upside. Hartitz calls the Steelers running backs his favorite bets among ambiguous RB3/RB4 backfields.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Warren is mentioned as a running back option in round 11 but is passed on in favor of Rico Dowdle, as the analyst is playing the opposite game from the previous draft.PositiveRoleJul 15, 2026
Jaylen Warren is described as 'perfect for that flex spot' in the zero-RB mock draft.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Jaylen Warren is listed as one of the running back options available at this draft range.PositiveRoleJul 15, 2026
Considered as a round six option in zero-RB strategy, with analyst noting they might need to fill out open weeks when Warren isn't playing as much as desired.PositiveProjectionJul 15, 2026
Jaylen Warren is considered as a running back option in round six.PositiveSleeperJul 15, 2026
Potential piece of the uncertain Washington Commanders backfield; if he hangs in late rounds while others push Zamir White into the top 30s, he represents good value.PositiveRoleNo date
With Kenneth Gainwell out of the picture, Warren is positioned to compete as a fringe RB1 every week. He was on 289 routes last year without Gainwell and his target share doubled to 16%. Ian Hartitz notes Aaron Rodgers targets running backs at the seventh and third highest rate in the league over the last two years, and Warren is the key beneficiary given Rodgers' reluctance to throw downfield at this stage of his career. Warren is also an elite pass protector.PositiveRoleNo date
Davis Mattek selects Jaylen Warren (referred to as 'Spears' in the transcript) as his running back choice in the $2M draft, describing him as 'pretty good' and preferred over Coleman. Warren has 'outs for Pard being traded,' positioning him in the same tier as Dylan Sampson and Kenneth Gainwell for running back value.PositiveValueNo date
Warren is mentioned as a quality tight end option that has been mixed into rosters, though the analyst prefers a late-round tight end approach for better overall roster construction.