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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
PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Warren has cleared 24.5 receiving yards in all seven games this season with a 42 yards-per-game average. He maintains at least four targets in every game despite Rico Dattle's return reducing his every-down role. Pittsburgh continues to design plays getting Warren involved in the pass game, including line-of-scrimmage throws and screen-pass opportunities.PositiveValueOct 23, 2026
Ian Hartitz likes Jaylen Warren as a strong betting play with his over 63.5 rushing yards against the Saints defense that struggles against the run; with Rico Dattle potentially questionable, Warren is positioned to get heavy usage in the backfield. Hartitz also prefers Warren over Saquon Barkley in the Eagles offense against the Cowboys due to higher potential for scoring.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Ranked RB10 for week 7 against the Saints in Paris, who allow the league's worst rush defense in fantasy points per game. Despite Rico Dowdle's return limiting snap share to 74% (down from 90%), Warren posted 18 combined carries and targets. Hartitz emphasizes Warren has been playing great and the team has been feeding him the football, calling him a top-10 running back in a solid-to-good offense with an awesome matchup. In later discussion, Hartitz notes Warren commanded 90% plus of snaps in the backfield; the team loves Rico Dowdle enough to eat into his work, but Warren remains the clear lead back.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Ian Hartitz ranks Jaylen Warren RB10 despite Rico Dowdle's return. In a three-game sample without Dowdle, Warren has posted recent PPR scores of 20.6, 15.6, and 36.8 points with elite efficiency: RB2 yards per carry at 5.9 and RB3 yards per target at 8.8. Mike McCarthy stated 'Jaylen is our feature player right now' when asked about the RB split moving forward, suggesting committee concerns are overblown. Hartitz notes Warren has delivered on the hype, comparing him to Jalen Austin Eckler, and calls him an RB1 in fantasy managers' hearts.PositiveRoleOct 9, 2026
Jaylen Warren's role depends on Rico Dubose's status. Without Rico (who is questionable after being limited all week), Warren moves from a top-10 play to a top-16 play. Ian Hartitz is starting Warren either way, indicating confidence in his floor.PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
RB9 ranking (RB16 if Rico Dattle returns from turf toe). Warren posted 91% and 97% snap rates over last two weeks with elite efficiency stats throughout his career and this season. Finally has workload befitting his talents; easy top-10 RB even if Dattle returns.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Warren had an 87-yard run called back by a DK Metcalf holding penalty that Ian Hartitz deemed not egregious, then had another 11-yard run nullified by another Metcalf hold, totaling 98 yards removed from the box score by the same player's penalties. On the same drive as the 87-yard run, Warren got another big hole and was about to score a 32-yard touchdown but fumbled at the goal line. Despite strong opportunity and execution, Warren had a disappointing fantasy day; he said after the game he was not tired, but his body was tired.PositiveRoleSep 25, 2026
Jaylen Warren is officially listed as questionable but was limited all week, a positive sign. With Rico Dowdle ruled out, Warren will lead the Steelers running back group. The Steelers running back coach stated: "With Rico being the position he is now, Jaylen is going to go out. He's going to lead the group." Ian Hartitz moved Warren ahead of Bucky Irving to RB17. However, the entire Steelers offense has been performing poorly, which tempers confidence.PositiveRoleSep 23, 2026
Ranked RB25 in Week 3 tiers. Running well but offense is severely limited (31st in EPA per play, 29th in success rate). Upside is contingent on Rico Dowdle missing time with toe injury, which would elevate Warren to near every-down role. Bengals have allowed 15 receptions to opposing RBs (most in NFL), creating checkdown opportunity if Joe Burrow returns to form. Ian Hartitz would boost Warren up the ranks if Dowdle is ultimately too banged up to suit up.NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026
Ranked RB27 for Week 2 despite a weird utilization profile in Week 1. Got the start with 16 opportunities compared to 13 for Rico Jones, though Rico led in snaps (58% vs. 36%). Ian Hartitz gives Warren the nod, expecting him to get the ball more often going forward. However, Aaron Rodgers' shift to an 11+ yard average target depth (highest with the Steelers) is not great for Steelers RBs' pass-catching upside, which was a key thesis for their flex potential.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.PositiveUsageNo date
Jaylen Warren posted a 90% snap rate in week 3, the highest among all running backs in the snap rate club 75 chart. Ian Hartitz notes this is exceptional workload in the current NFL landscape. Warren has historically possessed elite efficiency metrics (per-carry and per-target numbers of a top-five running back) and now has the workload to match; Hartitz believes Warren is special and the 90% snap rate is a strong indicator of his role going forward. However, Warren has 38 combined carries and targets without a touchdown, placing him second among running backs with the most touches but zero TDs this season, though Hartitz expects positive regression ahead.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.