Rico Dowdle on Jaylen Warren: “Jaylen’s been incredible. One of the most explosive players in the league right now, so, just trying to come in and piggyback off of him.” (@AshleyWenskTV)

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PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

The source highlights Jaylen Warren as introducing himself to the NFL world, suggesting an emerging role or increased prominence for the Steelers running back as the team looks to maximize its roster.

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PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Warren receives an A start/sit grade for Week 8 against Cleveland, indicating strong fantasy production expectations in this matchup.

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PositiveNewsOct 30, 2026SleeperNFL

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Rushing Yards Leaders in the last 4 weeks: 1 - Bucky Irving (378) 2 - Braelon Allen (357) 3 - Bijan Robinson (355) 4 - Jaylen Warren (345) 5 - Kenneth Walker (341) (@FantasyPtsData)

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NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Steve Heiden identifies Jaylen Warren as 'the guy who the Browns need to stop,' noting he is averaging 5.5 yards per carry on the season. With the return of Rico Dowdle, the Steelers' running duo has been very effective on the ground, presenting a key defensive challenge for Cleveland.

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NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Steve Heiden identifies Jaylen Warren as 'the guy who the Browns need to stop' in Week 8. Warren is averaging 5.5 yards per carry on the season, and with the return of Rico Dowdle, the Steelers running back duo has been very effective on the ground, presenting a key challenge for Cleveland's defense.

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PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Warren remains the clear lead back in Pittsburgh, maintaining his primary role despite Rico Dowdle's recent 15-touch outing against the Saints.

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NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Ranked 17th despite strong Week 7 performance (RB19 finish). Rico Dowel remains significant part of Steelers offense and received only red-zone rush in Week 7, not Warren. While Steelers' pass-heavy approach and Aaron Rodgers' preference for throwing to running backs create expected fantasy points, Warren has not fully realized the "featured player" role that coaches Mike McCarthy and Brian Angelino discussed. Source says "you're starting Jaylen Warren. You're very glad to have him" but would not specifically trade for him: "Would I go out and like specifically try and trade for Jaylen Warren right now? I don't really think that I would."

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PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

Strong start recommendation against Cleveland Browns run defense; the source likes Warren "quite a bit" in this matchup. Browns have allowed 129 yards to Tony Pollard, 116 to Braelon Allen, and 93 to Warren in their first meeting this season. Run defense has cracked due to Mason Graham being banged up and Malik Collins out of the lineup. Steelers expected to want to run the ball here.

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PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Warren has significant upside in Week 8 against Cleveland's pass rush. The source identifies limiting Warren's production as a big task for the Browns defense. Warren posted 101 rushing yards in his prior matchup against the New Orleans Saints, demonstrating he has the potential for a big game both on the ground and in the passing game against Cleveland.

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NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026Flock Fantasy

Warren faces significant headwinds in a garbage offense with Josh Dobbs and Keenan Allen still present; he's also coming off an injury that led to a multi-week absence, limiting his fantasy upside. Drake May emphasizes the Steelers are one of the worst offenses in the entire NFL, which constrains Warren's ceiling despite his return from injury.

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PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jaylen Warren vs. CLE is ranked inside the Top-25 this week and the source thinks he will outperform his ranking.

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PositiveValueOct 29, 2026Big Blue View

Warren is ranked inside the Top-25 this week but the source believes he will outperform his ranking. He faces Cleveland.

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NegativeValueOct 29, 2026Ron Stewart

The source rates Jaylen Warren and Chase Brown in the same tier for trade value, meaning Warren could be traded for Chase Brown if the deal includes a real plus (additional asset). This suggests Warren and Brown are roughly equivalent in current market value.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 29, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Warren's ascension into stardom has been a multi-year progression; as an undrafted rookie he totaled just under 600 yards from scrimmage on 105 touches, topped 1,000 scrimmage yards in his second season (2023: 784 rushing, 370 receiving), missed two games in 2024 but was on pace for 998 yards, and has now emerged as a top-tier back in 2025. His arrival into the discussion of top running backs may have surprised some at the national level, but Pittsburgh fans who watched him for five seasons knew it was inevitable.

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PositiveRoleOct 29, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

An injury to Rico Dowdle opened up more opportunities for Warren after the Steelers initially signaled a 50-50 split backfield approach with Dowdle's signing. Warren has taken full advantage of those increased touches and has become the heartbeat of Pittsburgh's offense, driving their three-game win streak and serving as a net positive that bridges the gap created by their less explosive passing game.

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PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Warren has emerged as a top-tier NFL running back in 2025 with 1,291 total yards and eight touchdowns; he ranks seventh in rushing yards (561), second in yards per carry among RBs with 50+ touches (5.5), second in receiving yards among RBs (294), and leads all RBs in yards per reception (12.5). He ranks fourth in scrimmage yards (behind only Bijan Robinson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Jahmyr Gibbs) and second in total EPA among all running backs, trailing only Christian McCaffrey. Over the Steelers' three-game win streak, he ranks third in rushing yards and EPA per rush with the fourth-most impact plays in the NFL.

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PositiveUsageOct 29, 2026Davis Mattek

Warren posted 39 fantasy points in his best game after playing every snap; coaches designated him as their featured offensive player despite earlier workload concerns. The Steelers throw the ball at high rates and use running backs heavily in the passing game, similar to the Bears and Rams in terms of offensive pie available for backs, though the lack of red zone touchdowns limits ceiling. DFS projection expected to adjust down slightly, but ownership should also decline, keeping him in play.

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NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Warren has finished as RB19 and RB23 in two games since Rico Dowdle's return, which is not ideal. However, he reverted to 20-plus touches in Week 7 after falling below that mark for the first time in four games in Week 6. The source notes Warren has done nothing to remove himself from "must start" status since Dowdle's return, though his long-term ranking remains uncertain.

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NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jaylen Warren has finished as RB19 and RB23 in two games since Rico Dowdle's return, which is not ideal; however, he reverted to 20-plus touches in Week 7 after falling below that mark for the first time in four games in Week 6, and the source notes he has done nothing to remove himself from 'must start' status since Dowdle's return despite the uncertainty around his long-term ranking.

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PositiveUsageOct 29, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Warren is ranked #7 in rushing yardage (561), #14 in rushing attempts, has zero fumbles, and has scored a single touchdown. He has rushed for over 100 yards three times this year, including 101 yards this past weekend. Warren runs a 4.55 forty-time and is always looking to hit the edge and then kick into another gear. The Steelers have found their rushing attack, rushing for 148 yards last weekend, and the source expects the Steelers to pound the rock early and often against Cleveland's bottom-third rushing defense. The Browns' defense must maintain containment on the edge to force Warren to the inside.

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PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Jaylen Warren is ranked RB1 for Week 8 and listed as a must-start player with no-brainer starting consideration.

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PositiveRoleOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Warren once again led Pittsburgh's rushing attack with 18 carries for 101 yards in the Steelers' 16-10 win over New Orleans.

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PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Warren once again led Pittsburgh's rushing attack with 18 carries for 101 yards in the Steelers' 16-10 win over New Orleans.

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NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Warren has been forced back into a committee-shaped box after Rico Dowdle's return. Despite playing 68% of snaps in two weeks as a tandem, it only translated to a 59.7% backfield opportunity share, with equal splits in both Pittsburgh's receiving game and red zone work. He is ranked RB11 for Week 8, but the source expresses disappointment at the loss of bellcow potential.

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PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

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.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Warren has between 9.2 and 15.1 expected half PPR points in all seven games this year and held the line even with Rico Dowdle returning over the past two weeks (RB17 and RB16 usage). He had 18 carries and three receptions in a French win last week with Dowdle sprinkling in for a third of the role. The Steelers' MVP has handled 62% of the carries with Dowdle back, up from 48% in Weeks 1-3. Warren's floor is held up by 3.4 receptions per game in an offense that is fourth in neutral pass rate (60%) in the four Dowdle games. He projects 89.5 total yards against Cleveland.

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PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Dataroma

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Top RBs in 15+ yard run rate through 7 weeks, per @FantasyPtsData: 1. James Cook (9.4%) 2. Kenneth Walker III (8.3%) 3. Jaylen Warren (7.8%) 4. Braelon Allen (7.7%) 5. Jahmyr Gibbs (7.5%) 6. Aaron Jones (6.7%) 7. Kyle Monangai (6.7%) 8. Blake Corum (6.3%) 9. Bijan Robinson (6.1%) 10. Ollie Gordon II (5.6%)

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PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Sigmund Bloom

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While @Marcus_Mosher was singing a paean to Jaylen Warren on the couch today, I was thinking "Who does Warren remind me of?" The first answer that popped into my head: Frank Gore [Quoted](

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PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Dataroma

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Rush yards over expected per attempt leaders through 7 weeks (min. 50 att), per @FantasyPtsData: 1. Kenneth Walker III (+1.81) 2. Kyle Monangai (+1.55) 3. James Cook (+1.23) 4. Bijan Robinson (+1.15) 5. Kyren Williams (+1.11) 6. Jaylen Warren (+1.07) 7. Christian McCaffrey (+0.72) 8. Blake Corum (+0.72) 9. Ollie Gordon II (+0.68) 10. Chuba Hubbard (+0.62)

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PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026Mark Dankenbring

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RB targets per route run leaders: 1. RJ Harvey - 35.0% 2. Ashton Jeanty - 29.2% 3. Jahmyr Gibbs - 29.0% 4. Bijan Robinson - 28.6% 5. Christian McCaffrey - 28.0% 6. Kenneth Walker III - 27.4% 7. Kyren Williams - 25.3% 8. Chase Brown - 24.4% 9. Jaylen Warren - 22.3% 10. Kenneth Gainwell - 22.1% Min. 4 games, 75 routes; 2026 through Week 7 Source: SIS play-by-play

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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked #9 in rest-of-season RB trade value with a HALFPPR value of 61; positioned in the upper-middle tier of running back trade values.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Must-start RB for Week 8 contingent on health; the source places him in the must-start category and expects him to continue receiving heavy volume. However, a second mention notes he is not recommended for immediate lineup insertion due to turf toe injury in a tough matchup.

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