Patterson notably got the first backup running back touch behind Najee Harris but only saw four touches on the day. He is one of Arthur Smith's trusted players carrying over from Atlanta, but is unlikely to be fantasy relevant in the backfield. Expect a few touches per game for Patterson, but not much more.
The Steelers offense churned out yards behind Harris en route to six field goals. Harris was the go-to back, dominating with 20 out of 26 RB carries. Arthur Smith's offense looks like a slow run-the-dang-ball offense, so expect plenty of opportunity for Harris moving forward. If the Steelers get to the goal line, Harris is the likely back for those opportunities as well. He is an RB2 for next week against the Broncos.
Warren was the clear backup, competing with Cordarrelle Patterson for reps. Coming off a hamstring injury, it's possible Warren was limited more than usual, but Week 2 will tell more of the story. Najee Harris is the clear lead back for now, while Warren's four touches have room for growth in future weeks. Warren is a valuable handcuff with standalone FLEX value as he works back from the hamstring issue.
SportsLine betting expert PropStarz reveals his top Week 1 NFL prop bets for sites like PrizePicks
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