Jaylen Warren

Ricky Pearsall, Jaylen Warren, and Drake Maye headline the biggest fantasy football targets on the Week 8 waiver wire.

Harris did most of his damage in the second half after the offense struggled to get much going before the break, capping the game off with a touchdown from 10 yards out with under a minute left to play. Harris had a 30-plus-yard carry for the second consecutive game, vaulting him over the 100-yard threshold in the process. Most notably, he saw 21 carries to the 12 of Jaylen Warren, signifying he is still entrusted with the lead back role in Pittsburgh. Up next for Harris and the Steelers are the Giants at home in Week 8.

Even though Warren played well behind Najee Harris, a dominating second half paved the way for the Steelers to run 66 offensive plays, giving Warren a path to a solid workload as the change of pace option in the backfield. Warren watched from the sidelines as Harris and quarterback Russell Wilson notched rushing scores, keeping his fantasy outing modest in the process. Up next for Warren and the Steelers are the reeling Giants at home in Week 8.

The 33-year-old running back hasn't played since suffering the ankle injury in Week 4. He doesn't look particularly close to a return after failing to practice at all this week. Jaylen Warren will look to up his rushing volume in Patterson's absence.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported the rib injury "doesn't sound like a cause for great concern." Harris is a grinder who has no issue playing through injuries. Barring a setback, we fully expect to him play this week. He is coming off his best showing of the year with 106 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. With Jaylen Warren playing a limited role, Harris remains in the RB2 ranks for Week 7.