Jaylen Warren

It's not exactly news that old-school Tomlin desires a return to old-school, run-based, low-scoring football as a way to get the Steelers out of the rut they find themselves in headed into Week 14 against the Ravens. But a real commitment to a tough nosed, presumably run-heavy offensive approach should mean more touches for Jaylen Warren and perhaps Kenneth Gainwell. It might mean more involvement for Darnell Washington, who is very large and physical. The Steelers rank 18th in pass rate over expected this season, and inside the ten yard line they are the 12th pass-heaviest team. Both Warren and Gainwell should be fantasy viable if Tomlin is serious about a reestablishment of physicality.

Warren rushed the ball 10 times for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Bills. He added two receptions on four targets for nine yards.

The Steelers' rushing attack came into this game against a Bills defense that had been getting gashed on the ground. However, it was clear that the Bills were daring the Steelers to beat them through the air in 30 mph winds, and the Steelers weren't able to do it. Warren was bottled up for much of the day, but he did have double the carries of Kenneth Gainwell and was able to punch in the team's only touchdown. His usage suggests he could be a low-end RB2 against the Ravens next week.

Warren rushed the ball 18 times for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Bears.

In a first for 2025, Warren was not targeted in the passing game. That meant he ended up out-touching Kenneth Gainwell just 18-16 as the Steelers featured their backfield in Aaron Rodgers' (wrist) absence. Not the best development, though Warren's ankle injury did not seem to be a factor. With Gainwell producing whenever given the opportunity this season, the Steelers probably need to think about getting him more involved independent of Rodgers and Warren's health. That would make Warren more of a FLEX than RB2 for Week 13, especially since all 32 teams will be active for Thanksgiving week. That being said, Warren will have a plus home matchup in the Bills' awful run defense.