FantasyPros Articles on Jaylen Warren
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Kenneth Gainwell moved on from Pittsburgh in the offseason, but Mike McCarthy brought in his favorite son, Rico Dowdle. Warren's role for Pittsburgh has evolved over the years from preferred passing-down back to lead back, but his role could be in flux in 2026 with the arrival of a new head coach and backfield mate.
STACKED’s take
Warren's role is uncertain with Dowdle's arrival; flex play with touchdown upside in Week 1.
Warren had arguably his most productive season last year as the RB18 in fantasy points per game, setting career highs in carries (211), rushing yards (958), and total touchdowns (eight). He ranked sixth in missed tackle rate, ninth in yards after contact per attempt, 12th in rushing success rate, third in yards per route run, and seventh in first downs per route run. However, Kenneth Gainwell moved on from Pittsburgh and Mike McCarthy brought in Rico Dowdle, his preferred back. Warren's role has evolved from passing-down back to lead back, but Derek Brown notes his role is now in flux with the new head coach and backfield mate. Brown projects Warren as a flex play for Week 1 with usage up in the air, though he could pay off if he reaches the end zone. Atlanta was a middle-of-the-road run defense in Weeks 12-18 (15th in stuff rate and rushing success rate, 16th in yards before contact per attempt).
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