The Ringer Fantasy Football Show on Jaylen Warren

PodcastThe 2026 Do Not Draft ListAugust 26, 2026

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I think Jalen Warren has the best chance to become Kenny Gainwell this year

Mentioned at 38:28 – 40:27

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Warren is the most likely Steelers running back to be serviceable.

The source views Jalen Warren as potentially the most serviceable player in the Steelers' backfield, suggesting he has the best chance to become a fantasy-relevant asset, though the overall team remains a 'friend zone' for the source's draft boards.

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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 McCaff...

Mark Dankenbring

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RB14 ranking; leads NFL in per-touch metrics; Browns allow 16% 10+ yard runs.

Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

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Warren's 62% carry share and 3.4 receptions per game lock in his floor.

Yahoo Sports NFL

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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. Brae...

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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 p...

Sigmund Bloom

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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....

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