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Jaylen Warren is in contention for Offensive Player of the Year and holds more rushing yards than elite backs Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, and Christian McCaffrey, demonstrating elite-level rushing production in McCarthy's first year implementing a legitimate running game in Pittsburgh.

Jaylen Warren currently ranks third in the NFL in scrimmage yards as the Steelers' run game has been a focal point of their offense. Pittsburgh leads the NFL in EPA per rush since Week 3, indicating elite efficiency in their ground attack with Warren as a key contributor.

Warren is a key contributor to the Steelers' run game, which has been a large focal point of their offense. The Steelers lead the NFL in EPA per rush since Week 3, and Warren currently ranks third in the league in scrimmage yards, demonstrating his significant role in Pittsburgh's ground-attack success.

Jaylen Warren was a summer right answer, even if he still shares more with Rico Dowdle than desired.

Warren scored a one-yard touchdown in 22-personnel (jumbo package) when the Steelers hammered the ball in from the 1-yard line; he met contact but drove forward for the score, demonstrating effectiveness in short-yardage situations with the team's jumbo package deployment.

Warren has been highly productive in the Steelers' 6-man offensive line packages since Week 7; he has 16 carries for 95 yards (5.9 YPC) and a touchdown in these jumbo formations, demonstrating consistent effectiveness in the ground game when Pittsburgh deploys extra linemen.

Warren featured in goal-line touchdown play with 22-personnel package; drove forward for one-yard score despite meeting contact, demonstrating Steelers' commitment to using him in short-yardage situations where he can attack downhill.

Running back has been highly productive in the Steelers' 6-man OL jumbo packages since Week 7; Warren has 16 carries for 95 yards (5.9 YPC) and 1 TD in these formations, demonstrating consistent effectiveness regardless of which back is featured. The source notes that both Warren and Rico Dowdle have thrived in these looks, with Warren's 5.9 YPC significantly outpacing the team's season average.

Warren tied his career high with 143 rushing yards in the Steelers' dominant 27-6 win over Cleveland, part of a combined 199-yard, two-touchdown performance by the Steelers' running back duo. Joey Bray highlighted that Warren has the second-most scrimmage yards in the NFL through eight weeks and is the most efficient running back in the NFL on a per-touch basis. Warren's breakout season, coupled with Rico Dowdle's emergence, has given Pittsburgh a true two-headed monster in the backfield that controlled the pace of the game.

Warren tied his career high of 143 rushing yards in Week 8 and has the second-most scrimmage yards in the NFL through eight weeks while being the most efficient running back in the NFL on a per-touch basis. His breakout season, coupled with Rico Dowdle's emergence, has given the Steelers a true two-headed monster in the backfield. Both backs scored touchdowns and controlled the pace of the game in the dominant 27-6 win over Cleveland.

Warren has exploded in recent weeks with elite rushing efficiency and volume; he added 157 rushing yards in the Steelers' rout of the Browns on Sunday. He is first in the league in rushing EPA (19.0), third in yards per carry after contact (4.14), and sixth in rushing yards (704). He tied his career high with 143 yards on 17 carries Sunday, which was also his 28th birthday. Five of Warren's top nine career rushing games have come this season, establishing this as his team offensively.

Warren has exploded in recent weeks and added 157 rushing yards in the Steelers' rout of the Browns on Sunday. The source notes Warren is first in the league in rushing EPA (19.0), third in yards per carry after contact (4.14), and sixth in rushing yards (704). He tied his career high with 143 yards on 17 carries Sunday on his 28th birthday, with five of his top nine career rushing games coming this season. The Athletic states "This is Jaylen Warren's team now," emphasizing his emergence as the focal point of Pittsburgh's offense.

Jaylen Warren posted a career-high 143 rushing yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 27-6 Week 8 win over Cleveland, tying the most rushing yards of his career. Teammate T.J. Watt praised Warren's physical running style, calling him 'a bowling ball with teeth, man. You can't get him down…he loves football and you can see it in the way that he plays,' highlighting his durability and commitment to the game.

The undrafted running back out of Oklahoma State has emerged as a superstar in Pittsburgh's offense; he is third in the NFL in scrimmage yards behind only Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and leads all running backs in total EPA as the Steelers' offense ranks first in EPA per rush since Week 5, second in rushing yards, and third in yards per carry.

Jaylen Warren rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh's Week 8 dominant 27-3 victory over Cleveland, contributing to the Steelers' strong ground game in a game where they controlled the trenches.

Jaylen Warren rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh's dominant Week 8 victory over Cleveland, as the Steelers beat up the Browns 27-3.

Had success running against Browns defense in Week 8, including a 51-yard run on 3rd-and-13 that source describes as a back-breaker; Browns' defensive interior proved susceptible to runs, with four 15+ yard runs allowed in first half (one 50+ yarder), three of which happened straight between defensive tackles due to their very wide alignment.

Warren rushed for 143 yards on 17 carries and scored a third-quarter touchdown as Pittsburgh dominated Cleveland 27-6; the Steelers piled up 160 rushing yards in the first half alone, with Warren's performance anchoring the ground attack that built a 20-6 halftime lead.