Jaylen Warren leads Pittsburgh backfield with strong showing against Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

In the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Jaylen Warren provided a major contribution, carrying the ball 10 times for 46 yards and catching 5 passes for 27 yards. He split touches with Rico Dowdle, who also had 10 touches in the game. The performance highlighted Warren's advantage in receiving skills, potentially positioning him as a valuable RB2 option if he secures more playing time. As the season progresses, tracking the snap count between Warren and Dowdle will be essential to assess their roles moving forward.
- •Warren recorded 73 total yards on 15 touches against the Falcons.
- •Both Warren and Dowdle had equal touches in the game.
- •The competition for backfield roles may determine fantasy football value.
- •Warren's receiving ability gives him an edge over Dowdle.
- •Monitoring snap counts will be key as the season advances.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Warren takes early lead in Pittsburgh backfield battle
"Jaylen Warren turned 15 touches into 73 yards in Week 1 against the Falcons.
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