Pittsburgh Steelers' Jaylen Warren emerges as a trade target for fantasy managers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Jaylen Warren, running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has become a trade target for fantasy football managers as his performance improves. With Rico Dowdle injured, Warren has stepped into a larger role, recording significant stats, including 49 carries for 321 yards since Week 3. He has accumulated a total of 490 yards from scrimmage during this stretch, placing him among the top running backs in fantasy rankings. This upward trend coincides with favorable matchups against defenses struggling to contain running backs, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. Pittsburgh currently maintains a 3-2 record, and expectations for Warren's role in the team’s offense are high.
- •Warren has 410 rushing yards and 230 receiving yards through five weeks.
- •He leads the Steelers in both rushing and receiving yards this season.
- •Warren is ranked RB8 in PPR formats entering Week 6.
- •Steelers face the Buccaneers' weak run defense this week.
- •Warren could become a reliable fantasy option for the remainder of the season.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Why Fantasy Football Managers Should Target Jaylen Warren On The Trade Block
"Fantasy managers need to target a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren before his price continues to rise.
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