Could Jaylen Warren Take Over the Pittsburgh Backfield? 🤔

All of the most important fantasy news over the last 24 hours – all in one place.

• RBs Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions), Jaylen Warren (Steelers) expected to see increased roles in Week 3

  • It’s been anticipated that Gibbs could see more work in Week 3 with David Montgomery suffering a leg injury last week, but Jaylen Warren’s potential increase in workload comes despite Najee Harris being fully healthy. Warren has been much more efficient with the ball in his hands than Najee Harris, and it appears that he’ll have an added role in the ground game in addition to the work he’s been receiving in the passing game. He is safe enough to start as a flex given the standalone value he should have simply by virtue of the volume he could receive. Gibbs, on the other hand, should be ranked as a high-RB2/low-RB1 if he sees additional work in the ground game.

• Saints RB Jamaal Williams placed on injured reserve with hamstring injury

  • After being ruled out for this week’s game against the Packers, Williams is headed to injured reserve where he’ll miss the next four games of the season. While Alvin Kamara will make his return next week, the pathway to opportunity has never been clearer for Kendre Miller ahead of his NFL debut today. If he’s able to capitalize on the opportunity he earns today, we could see him have a substantial role even once Alvin Kamara is back in the lineup. If that’s the case, there’s a chance that Jamaal Williams’ stock tanks before he suits up again this season.