Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (knee) is out for the team’s week 4 match against the Indianapolis Colts, per Tom Pelissero.
After missing three straight practices, the Steelers officially ruled Warren out for this week’s game. Despite losing a key rotational piece of the rushing attack, expect the Steelers and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to stick to their run-heavy identity this week. Starting running back Najee Harris, who’s logged 62 touches through three games this season, figures to see another 20 touches this weekend.
In place of Warren, veteran journeyman Cordarrelle Patterson anticipates a larger-than-usual workload. Patterson saw just six carries in the first two games of the season, then saw four carries and five targets in week three when Warren left the game. Patterson’s change-of-pace role will be noticeable but is unlikely to make an impact in fantasy football. Instead, pencil in Harris as a volume-based top-15 running back this Sunday.