The Pittsburgh Steelers aim to break a two-game losing streak in their NFL Week 6 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. To avoid falling back to a .500 record, maintaining a healthy roster is crucial, as this game has the potential to be a trap.
One key player has received encouraging news and is poised to return against the Raiders, which could provide a much-needed lift to the offense. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, running back Jaylen Warren has been removed from the injury report, indicating he is likely to play after missing the last two games.
Before Warren’s injury, the team boasted a perfect 3-0 record, and now he will attempt to help the Steelers avoid a drop to 3-3. Pittsburgh has heavily relied on running back Najee Harris and quarterback Justin Fields to drive the ground game, but Harris has struggled again, averaging only 3.3 yards per carry and failing to score a touchdown.
Cordarrelle Patterson has also contributed positively, averaging 5.8 yards per carry despite limited opportunities, although his workload had been decreasing as Warren’s return approached. Unfortunately, Patterson is out for this game due to an ankle injury.
The Steelers’ offense is in dire need of rejuvenation, and Warren’s return adds a crucial dynamic as a pass-catching back, an area where Harris has been less effective in recent seasons.
Warren proved to be a vital asset for the offense last year, and finding ways to reintegrate him at his 2023 production level would ease Fields’ responsibilities.