Najee Harris managed just 48 scoreless yards in the Steelers' loss to the Patriots. The knee issue that had him questionable coming in didn't impact his usage, as he played 57% of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps and out-carried Jaylen Warren 12 to seven. The Patriots' strong run defense focused on stopping the Steelers' ground game due to lack of respect for QB Mitchell Trubisky. Harris and Warren have favorable matchups in the next three weeks against the Colts, Bengals, and Seahawks, but Trubisky is expected to be the quarterback.
Seattle Seahawks
- Rank 23rd in adjusted fantasy points allowed to RBs
Najee Harris | RB
Breakout
- Managed just 48 scoreless yards
- Played 57% of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps
- Out-carried Jaylen Warren 12 to seven
- Favorable matchups against the Colts, Bengals, and Seahawks in the next three weeks
Jaylen Warren | RB
- Out-carried by Najee Harris 12 to seven
- Struggled with just 1.6 yards per carry
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Struggled to run the ball against the Patriots' strong run defense
- Upcoming favorable matchups against the Colts, Bengals, and Seahawks
New England Patriots
- Had a solid run defense against the Steelers
- Focused on stopping the ground game due to lack of respect for Mitchell Trubisky
Indianapolis Colts
- Rank 30th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to RBs
Cincinnati Bengals
- Rank 17th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to RBs