Jaylen Warren Assumes Backfield Lead After Dowdle Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren rushed 11 times for 43 yards and caught two of four targets for 34 yards in a 20-3 defeat against the New England Patriots. Warren assumed lead backfield responsibilities after teammate Rico Dowdle exited with a toe injury in the second quarter. Warren has now accumulated 150 total scrimmage yards through the first two games of the 2026 season.