The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to take on the New York Jets in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Jaylen Warren.
Is Jaylen Warren Playing in Week 1?
Warren is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Steelers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jaylen Warren in Week 1?
If you blinked, you missed it. There was a window of excitement this offseason that Jaylen Warren would finally be unleashed in his fourth NFL season. For better or worse, we thought we might actually see what a featured version of this fluid athlete could look like.
That dream was fun while it lasted, but seemed dead before it ever impacted a fantasy boxscore. Warren averages under 10 touches per game for his career. Maybe we squeak past that number in Week 1 with an aging quarterback and a rookie bellcow back who hasn’t faced real pro-level competition yet, but there’s a bigger question: Is there enough role upside when facing the third-best per-play defense from 2024-25 to justify flexing him?
For me, the answer is a resounding no. He’s the same Warren we’ve grown accustomed to watching from the sidelines. A viable bailout option when you’re desperate or a low-end RB2 if someone ahead of him gets hurt. That means he gets to watch the Week 1 action from my bench.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Jaylen Warren’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Warren is projected to score 11 points in PPR formats. This includes 44 rushing yards, 0.2 rushing touchdowns, 3.3 receptions for 23.6 receiving yards, and 0 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Steelers at Jets
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 73 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 9 mph.
