The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Buffalo Bills in Week 13. 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 13?
Warren is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to 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 Warren in Week 13?
Do we have a situation here?
Jaylen Warren’s ankle injury wasn’t bothering him enough to be listed on Pittsburgh’s final injury report last week, so it was very concerning to see Kenneth Gainwell play 42% of the snaps last week, nearly match him in touches (18-16 in favor of Warren) and score 5.4 more PPR points in Chicago.
Heck, the only reason the fantasy production was even that close was because a 55-yard Gainwell run ended at the one-yard line and Warren finished the drive off.
In any other matchup, I’d be panicking in a significant way: Gainwell was objectively the much better player last week and that is concerning for those who have been riding Warren as their set-it-and-forget-it RB2. But, Warren did hold a 9-5 touch edge on first downs and an 8-4 advantage when Pittsburgh was tied or ahead.
I’m reading this still as Warren’s backfield, though obviously with far less confidence than I had this time last week. That default is valuable against maybe the worst run defense in the NFL as it suggests that he’ll get the first crack at producing in this plus spot.
If he has the type of success I think he can in the early going, Mike Tomlin is likely to stick with him and allow him to give us the top 15-ish numbers that we’ve come to assume
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Warren’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Warren is projected to score 16.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Warren to rush for 65 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 5 receptions for 35 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Bills at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 36 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
