The Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. 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 17?
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 17?
Marino Rivera was great, but the job Jaylen Warren did in closing out the Lions last week was elite (even if the kicking game/defense nearly blew it).
“Back breaking 45-yard TD run in the fourth” was a note I had jotted down, and that was before his second “back breaking 45-yard TD run in the fourth”.
Not bad for an RB that didn’t have more than 35 rushing yards in any of his three games prior.
Those are his two longest gains of the season and put him in rarified air when it comes to stringing explosive plays like that together. That said, it was still a split backfield with Kenneth Gainwell, where Warren surrendered some passing game work.
This is a profile you can start, as long as you’re not expecting a repeat of last week. He’s got five games of 15+ PPR points this season, a total he has a chance to build on against the Browns defense that is fading.
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 17
Warren is projected to score 12.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Warren to rush for 50 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 4 receptions for 27 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Steelers at Browns
The forecast for kickoff is 38°F with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
