The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) will host the Cleveland Browns (1-4) in Week 6. 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 6?
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 Jaylen Warren in Week 6?
A nagging knee injury made Jaylen Warren a surprise scratch in Week 4, but all signs are pointing to him being back in his lead role after the bye.
This is a conservative offense with a savvy quarterback that is being asked to get rid of the ball quickly. That plays right into the hands of a versatile threat like Warren, landing him in my RB2 tier this week despite the lingering injury and tough matchup.
A Steeler RB has graced the top 20 at the position in all four of their games (Warren for the first three and Kenneth Gainwell against the Vikings in Week 4), and while I question the ceiling of all attached to this offense, the floor seems to be high enough to bank on.
Gainwell remains the handcuff to hold over rookie Kaleb Johnson, but I don’t envision this beginning a committee situation, provided that the knee issues are behind Warren.
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 6
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 6 Weather Impact: Browns at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 63 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
