Outlook Jaylen Warren
Primed for Lead Work in a Redesigned Pittsburgh Offense
Jaylen Warren enters the season sitting atop the Steelers backfield depth chart, positioning him for a prominent role under new head coach Mike McCarthy. While he is expected to split touches with Rico Dowdle, our models project Warren to handle the heavy lifting. We project him for 176 carries and 54 targets, solidifying his role as a versatile dual-threat weapon.
Warren's historical efficiency makes him an incredibly attractive option. Since entering the league, his knack for breaking tackles and generating yards after contact ranks among the elite at his position. He has proven his durability as well, coming off a career-high 229-carry campaign where he cleared 1,100 scrimmage yards, proving he can shoulder a heavier load.
Fantasy managers are starting to notice, as his ADP has steadily climbed from 69 to 66 over the summer. At this mid-round price tag, Warren represents an outstanding value in 1.0 PPR formats. With a robust projected target share of 43 receptions, our projections place him as a highly valuable RB2 who could easily outproduce his draft cost if he maintains this lead role.
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Outlook DK Metcalf
Proven WR1 Value Set to Anchor Pittsburgh's Revamped Passing Game
DK Metcalf enters his second year in Pittsburgh fully acclimated and locked in as the primary left wide receiver. Operating alongside Michael Pittman Jr. and catching passes from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Metcalf is poised to lead this revamped receiving room. Our projections slot him for 105 targets, expecting him to remain the focal point of the Steelers' vertical attack.
We project Metcalf to secure 62 receptions for 905 yards and six touchdowns, translating to a solid 192.6 fantasy points in PPR formats. His history of consistency—averaging over 1,000 yards and nearly nine touchdowns per season during his career—underpins a highly bankable floor. He remains a premier red-zone threat who commands defensive attention on every snap.
His market sentiment has undergone a significant shift. Metcalf's draft cost plummeted from a mid-fourth-round ADP down to a stable price of 70.0 in mid-July. This drop makes him an absolute draft-day steal. At this discounted cost, our models see him as a high-value asset who easily outperforms his draft position in PPR leagues.
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