After a slow start to the season due to a lack of touches and injuries, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has been much more involved over the last five weeks.

Warren averaged 13.6 touches per game during that span and finally found the end zone for the first time in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns. His 45 rushing yards in that game were his third-highest rushing total of the 2024 season, and his three receptions tied for his second-most in a game.

However, Warren did not start Sunday’s Week 13 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here’s a look at what’s going on.

Is Jaylen Warren playing today?

UPDATE: With about four minutes left in the second quarter, Warren finally had his first touch of the game – and it was a good one, as he took a short pass for 29 yards. Hopefully things continue for the Steelers running back.

END OF UPDATE

Warren is active and is on the Steelers roster. He at least saw a few snaps, but just didn’t understand the football.

We assumed Warren would get the bulk of the work after fellow running back Najee Harris suffered a hit on Pittsburgh’s second series of the game, but in Harris’ absence it was Cordarrelle Patterson who got the bulk of the snaps and touches .

Jaylen Warren’s stats today

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