Is Najee Harris playing tonight? Steelers RB status for Bengals’ Week 18 game under investigation
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Is Najee Harris playing tonight? Steelers RB status for Bengals’ Week 18 game under investigation

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

Najee Harris was a topic of discussion for the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their Week 18 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The running back is enjoying another strong season with the Steelers and fans want to know if Harris will play in the regular season finale at Pittsburgh on Saturday night.

Will Steelers RB Najee Harris play against the Bengals tonight?

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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris – Source: Imagn

Barring any late injuries or setbacks, Najee Harris will play Saturday night against the Bengals. The running back is active on the Steelers’ roster and is expected to play in the Week 18 game.

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Harris also stayed off the Steelers’ injury report during the week. He participated in full practice sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so all signs point to Harris playing in Pittsburgh’s regular-season finale.

The Steelers selected Harris in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and he has been a key cog in their offense ever since. He earned Pro Bowl honors in 2021 and has recorded more than 1,000 rushing yards in each season with the franchise.

Since the Steelers (10-6) have already qualified for the playoffs, they could decide to give Harris and some other star players limited reps against Cincinnati to keep them healthy for the postseason.

How has Steelers RB Najee Harris performed this season?

Harris is in the midst of another solid season with the Steelers. The running back has rushed for 1,007 yards and five touchdowns on 251 carries. He also contributed 263 yards on 32 receptions in 16 games.

Harris has recorded three games with more than 100 rushing yards this season. The Steelers have also won every game in which he scored a touchdown.

Pittsburgh is on a three-game losing streak but will look to gain some momentum before the playoffs when the Bengals visit Acrisure Stadium on Saturday night.

Here’s a look at the TV schedule and live stream details for the Bengals-Steelers game in Week 18.

  • Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: Fubo
  • Venue: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania