Jaylen Warren Start or sit, Week 5

This week's outlook

Warren enters Week 5 healthy and priced at $6,700. His recent work shows steady involvement as both a runner and receiver, which fits a Colts matchup where checkdown and backfield touches can add up. If his target share holds near recent levels, he's a reasonable flex option in that price range.

Recent form

2026 season (6 games): 476 rush yds · 24 rec · 263 rec yds

• Wk 5vs INDW 34-22101 rush yds, 1 rush TD, 6 rec, 87 rec yds, 1 rec TD33.8 pts
• Wk 4@ CLEL 24-2793 rush yds, 3 rec, 33 rec yds14.1 pts
• Wk 3vs CINW 30-27127 rush yds, 3 rec, 49 rec yds19.1 pts
• Wk 2@ NEL 3-2043 rush yds, 2 rec, 34 rec yds8.7 pts
• Wk 1vs ATLW 20-1346 rush yds, 5 rec, 27 rec yds7.8 pts

Season by season

Jaylen Warren: quick answers

Who does Jaylen Warren play in week 5?

Jaylen Warren faces Indianapolis Colts with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Is Jaylen Warren injured?

Jaylen Warren has no injury designation right now.

What is Jaylen Warren's DraftKings salary?

$6,700 for week 5.

What's happening with Jaylen Warren

• Running back Jaylen Warren's PFF grades have risen since Mike McCarthy took over Pittsburgh's offense, reflecting his growing role. On defense, cornerbacks Asante Samuel Jr. and Daylen Everette have stepped up following Jamel Dean's injury and Joey Porter Jr.'s exit, giving the secondary unexpected depth and performance gains.

  Mon, Oct 12, 11:10 AM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Rico Dowdle received an injury update after missing time, with Jaylen Warren filling in and performing well at running back during his absence. Warren's strong showing gives Pittsburgh's backfield depth even as questions linger about Dowdle's return timeline and overall health heading into upcoming games.

  Mon, Oct 12, 9:33 AM ET·Source:ClutchPoints·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Jaylen Warren has developed into one of the Steelers' most important offensive weapons this season, with reports pointing to him as an elite, underrated running back. His play has drawn increasing recognition around the league, and he's being viewed as Pittsburgh's top offensive contributor heading into the rest of the year.

  Mon, Oct 12, 9:20 AM ET·Reported byYahoo Sports,Behind the Steel Curtain·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• After Pittsburgh's Week 5 win over Indianapolis, Aaron Rodgers used his postgame comments to call out the media for not giving enough credit to running back Jaylen Warren. The quarterback's remarks highlighted Warren's role in the Steelers' third victory of the season and pushed for more recognition of his teammate's contribution.

  Mon, Oct 12, 2:51 AM ET·Source:ClutchPoints·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Aaron Rodgers wore a t-shirt honoring Mike Tomlin after Pittsburgh's 34-22 win over the Colts in Week 5. Rodgers threw three touchdown passes in the victory, and the postgame gesture reflected his respect for the coach as the team continues its push through the season.

  Sun, Oct 11, 10:24 PM ET·Reported byHeavy,ClutchPoints·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Jaylen Warren in our articles

• Team previewPittsburgh Steelers (2-2) Week 5 Preview vs Indianapolis Colts (2-2): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:19 PM ET

• Team previewIndianapolis Colts (2-2) Week 5 Preview vs Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:18 PM ET

• Game previewNFL Week 5: Indianapolis Colts (2-2) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 11:59 AM ET