Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels is suddenly the hottest name on the fantasy football waiver wire after head coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday breakout sensation James Conner will miss the team's Week 14 game against the Oakland Raiders with an ankle injury.
Conner's strong play, highlighted by 1,376 yards from scrimmage and 13 total touchdowns, had earned him a near monopoly on the Steelers' backfield touches.
Now the focus will shift to the team's three reserve options: Samuels, Stevan Ridley and Trey Edmunds.
The hype around Samuels, a fifth-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, has already reached a fever pitch following the update on Conner's status:
Jamey EisenbergAdd Jaylen Samuels in all leagues.