The Steelers’ running back tandem of Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell quietly put up an impressive season, but the Texans heard. Neither rushed for 1,000 yards, but both recorded 1,000 yards from scrimmage and found the end zone. Pittsburgh exploits both of them in the offense, but either one can carry the load if necessary.
Speaking to reporters this week, a reporter told Texans DC Matt Burke that the Steelers’ running backs are often overlooked. “Yeah, not by us”, he chided. “Both backs are really good. [Jaylen] Warren, really good contact balance, low to the ground, just really runs through tackles, steps out of a lot of tackles.