2020 Rush/Rec Stats
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2020 Fantasy Outlook
James Conner's injury woes opened the door for Samuels to establish himself as a big part of the future of the Pittsburgh offense, but instead he may have ensured his stint in black and gold is a short one. There was certainly plenty of turmoil around him, but there's simply no excusing a 2.7 YPC, and Samuels made little impact as a receiver either despite a healthy 57 targets. The NC State product's versatility remains his strongest asset, as Samuels can be used as a running back, wildcat quarterback, or get split out as a receiver, but his lack of experience as a runner shows in his poor vision and inability to find the yards his blocking creates for him. Benny Snell's adequate showing as a rookie, and the addition of speedster Anthony McFarland in the 2020 draft, potentially leave Samuels without a defined role in the Steelers' backfield behind Conner, but his receiving skills also give him upside if he can establish some chemistry with a healthy Ben Roethlisberger. Read Past Outlooks
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Limited to special-teams work
Samuels was on the field for only 10 snaps on special teams during Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Even as the Steelers relied heavily on their depth players in Sunday's Week 17 matchup, Samuels wasn't on the field for any offensive snaps against the Browns. The 24-year-old was far less involved in the Steelers' offensive attack this year than he had been in past seasons. He rushed nine times for 28 yards while hauling in nine of his 14 targets for 46 yards. He could move up the depth chart in 2021 if James Conner doesn't return to the team during the offseason, but he should continue to see a minimal role in the playoffs and will likely serve in a depth role once again next year.
Even as the Steelers relied heavily on their depth players in Sunday's Week 17 matchup, Samuels wasn't on the field for any offensive snaps against the Browns. The 24-year-old was far less involved in the Steelers' offensive attack this year than he had been in past seasons. He rushed nine times for 28 yards while hauling in nine of his 14 targets for 46 yards. He could move up the depth chart in 2021 if James Conner doesn't return to the team during the offseason, but he should continue to see a minimal role in the playoffs and will likely serve in a depth role once again next year.
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How do Jaylen Samuels' 2020 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
11.1%Positive Run %
100.0%% Yds After Contact
64.3%Avg Yds After Contact
2.0Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
1.3% Snaps w/Touch
14.9%Air Yards Per Game
-0.9Air Yards Per Snap
-0.10% Team Air Yards
-0.3%% Team Targets
2.1%Avg Depth of Target
-0.9 YdsCatch Rate
64.3%Drop Rate
14.3%Avg Yds After Catch
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2020 Jaylen Samuels Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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6' 0"Weight
225 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secShuttle Time
4.28 secCone Drill
6.93 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Le'Veon Bell's protracted exit from Pittsburgh put James Conner in the lead role for most of last year, but Samuels also got his chances to shine. The rookie didn't see an offensive snap until Week 5 and didn't see double-digit snaps until Week 10, but after Conner went down late in the season Samuels exploded for 142 rushing yards in a win over the Patriots. The NC State product checks in at 6-0, 225, and while he doesn't run with as much power as his frame would suggest, he has good speed and receiving skills and can line up in the backfield, in the slot or out wide. He also showed surprising vision and patience last season despite his limited experience as a ballcarrier, after playing a mixture of running back, H-back and tight end in college. Conner returns as the No. 1 and the Steelers added Benny Snell in the fourth round of the draft, but Samuels is positioned once again to be the team's top backup, as well as a versatile option in situations when the team's pass-happy offense wants to keep the opposition guessing.
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Goes without Week 16 carry
Samuels did not receive any rush attempts or targets during Sunday's 28-24 win over the Colts.
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Plays minimal role in loss
Samuels recorded one carry for four yards while hauling in his lone target for 12 yards in Monday's 27-17 loss to the Bengals.
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Should see more work
Samuels is expected to slot in as the No. 2 running back in Monday's game against the Bengals because James Conner (quad) has been ruled out.
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Tallies seven touches in loss
Samuels logged four carries for 15 yards while hauling in three of his four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 26-15 loss to Buffalo.
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Posts season high in touches
Samuels logged 11 yards on three receptions, adding a one-yard rush during Monday's 23-17 loss to Washington.
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