2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
35
YDS
139
TD
0
YDS
2
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The constant smothering from defenses caught up with Harris in 2022, leaving the normally durable 232-pound back nicked up in ways he hadn't dealt with previously, even as he played all 17 games for a second time in two NFL seasons. Running in the sluggish Pittsburgh offense was difficult enough – Harris didn't need the Lisfranc sprain he suffered in training camp and played through for an unspecified amount of the season, nor did he need the oblique and hip injuries he played through later. Considering the circumstances, Harris was rather impressive. That he's not higher in the fantasy rankings is mostly an acknowledgment of the fact Pittsburgh's passing game isn't scaring anyone and defenses will continue to gun for Harris, potentially leaving him as a high-volume, low-efficiency RB for a third straight season. The good news is that the volume isn't really in question, especially if he can manage to stay a bit healthier. The Steelers didn't sign or draft any backfield competition, instead focusing on blocking with the additions of former Eagles G Isaac Seumalo, rookie T Broderick Jones (14th overall) and 264-pound rookie TE Darnell Washington (93rd). The new big bodies should help Harris and backup Jaylen Warren, not to mention second-year QB Kenny Pickett. Read Past Outlooks
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Modest output in win
Harris took 19 carries for 65 yards while failing to bring in his lone target in Sunday's 23-18 win over the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Harris' 19 rushing attempts Sunday surpassed the total from his first two games combined. This was due in large part to the Steelers' more balanced offensive gameplan that featured 28 passes and 31 rushing attempts. Backup Jaylen Warren remained involved with 43 combined yards on 11 touches, but Harris ate up most of the early down work amid rumors of possibly losing touches following a slow start. Pittsburgh's starter struggled to find running room with the increased workload, but no player on either team averaged more than 3.7 yards per carry in what turned out to be a physical battle. Harris and his fantasy managers will be looking for carries closer to the end zone as he seeks his first touchdown of the season against the Texans next Sunday.
Harris' 19 rushing attempts Sunday surpassed the total from his first two games combined. This was due in large part to the Steelers' more balanced offensive gameplan that featured 28 passes and 31 rushing attempts. Backup Jaylen Warren remained involved with 43 combined yards on 11 touches, but Harris ate up most of the early down work amid rumors of possibly losing touches following a slow start. Pittsburgh's starter struggled to find running room with the increased workload, but no player on either team averaged more than 3.7 yards per carry in what turned out to be a physical battle. Harris and his fantasy managers will be looking for carries closer to the end zone as he seeks his first touchdown of the season against the Texans next Sunday.
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How do Najee Harris' 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
25.7%Positive Run %
68.6%% Yds After Contact
87.8%Avg Yds After Contact
3.5Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
12.7% Snaps w/Touch
40.9%Air Yards Per Game
-0.3Air Yards Per Snap
-0.01% Team Air Yards
-0.1%% Team Targets
5.1%Avg Depth of Target
-0.2 YdsCatch Rate
60.0%Drop Rate
20.0%Avg Yds After Catch
1.7% Targeted On Route
10.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Texans pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Sunday, Oct 1st at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
71.2
Cornerbacks
71.4
Safeties
128.1
Linebackers
4.9
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2023 Najee Harris Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Najee Harris' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 1"Weight
232 lbsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
33.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Volume was the biggest selling point for Harris in fantasy drafts last year after the Alabama
product became the 24th overall pick, and Mike Tomlin didn't disappoint as the rookie was a
huge part of the Pittsburgh offense right away. Harris was the only player other than Jonathan
Taylor to top 300 carries last season, and the rookie's 94 targets tied with Austin Ekeler to lead
running backs. Harris' 3.9 yards per carry was disappointing, and his other efficiency stats
weren't much better, but he faced tough circumstances between a subpar offensive line and a
passing game with little vertical element. Ben Roethlisberger's retirement won't necessarily improve things — especially with Mitchell Trubisky or rookie Kenny Pickett taking over under center — but the roster still offers little competition for touches behind Harris, who could have
slightly better blocking this season after the Steelers signed C Mason Cole and G James
Daniels. Harris ran for only 1.7 yards before contact per carry last year, ranking 49th of 53
qualified RBs, and better blocking would give the 232-pounder more opportunities to run over
defensive backs in the open field. Combined with another huge workload, it's a formula for big-
time production if the Pittsburgh offense takes even a modest step forward.
More Fantasy News

Could lose carries to Warren
Harris is "still very much a big part" of the Steelers' plans, though Mike Garofolo of NFL Network relays that Jaylen Warren is expected to see more involvement in the running game in Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.
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Minimal output in win
Harris rushed 10 times for 43 yards and caught his lone target for no gain in Monday's 26-22 win over Cleveland.
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Logs six carries in blowout loss
Harris rushed six times for 31 yards while securing both of his targets for two yards during the Steelers' 30-7 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
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Gets more work than Warren
Harris took four carries for 18 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for 16 yards in Thursday's preseason game at Atlanta.
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Not in danger of losing top spot
Offensive coordinator Matt Canada said Monday that Harris is undoubtedly Pittsburgh's top running back, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.
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