Pittsburgh Steelers RB RolesLast Update: 9/29/2025
RB Overview
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09/29/25: Jaylen Warren plays 61% of snaps, averaging 3.7 targets and 14.3 rushes per game while commanding 86% of Pittsburgh’s red-zone carries. Meanwhile, Kenneth Gainwell is deployed on 49% of snaps with 3.3 targets and 8.8 rushes per game (14% RZ share). Jaylen Warren missed the Week 4 game with a knee injury.
WR Overview
09/29/25: DK Metcalf handles an 89% snap share with 5.5 targets per game and 29% red-zone target share. In addition, Calvin Austin is on the field for 75% of snaps with 4.3 targets per game and 43% of RZ looks, though he left the Week 4 game with a shoulder injury. Finally, Roman Wilson plays 20% of snaps with 0.5 targets per game (0% RZ share).
TE Overview
09/29/25: Jonnu Smith is on for 58% of snaps, averaging 4.0 targets per game and 14% of red-zone looks. Meanwhile, Pat Freiermuth sees 50% of snaps with 2.5 targets per game (0% RZ share). Darnell Washington is logging 52% playing time with 1.0 target per game (0% RZ share).