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Najee Harris has been a workhorse for the Pittsburgh Steelers, starting in every single game that he has played in so far. However, after this game against the Los Angeles Chargers, perhaps the team should consider resting him for a few games lest he gets injured severely While trying to mount a late comeback in […]

As much as many fans of the NFL do not want to admit it, the New England Patriots look to have struck gold again at quarterback, this time with Alabama’s Mac Jones. As he has commanded the team’s offense with poise in his first season, he profiles to be the winner of the league’s Rookie […]

During a tight overtime game against the Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back Najee Harris expected to go back out on the field for the next possession. It wasn’t until after a teammate told him that the game was over that Harris realized that ties were a part of NFL rules. Per Adam Schefter of […]

Not many would have predicted that the Pittsburgh Steelers would boast a winning record at any point in the season following their 1-3 start. But here they are, as they head into their Week 10 home matchup against the Detroit Lions with a 5-3 record. The Steelers have had a multitude of key contributors on […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris was placed on the injury report earlier Thursday with a foot injury, as noted by Steelers beat writer Dale Lolley. This is the first time Harris has been on the injured report. Harris was not on the injury report Wednesday, leaving speculation that he injured his foot during […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris was feeling himself after a nailbiter victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Harris was riding such a high in confidence that he showed off his Spanish skills with ESPN Deportes in a post-game interview. Spoiler: It was hilarious: Who enjoys life more than @ohthatsNajee22 … […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris helped his team eke out a 29-27 home win over the Chicago Bears Monday night. But since Harris was playing, he had no chance of hearing what ESPN’s live broadcast had to say about him during one moment of the game, wherein Steve Levy stated that the former […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers look to have found a gem in rookie Najee Harris. Longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger feels the exact same way. Roethlisberger had nothing but praise for Najee Harris when asked about his development in his maiden season with the Steelers. Via Saturday Down South: “He wants to do more than just be a […]

After a roller-coaster start to the season, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is now stringing together formidable performances in his rookie campaign. Harris came into the Steelers’ Week 8 road game against the Cleveland Browns in potent form, especially as he recorded 100-plus yards from scrimmage in his last two games. And now, the […]

Najee Harris has been on an absolute tear for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rookie running back has taken on an insane work load for the offense, carrying the third-most touches in the league behind Titans RB Derrick Henry and Saints RB Alvin Kamara. Instead of getting exhausted about it, though, Harris is looking forward to […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks wrapped up, it appears the franchise has found a way to remain competitive for now. We’ll see how it plays out, as Pittsburgh plays in a tough AFC North division. For that reason, we’re going to evaluate the Steelers-Seahawks game with our Steelers Week […]

Najee Harris was once again fed by several touches by the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense in their 23-20 win Monday over the Seattle Seahawks at home, and the rookie did not disappoint — during the game and after.  Harris rushed a total of 24 times and racked up 81 yards. He also figured in the passing […]

Regardless of which Pittsburgh Steelers player or coach one would ask, there is much optimism on rookie running back Najee Harris at this stage in the season. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin recently lauded Harris following his standout performance in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos, where he posted the first 100-plus rushing yards game […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally ended their three-game losing skid by securing a 27-19 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 5 action. Though they managed to get back in the win column, the team still had tough luck as they lost WR JuJu Smith-Schuster to a season-ending shoulder injury. Fortunately, the Steelers do have multiple […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris had the first standout performance of his career in the NFL during his team’s Week 5 home matchup against the Denver Broncos. Much was talked about with Harris’ early season performances this year. Coming into the matchup with Denver, the former Alabama Crimson Tide star posted a 46.3 rushing […]

It’s been a weird start to the year for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After upsetting the Buffalo Bills in a convincing Week 1 victory, they’ve fallen in two straight games to two much less-talented teams. Last week was a brutal 24-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, who dominated the game from start to finish. Ben Roethlisberger […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled throughout their inter-divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Their defense did the best they could, but the offense was exploited throughout the game. It’ll be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out for Pittsburgh. It’s time to continue our NFL takeaways series with a Steelers Week 3 […]

During his run with the Alabama Crimson Tide, running back Najee Harris was well renowned for opening up seasons with formidable performances. However, this has not been the case so far in his early run with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harris has had standout plays over his opening two games in Pittsburgh, which include his highlight-reel […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris is quite the load, and he just showed off his physical prowess with a Derrick Henry-esque stiff arm against the Las Vegas Raiders. Just look at this beast: NAJEE THREW HIM 😤 @ohthatsNajee22 @steelers 📺: #LVvsPIT on CBS pic.twitter.com/QNX0bGyqp5 — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 19, 2021 That would […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in a heated AFC matchup. Whoever wins remains undefeated, which is crucial for both franchises. This Steelers-Raiders game should be one of the best on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions Series with a Steelers Week 2 prediction. It’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their season with a tough matchup against one of the AFC contenders, the Buffalo Bills. However, things went pretty well for the Steelers as they snuck out a 23-16 victory on the road to start the season off on the right foot. However, the game wasn’t pretty for Pittsburgh, and it […]

After a disappointing exit in the Wild Card Round of last year’s playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be back with a vengeance in 2021 and looking to do some serious damage in the hopes of making one last Super Bowl run before Ben Roethlisberger decides to hang up his cleats. Hoping for a better outcome […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set and ready for the 2021 NFL season, as their first game is on Sunday. This franchise consistently makes a playoff appearance, as Mike Tomlin is one of the best head coaches in the league. However, it’ll be a difficult task this season, as the AFC North is incredibly competitive. Pittsburgh […]

Given that the pool of running backs with a guaranteed consistent workload is so shallow, missing on one of your first RB picks in fantasy drafts can make the position a thorn in your lineup’s side for the entire year. Because of this, we often see running back ADPs creep higher than warranted, given their […]

With the NFL season about to start, it’s time to find out who some of the best fantasy football running backs will be this year. Typically, finding workhorse running backs are ideal for fantasy football, as the more carries they receive, the more points they produce. Selecting an elite running back should ensure more fantasy […]

The incoming crop of rookies from the NFL Draft adds even more potential options into the draftable pool for fantasy football, making these fantasy football rookie rankings that much more important. Whether you are looking to add first-year options to your team or just interested in what this group brings to the table, these are […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have played three preseason hames already, one more than others, because they participated in the Hall of Fame Game. However, Saturday night was their first game in front of their home fans at Heinz Field. The faithful came out, of course, and cheered on their team as the Steelers won their third […]

With the NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to get back in the groove of fantasy football. The top fantasy football running backs play a detrimental role in the fantasy world, as they provide a huge advantage in weekly matchups. Typically, all of the best running backs fly off the board rather quickly. […]

In a nutshell, the 2021 version of the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot riding on their shiny new rookie, Najee Harris, including helping quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in what could be his final attempt at winning another Super Bowl. The Alabama running back was selected out of the first round in this year’s NFL Draft, and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were Super Bowl picks at one point during the 2020 season before tripping and stumbling down the stretch in a season that eventually resulted in a playoff loss to the Cleveland Browns. In turn, they loaded up on offense in the 2021 NFL Draft, with Alabama running back Najee Harris being the […]

It’s not too often in the NFL that you’ll find a defense being overjoyed that a draft pick was spent on offense. That, however, is exactly the current case with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Najee Harris was the first round selection for Pittsburgh, the running back out of Alabama. He will warrant instant snaps and carries […]

For weeks, national media predicted the Pittsburgh Steelers would select either Alabama’s Najee Harris or Clemson’s Travis Etienne in order to jumpstart their sputtering and depleted backfield. Now, the Black & Gold have their man in Harris, and there’s plenty of expectations he can be “The Guy” sooner rather than later. Let’s make some early […]

One of the more divisive selections in the 2021 NFL Draft was the Pittsburgh Steelers taking Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick. One of the supporters of this choice is Steelers legend Jerome Bettis, per Ed Bouchette of The Athletic. For Bettis, the selection was pure genius. “I thought it was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th pick in this year’s NFL draft and he will play an immediate role for the Steelers. Taking a running back in the first round is always a risky proposition because it is the most replicable position in football and they tend to not […]

The AFC North is one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the division last year but fell apart in the playoffs after losing to the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers front office made a lot of moves this offseason. After having one of the best defenses in the league last […]

Najee Harris was the 24th pick in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft. The former Alabama running back is a noted power back and one of the more accomplished at the position in recent memory and was almost certain to be a first-round pick for months before the draft. […]

New Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Najee Harris has lived a life reminiscent of a Disney-produced sports movie. At the risk of sounding cliched, his is the story of the American Dream: having the ability to pick yourself up by your bootstraps and rising as high as you can go. And what’s more incredible about his life […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have one of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL. Images of legends Troy Polamalu and Ray Lewis among many come to mind when one reminisces all the battles these teams have had. The younger generation of Steelers and Ravens look keen to keep the rivalry alive. Baltimore cornerback Marcus […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is loving the Pittsburgh Steelers decisions in the 2021 NFL Draft. The three-time NBA champion, who hails from Saginaw, Michigan, was thrilled when his hometown team selected Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick in the first round. On his Twitter account, Green proclaimed that the Steelers’ ground game […]