OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Sun 12/21/25 3:29 PM

Johnson (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's clash against the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has been getting very little work on offense with just eight snaps over his past three games. He'll be entirely out of the picture Sunday, representing his fifth missed contest this season. Pittsburgh has just two running backs -- Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell -- active against Detroit.

OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Tue 12/16/25 12:46 PM

Johnson rushed twice for four yards during Monday's 28-15 win over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Although Jaylen Warren was questionable for Monday's matchup due to an illness, he was able to suit up, and Johnson saw a minimal workload once again. He was on the field for just two offensive snaps and was limited to two carries for a third consecutive week. Kenneth Gainwell has been the primary beneficiary when Warren has been limited this year, and that's unlikely to change over the final few weeks of the regular season.

OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Mon 12/8/25 11:46 AM

Johnson rushed twice for four yards during Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
The Steelers' running game failed to make much of an impact in Week 14, as Kenneth Gainwell led the team with four carries for 15 yards and a touchdown, while Jaylen Warren produced an inefficient 13 yards on eight carries. However, those two backs saw a nearly even split of playing time, with Warren playing 50 percent of the offensive snaps and Gainwell playing 48 percent. Johnson was once again the clear No. 3 back, as he was on the field for just three offensive snaps against Baltimore. The rookie has been limited to single-digit snaps in each of his last five appearances, and he's rushed 12 times for 29 yards while securing his lone target for nine yards during that time.

OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Mon 12/1/25 12:50 PM

Johnson rushed twice for three yards during Sunday's 26-7 loss to Buffalo.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson didn't take the field during last week's loss to Chicago, and he played just three offensive snaps during Sunday's Week 13 matchup. The Steelers have continued to deploy Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell as their top two running backs, and Johnson is unlikely to have a fantasy-relevant role late in the year as long as those two remain healthy. Johnson has appeared in just eight games this season, rushing 24 times for 61 yards while securing one of two targets for nine yards.

OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Mon 11/24/25 1:07 PM

Johnson didn't take the field during Sunday's 31-28 loss to Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson had been limited to single-digit offensive snaps in each of Pittsburgh's last three games, but he was held off the field altogether during Sunday's road loss. Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell continue to serve as the Steelers' top two running backs, and Johnson has been unable to carve out a fantasy-relevant role to begin his rookie year.

OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Mon 11/17/25 12:04 PM

Johnson rushed five times for 15 yards during Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Despite Sunday's lopsided score, the Steelers sustained several prominent injuries, including a wrist injury for Aaron Rodgers and an ankle injury that Jaylen Warren sustained in the third quarter. The latter's ailment led to a slightly increased role for Johnson, although Kenneth Gainwell saw the biggest uptick in usage. However, Warren said after the matchup that he could have returned to the game, so it seems likely that he'll be available for Pittsburgh's Week 12 tilt in Chicago. Assuming Warren and Gainwell remain available against the Bears, Johnson should continue to have minimal fantasy upside.

OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Mon 11/10/25 12:32 PM

Johnson rushed twice for three yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was on the field for just four offensive snaps Sunday, and he didn't generate much production during the blowout loss. The rookie third-round pick has totaled just nine offensive snaps over the last four weeks, and he's been a non-factor in fantasy over the first half of the season, rushing 17 times for 43 yards while securing one of two targets for nine yards over six appearances.

OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Mon 11/3/25 1:21 PM

Johnson rushed once for four yards while securing his lone target for nine yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over Indianapolis.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson didn't see any playing time in the Steelers' last two games, but he was on the field for five offensive snaps against the Colts. While it was encouraging to see him record a couple of touches, he remains firmly behind Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell on the depth chart.

OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Mon 10/27/25 2:51 PM

Johnson didn't take the field in Sunday's 35-25 loss to the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson's lack of usage continued during Sunday's primetime matchup, as he was held off the field for a second consecutive matchup. The rookie entered the season with intriguing potential, but Jaylen Warren has continued to operate as Pittsburgh's primary running back in 2025, while Kenneth Gainwell has consistently served as the No. 2 option. Johnson has appeared in just four games this season, rushing 14 times for 36 yards while failing to secure his lone target.

OUTKaleb Johnson
RB PIT (5)
Fri 10/17/25 10:49 AM

Johnson was active but wasn't on the field for any snaps during Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson recorded six carries in each of the Steelers' last two games, but he was held off the field Thursday night despite being active. Jaylen Warren was dominant in Thursday's loss, racking up 158 yards from scrimmage, while Kenneth Gainwell was on the field for 39 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps, so work likely will continue to be hard to come by for Johnson as long as the team's top two running backs are healthy.