QNajee Harris RB FA Tue 12/12/23 5:37 PM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
Harris (knee) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris was listed as questionable ahead of last Thursday's game against the Patriots after he was unable to practice in any fashion leading up to the contest while he managed the knee issue, but he was ultimately cleared to play and accounted for 48 yards from scrimmage on 15 touches (12 carries, three receptions) in the Steelers' 21-18 loss. Even with the benefit of a longer turnaround for this Saturday's game in Indianapolis, Harris was a spectator for the Steelers' first practice this week, though it's possible he was just receiving some extra maintenance. Harris will likely need to turn in a full practice Wednesday or Thursday to avoid taking a designation into the weekend.
QNajee Harris RB FA Thu 12/7/23 11:57 PM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
Harris rushed 12 times for 29 yards and secured all three targets for 19 yards in the Steelers' 21-18 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.
EDGE Analysis
Harris was unsurprisingly stymied on the ground by an elite Patriots run defense, and he wasn't able to do much to complement his production with his work through the air. The third-year back did outpace backfield mate Jaylen Warren by five carries, although the latter drew two more targets. It was a forgettable night for both backs, so Harris' role should remain robust in a more palatable Week 15 road matchup against the Colts on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 16.
QNajee Harris RB FA Thu 12/7/23 6:55 PM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
Harris (knee) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Harris, who is managing a knee issue, was listed as a non-participant on practice reports Tuesday and Wednesday before being deemed questionable ahead of Thursday's contest. With the running back's active status versus New England confirmed, Harris will have an opportunity to continue to pace the Steelers backfield in Week 14. However, if he ends limited at all or encounters any setbacks with his knee, Jaylen Warren is available to pick up added backfield touches. In Pittsburgh's 24-10 loss to Arizona this past Sunday, Harris carried 16 times for 63 yards and added two catches (on three targets) for 14 yards, while Warren rushed nine times for 59 yards and caught one pass for minus-4 yards.
QNajee Harris RB FA Thu 12/7/23 7:56 AM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
Harris (knee) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Thursday against the Patriots, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris was listed as a non-participant on practice reports issued Tuesday and Wednesday, but Pelissero relays that the running back is in line to face New England, barring any pregame setbacks with his knee. Either way, official confirmation of Harris' Week 14 status will arrive once the Steelers' inactive list is released approximately 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
QNajee Harris RB FA Wed 12/6/23 5:54 PM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
The Steelers are optimistic Harris (knee) will play Thursday against the Patriots despite being listed as a non-participant in practice Tuesday and Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
There was no sign of any issue in a 24-10 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday, with Harris taking 18 touches for 77 yards while handling his largest snap share (59 percent) of the season. He's taken between 49 and 59 percent of snaps every week this year -- and has never missed a game since entering the NFL in 2021 -- but possibilities for Week 14 include being active in a lesser-than-usual role. Fantasy managers should prepare for all outcomes, including the possibility Harris is deemed inactive 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:15 kickoff, in which case Jaylen Warren would be in line for his largest workload of the season after splitting things pretty close to 50/50 with Harris in recent weeks. Behind the Harris-Warren duo, Pittsburgh rosters Anthony McFarland and Godwn Igwebuike for backfield depth.
QNajee Harris RB FA Wed 12/6/23 4:20 PM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
Harris (knee) didn't practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Patriots, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris also sat out Tuesday's walkthrough, so he hasn't practiced at all leading into Thursday's game. It's possible that his absences were precautionary on a short week, but there's legitimate doubt over Harris' availability, which will be cleared up 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If Harris is unavailable or limited, Jaylen Warren would likely take on a larger workload, with Godwin Igwebuike or Anthony McFarland possibly mixing in behind him.
QNajee Harris RB FA Tue 12/5/23 4:10 PM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
Harris didn't take part in Tuesday's walkthrough due to a knee injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harris wasn't included on Pittsburgh's practice estimate Monday, so his addition one day later is somewhat concerning ahead of Thursday's game against the Patriots. He hasn't missed a game in his two-plus seasons as a pro, but it's now unclear if he may be in danger of sitting out this week. Harris' listing on Wednesday's injury report may be telling as it pertains to the state of the team's Week 14 backfield. If Harris is limited or sidelined Thursday, Jaylen Warren likely would take on a workhorse role for the Steelers.
QNajee Harris RB FA Sun 12/3/23 9:33 PM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
Harris rushed the ball 16 times for 63 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to Arizona. He added two receptions on three targets for 14 yards.
EDGE Analysis
Despite Jaylen Warren being the more efficient runner, Harris once again led the Pittsburgh backfield in terms of both carries and yards. Harris' longest rush of the day went for 11 yards, and he was also involved in the turning point of the game when he was stonewalled at the goal line on fourth down late in the second quarter. Though this wasn't a particularly notable performance, Harris has at least 75 total yards in four of his last five games, and he also has three touchdowns in that span.
QNajee Harris RB FA Sun 11/26/23 9:05 PM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
Harris rushed 15 times for 99 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Harris led the Pittsburgh backfield in terms of both production and opportunity, something of a surprise given Jaylen Warren's recent performances. However, Harris looked explosive in his own right Sunday, ripping off long gains of 22, 20 and 13 yards. He also scored his fourth touchdown of the season, each of which has come in his last six games. Pittsburgh has shown a commitment to giving both Warren and Harris significant run, and that shouldn't be projected to change heading into a Week 13 matchup against Arizona.
QNajee Harris RB FA Sun 11/19/23 8:57 PM
QNajee Harris
RB FA
Harris rushed the ball 12 times for 35 yards in Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns. He added one reception for one yard.
EDGE Analysis
Harris led the Pittsburgh backfield in touches, narrowly seeing more opportunities than Jaylen Warren. However, he couldn't find much room to operate, as he was held below 50 rushing yards for the third time in his last eight games. Harris remains a safe option from a volume perspective, but his fantasy value largely comes down to his ability to find the end zone.