Najee Harris Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Najee Harris
RB
, Pittsburgh Steelers

Age: 26
Weight: 242 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
College: Alabama

ADP: 73
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
107	708	3	21	182

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by Brendan Darr

· Sep 28 · 10:38 AM EDT

PIT RB Najee Harris - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Indianapolis Colts

It wasn't a great week for Najee Harris against the Chargers, but he did see more work in the passing game as Jaylen Warren was sidelined with an injury. Still, he wasn't very efficient on the ground or through the air so he will be reliant on touchdowns and volume through the passing game.

Even with the great matchup (Colts are 27th aFPA against running backs) and Jaylen Warren being out still only have Harris as a mid-end RB2 on the week. Checking in at RB18 this week with a great matchup and more work just speaks to how inefficient he's been this year. You're going to start him if you've got him, and he'll likely be a flex-worthy play due to volume, but you have to hope Justin Fields doesn't get going on the ground.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 21 · 4:15 PM EDT

PIT RB Najee Harris - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs Los Angeles Chargers

After dominating usage in Week 1, Najee Harris ceded a little more work in Week 2 to Jaylen Warren. He still dominated the carries, but Warren did see a little more on the ground. Neither running back is getting more than two targets and it honestly might take Russell Wilson taking over at quarterback to see the passing volume of running backs we were hoping for.

The Chargers have been stopping the run and now the Steelers will be down rookie RT Troy Fautanu in the matchup. This is setting up for a letdown spot for Harris against the Chargers in what should be the first game they can't control the clock. Harris is a flex option, at best, this week.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 15 · 9:44 AM EDT

PIT RB Najee Harris - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Denver Broncos

After an offseason of saying how the Steelers wanted to get Jaylen Warren more involved, Najee Harris looked like a bell cow for the Steelers. With 20 carries and 2 targets, he vastly out-touched Warren who only saw 4 total touches. Harris looks locked in for a bigger workload than we were expecting.

While Harris wasn't super efficient on his touches, his workload will occasionally lead him to big weeks if this keeps up. Denver isn't an imposing defense on the ground and Arthur Smith would be smart to follow Seattle and Kenneth Walker's lead on how to ground and pound the Broncos. Harris is an RB2 this week and as long as this workload split continues should be viewed that way.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 06 · 11:56 PM EDT

PIT RB Najee Harris - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 @ Atlanta Falcons
The introduction of Arthur Smith as the Steelers offensive coordinator should ultimately benefit Najee Harris despite the constant concerns about Smith from anyone who rostered a Falcon the last few seasons. The offense will skew run-heavy under Smith, but will also target running backs out of the backfield in the passing game as well.

The matchup against Atlanta isn't the best game environment on the weekend, but it could be a solid one if the new-look Falcons manage to be more explosive and faster-paced than we expect. Harris remains the goal-line back and while he likely won't be the RB1 or RB2 most expected the last few seasons, he still looks like he should have flex appeal.

by Brendan Darr

· Jul 31 · 7:08 PM EDT

PIT RB Najee Harris - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
It wasn't a great offseason, but there are some key reasons for optimism for Najee Harris in 2024. First, Arthur Smith. Say what you will about Smith, and a lot has been said, but the man can draw up a run game and that will benefit Harris greatly over whatever Matt Canada was doing for most of 2023. Second, the longer Russell Wilson is the starter the better for Harris as he'll have a higher chance of dump-offs versus if Justin Fields were the starter. The Steelers also used significant draft capital on offensive line help.

Fantasy Downside
It's never great when your fifth-year option is declined and the head coach talks up your committee member all off-season. While things have been more positive in camp, Harris is still somewhat inefficient, finishing outside the top 25 running backs in both yards per carry and yards after contact. Add in Arthur Smith's questionable personnel decisions and there is some room for bust potential even at RB24 by ADP. He could also lose more work to Jaylen Warren.

2024 Bottom Line
Harris finished as RB20 in half-point PPR scoring last season and has some clear positives and negatives for this season. Arthur Smith is clearly going to run the football a ton and Harris likely has the majority of the goal line work. However, he'll likely lose whatever passing down work there is to Jaylen Warren, and could take a hit further if Justin Fields takes over as the starter. At RB19, he fits better on half-point PPR sites and would be buying there and opting elsewhere on full-point PPR sites.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 29, 2023 · 11:45 AM EST

PIT RB Najee Harris - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Seattle Seahawks
Najee Harris tied his season-high with 19 carries. He ended up with 78 yards. But for the second week, he wasn't targeted in the passing game. Harris has had a better second half of the season even though he is still splitting time with Jaylen Warren.

Harris faces the Seahawks who are ranked 29th in aFPA to running backs. Expect another heavy workload for him so the numbers in standard leagues should help team managers in their playoff games. Start Harris as a RB3 or Flex for Week 17.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 22, 2023 · 11:08 AM EST

PIT RB Najee Harris - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Najee Harris had 12 carries for 33 yards last Sunday and although he continues to get playing time along with Jaylen Warren, he has slowed down the last couple weeks. Harris has been struggling with a knee issue, but is expected to play.

Next up is Cincinnati. The Bengals are ranked 13th in aFPA to running backs. Harris had 15 carries for 99 yards and a touchdown when the Steelers beat Cincy several weeks ago. However, Pittsburgh has not been running the ball as efficiently in recent weeks.

Start Harris as a low-end RB3 or Flex for Week 16. Unfortunately, we don't expect a repeat performance from the last Cincinnati game as the Steelers offense has been lost the last three weeks.