OCTOBER 18, 2021 • NFL.COM
NAJEE HARRIS #22 - RUNNING BACK - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
749 YDS •
191 ATT •
3 TD
749 YDS
191 ATT
3 TD
Najee Harris reaches across plane for second receiving TD of year Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris reaches across the plane for his second receiving touchdown of the 2021 NFL regular season.
Najee Harris WR1?
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Najee's knowledge; Steelers rookie RB learning on the job
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris is starting to get the hang of life in the NFLOCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Najee Harris has fans in Steelers greats Jerome Bettis, Franco Harris — 'I've been super impressed' Bettis and Harris think a lot of the rookie, who is off to the fastest start by a running back in Steelers history.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Not on injury report Harris isn't listed on Pittsburgh's Wednesday injury report, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact This confirms it was merely cramping that forced Harris out of Sunday's 27-19 win over the Broncos. It's hard to blame him given that he saw a carry (23) or target (five) on 66.7 percent of his offensive snaps. The Steelers have scaled his playing time back a little bit since the 100 percent snap share Week 1, but Harris is still handling a three-down role and has clearly become more of a priority when he's on the field. He should be busy again Sunday night against the Seahawks.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Najee Harris and Braxton Weidman: A bond that has helped a 9-year-old fight his hardest battle Harris began a relationship with Weidman while at Alabama, and has helped the young Tide fan fight glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Shoulder injury ends season for Steelers WR Smith-Schuster
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster's season is overOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucky's Breakdown: Justin Herbert, Davante Adams soar; Patrick Mahomes can't carry Chiefs' defense
Justin Herbert is King of the Quarterbacks, while Patrick Mahomes & Co. should hit the panic button, Bucky Brooks writes.OCTOBER 11, 2021
2021 Highlights: Najee Harris' Best Plays from 122-Yd Game From Week 5 ' Pittsburgh Steelers
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Najee Harris' best plays from 142-yard game ' Week 5 Watch Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris' best plays from 142-yard game vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • NFL.COM
122 rushing yards before exit Harris carried 23 times for 122 yards and a TD in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Broncos, but he was forced out of the game in the fourth quarter with cramps and did not return, Joe R...
Impact Assuming no issues other than cramping are in play, Harris' Week 6 availability shouldn't be in any danger, though we'll track his status once the Steelers begin their prep for next Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Next up for the team's RB reps if Harris' practice reps end up impacted at all are Benny Snell and Kalen Ballage.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 5 best and worst fantasy football matchups: Josh Allen set to shine, Najee Harris in a tough spot and more Strength of schedule for each team, broken down by position, for Week 5 fantasy football matchups
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Early season NFL All-Rookie Team features Mac Jones, Najee Harris, Ja'Marr Chase
After breaking down all the tape from the first four games of the season, Rob Rang picks the best rookies in the league.OCTOBER 9, 2021
NFL Prospect Watch: Robinson latest standout RB for Alabama
Brian Robinson Jr. returned for a fifth season at top-ranked Alabama ready for a bigger role as the primary rusherOCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL's top rookie RBs Javonte Williams, Najee Harris to face off in #DENvsPIT Plus, hear what Justin Simmons and Courtland Sutton had to say about how to respond this week in Pittsburgh.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Records 21 touches in Week 4 Harris rushed 15 times for 62 yards and a touchdown while securing six of seven targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Packers.
Impact The Steelers' offense struggled to keep up with the Packers on Sunday, but the rookie remained heavily involved and tallied 91 yards from scrimmage while topping 20 touches for a second straight week. Harris bolstered his fantasy results with a one-yard touchdown rush in the fourth quarter, which marked the first rushing touchdown of his career. The 23-year-old faces a difficult matchup at home against the Broncos in Week 5, but he should continue to see plenty of work in Pittsburgh's offense.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ron Cook: Steelers have plenty of problems, but Najee Harris isn't one Najee Harris probably won’t break the Steelers’ rookie rushing record. He might not score double-digit touchdowns. He almost certainly won’t...
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Tomlin not going to push panic button with Steelers at 1-2
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he's not going to hit the panic button with the team sitting at 1-2SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy football stock watch: Steelers' Najee Harris rises to the challenge Rookie running back Najee Harris shows off receiving ability in Week 3 with 14 catches, while Ronald Jones' usage drops considerably in Tamp...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Postgame Press Conference (Week 3 vs Bengals): Najee Harris ' Pittsburgh Steelers
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Sloppy Steelers in an unusual spot: last place in AFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling at 1-2 following a 24-10 loss to CincinnatiSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Najee Harris' Herculean hurdle not enough to convert fourth down Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris' Herculean hurdle not enough to convert fourth down.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
Ben Roethlisberger's battered & Najee Harris is going nowhere behind Steelers' 'disastrous' offensive line Ben Roethlisberger took too many hits, and Najee Harris gained too few rushing yards. Worse, it's not likely to change anytime soon.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • PENNLIVE.COM
NFL Week 2 top moments: Ravens, Titans, Cowboys escape with wins Sunday
Derrick Henry ran wild, Tom Brady stayed hot, and kickers loomed large. Here are the top moments from Week 2 in the NFL!SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Salvages day as receiver Harris carried the ball 10 times for 38 yards in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Raiders. He also added five receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown.
Impact Harris continued to dominate the work out of Pittsburgh's backfield, as he accounted for 10 of the team's 14 total rush attempts. However, game script limited him in that role. He did manage to make up for his lack of production on the ground with good production as a pass-catcher, highlighted by a 25-yard touchdown reception at the beginning of the fourth quarter. While Harris ended up being productive enough in the box score, his inability to work efficiently as a rusher is becoming a concern as he now has 26 rush attempts for 83 yards across two games.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
