The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to make the most of a highly anticipated Week 7 matchup. An inter-conference duel against the New Orleans Saints will be held in Paris on Sunday morning. Sure, traveling and preparation adjustments can be daunting. But Mike McCarthy’s squad is already in good position to succeed.
Especially if they keep feeding Jaylen Warren during his explosive heat check.
It’s nearly impossible to ignore the impact of Pittsburgh’s leading rusher. Well, that’s probably because he’s been the catalyst for McCarthy’s unit recently. Entering Week 7, Warren ranks seventh in rushing yards (460) and first in receiving yards (258) among NFL tailbacks. He extends plays as a reliable check-down option for Aaron Rodgers while also gaining tough yards between the tackles.
But this isn’t new for Pittsburgh’s versatile tailback.
In fact, during the last three performances, Jaylen Warren has averaged 130.7 scrimmage yards while maintaining 5.3 yards per carry. He’s also contributed two touchdowns while keeping the offense ahead of schedule.
The effort has been desperately needed for Pittsburgh’s revamped offense. And his contributions could lead to more success against a struggling New Orleans defense. But will McCarthy continue to use Warren as the centerpiece of his offense?
The Pittsburgh Steelers can demolish the Saints behind a heavy dosage ofJaylen Warren
I do not see why not.
Brandon Staley’s defense ranks 30th in rushing yards allowed per game. They also allow 29.7 points per game this season. That should be music to McCarthy’s ears.
Why? Because scoring points is becoming much easier. Since Week 4, Pittsburgh has averaged 28 points per game. A few offensive line adjustments and an increase in Warren’s touches became a catalyst for production. Since then, the offense has been clicking. And now Rodgers and company must take full advantage of a struggling incoming defense.
A stifling offensive performance is obtainable for Pittsburgh. Sure, the offense is entering the matchup short-staffed. Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and Roman Wilson (hand) are both on injured reserve and are not expected to see action for a few weeks. But their absences haven’t stopped the Steelers from progressing.
If McCarthy wants Pittsburgh’s offensive momentum to survive the trip to Paris, the game plan should begin and end with Jaylen Warren. New Orleans has struggled to contain opposing rushing attacks, and Warren has already demonstrated why limiting his touches would be a mistake. Rico Dowdle deserves a few touches as well, but not as many as he did last week.
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