Steelers’ Jaylen Warren Speaks out on His Touches, Snaps Before Week 11
Pundits, fans and even quarterback Aaron Rodgers have called for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren to receive more touches. But if Warren feels the same way, he’s not letting the public know.
Warren addressed his role in the Steelers offense in front of reporters Friday, two days prior to the team meeting the Cincinnati Bengals in a critical rematch. Warren made clear he aims to maximize the opportunities he gets, not hoping for more.
“I just make sure that every and any play I am in for that I make some shake,” Warren told reporters, via Triblive.com’s Chris Adamski. “I don’t like to calculate how many plays I’m out of a game; I just know that if I’m in on
Warren has posted 474 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground while playing 270 offensive snaps this season. Warren has also registered 23 catches for 214 yards with another score in the passing game.
The veteran leads Steelers running backs in snaps. While missing one game this season, he has played 52.12% of the team’s offensive snaps in 2025.
Kenneth Gainwell is second among Steelers running backs with 227 offensive snaps. That’s 43.82% of the team’s snaps on offense.
Will Jaylen Warren Get More Touches in Week 11?
Coming into the season, pundits expected the Steelers to be a “ground and pound” offense. But that hasn’t exactly been the team’s formula in the first half of the 2025 regular season.
While the Steelers are 26th in pass attempts, they are also just 29th in rushing attempts. Pittsburgh is also 29th in yards per carry and 30th in total rushing yards.
One of the issues is the Steelers just simply aren’t running enough plays on offense overall. The team is last in the NFL in offensive plays at 495 in nine games.
The Steelers aren’t running enough because they don’t have the ball enough. Furthermore, there’s not a lot of touches to go around for any of Pittsburgh’s offensive weapons.
Still, Rodgers has stressed Warren needs the ball more.
“[Warren]’s a talented guy, and we got to give him more touches,” Rodgers told the media after the team’s Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
How Do the Steelers Get Warren More Touches?
It’s easy to state Warren needs the ball more. How the Steelers do that is more complicated.
No one has more touches than Warren for Pittsburgh this season, and yet, the Steelers arguably have one of the worst offenses in the league. One could argue the running back is a big reason why the Steelers aren’t running with more efficiency or posting more yards.
Head coach Mike Tomlin, though, put it in simple terms while speaking to reporters Tuesday. If the Steelers can convert more third downs, then Warren will get more opportunities.
The Steelers were 2-for-11 on third down in Week 10. They are also 7-for-33 (21.2%) on third down over the past three games.
“We win more third downs, we’ll get Jaylen [Warren] more touches,” Tomlin told reporters Tuesday. “It’s as simple as that.
“Jaylen was having the trajectory of a good day in LA, but we didn’t convert enough third downs for you to really, really feel it.”
Warren averaged five yards per carry against the Chargers but only had 14 attempts because the team was behind the entire second half.
The good news is Warren could be in line for a big Sunday. During the team’s first matchup with the Bengals during Week 7, Warren posted 127 yards, averaging 7.9 yards per carry.
Patrick Mahomes STUNS America With Eight Words That Instantly Shut Down a Live TV Ambush — and the Studio Couldn’t Believe What Happened Next!
Patrick Mahomes Holds His Ground During Confrontational Live TV Interview
In today’s carefully scripted media landscape, live television rarely delivers truly unpredictable moments. Producers choreograph interviews, anticipate responses, and manage potential controversies before they can escalate. Yet occasionally, authentic human interaction breaks through the planned narrative, creating moments that resonate far beyond intended audiences or scripted messaging.
The sports media world is no stranger to confrontational interviews designed to generate clicks and engagement. Athletes often respond with rehearsed deflection or explosive reactions, feeding the continuous content cycle that dominates modern sports journalism. These predictable patterns have conditioned audiences to expect performance rather than genuine dialogue.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes recently participated in what appeared to be a routine interview with conservative commentator Karoline Leavitt. The setup seemed standard: discuss playoff preparation, respond to recent criticism, and provide soundbites for upcoming broadcasts. However, Leavitt took a confrontational approach, aiming to provoke Mahomes into an uncharacteristic emotional response.
When Leavitt accused him of being “overly focused on attention-grabbing narratives,” Mahomes calmly replied:
“I don’t care what you think of me.”
His composed tone and steady eye contact transformed a potentially heated exchange into a demonstration of remarkable emotional intelligence. Mahomes’ refusal to participate in manufactured drama left the host visibly unprepared.
The interaction quickly sparked debate across social media and sports talk shows. Supporters praised Mahomes for maintaining dignity under pressure, calling his response an example of leadership and emotional maturity. Critics, however, accused him of arrogance, arguing that public figures owe a level of accountability to media representatives regardless of tone or intent.
Behind the scenes, network executives reportedly were caught off guard by Leavitt’s aggressive questioning. Anonymous production sources suggested the confrontational approach had not been approved during pre-interview discussions, raising potential contractual and procedural issues. The network has since initiated an internal review, while Leavitt defended her approach as legitimate journalism designed to reveal authentic character under pressure.
Sports psychologists analyzed the exchange as a textbook example of composure under unexpected social stress. Dr. Michelle Roberts, a performance psychology consultant, noted that Mahomes exhibited advanced emotional regulation often associated with years of media training. His ability to remain centered while setting firm boundaries highlighted leadership qualities that extend beyond athletic performance.
The viral clip has sparked broader conversations about media ethics, athlete treatment, and the entertainment-driven nature of sports journalism. As the video continues to accumulate millions of views, it stands as a cultural touchpoint on respect, professionalism, and authentic human interaction. Mahomes emerged neither as a villain nor a victim—he simply refused to play a game designed to embarrass him.
