The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to be efficient in the run game. The Steelers are 10th in the NFL in rushing yards per game, but average less than four yards per carry. Pittsburgh is also 25th in the league in rush success rate, and they’ll be shorthanded at running back again this week.

According to Nick Farabaugh of PennLive, Jaylen Warren will miss his second straight game. The Steelers will utilize Aaron Shampklin and Jonathan Ward as the running backs behind Najee Harris, as Cordarrelle Patterson will likely be out, as well.

Jaylen Warren will be out for a second straight week, per sources.

Steelers will look to Aaron Shampklin + Jonathan Ward this week along with Najee Harris.

— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) October 4, 2024

Patterson had a terrific showing against the Colts, averaging over seven yards per carry before going down with an ankle injury. Harris finished with 19 yards on 13 carries. The Steelers need more out of their run game. Luckily for them, they are facing a Cowboys defense that ranks 26th in defensive rush success rate.