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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been one of the biggest fantasy busts in 2022, but since the running back position is scarce and he was a first-round pick in preseason drafts, his injury status still carries significance.
Harris has battled injuries since before the season started and is dealing with a knee ailment heading into Week 11.
Will Harris play in Week 11, and what is his fantasy outlook against the Cincinnati Bengals? Let's dive into it.
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Is Najee Harris Healthy or Injured?
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Harris (knee) has some knee discomfort, although he doesn't expect it to be an issue for the Week 11 game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals.
Fantasy managers should expect Harris to be limited somewhat in practices this week, though, but ultimately he should be available this weekend. That said, nothing is a forgone conclusion as injury statuses can change in a hurry, so continue to monitor his latest injury updates before Sunday arrives.
Najee Harris Week 11 Fantasy Outlook
Harris out touches Jaylen Warren 20 to 12, but Warren caught three passes while Najee didn't log a catch. Harris had his best rushing performance of the season with 99 yards on 20 carries but ultimately produced another fantasy dud as he failed to reach the end zone.
Heading into a matchup with the Bengals, Harris' ceiling is limited again because of the injury concerns, and Warren is starting to get a more significant role in the Steelers backfield. Additionally, the Cincinnati defense has been a top-10 unit in fantasy points per game allowed to the running back position.
This all adds up to a bleak outlook for Harris' fantasy production for yet another game this season. Especially if Warren continues to take away from his passing game work, he'll become a mere touchdown-or-bust fantasy asset, which is far from promising in a poor offense led by a rookie quarterback. It's tough to bench him since he was such an expensive choice in fantasy drafts, but his floor and ceiling continue to drop.
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