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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has had a disappointing sophomore season. Last year he averaged 70.6 rushing yards per game as a rookie.
Meanwhile, the former Alabama star running back has averaged 55.9 rushing yards per game this season. More importantly, he was the RB4 as a rookie, averaging 15.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. This year, Harris is the RB20, averaging 10.9 fantasy points per game.
While the second-year running back hasn’t missed a game this season, he has been on the injury report over the past few weeks.
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Is Najee Harris Healthy Or Injured?
Harris suffered an oblique injury in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday heading into last week’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. While the second-year running back played, Harris was back on the injury report this week with the oblique injury.
After not practicing yesterday, the former Alabama star was a limited participant in today’s practice.
While he played last week against the Falcons, being on the injury report again this week isn't ideal. Therefore, fantasy players should have a backup plan if Harris can’t play against the Baltimore Ravens this week.
What Running Back Should I Add Off The Wavier Wire?
The top running back on the waiver wire is James Cooks. The former Florida State star is available in over 50% of ESPN leagues.
The Buffalo Bills rookie has started to earn more of a role lately. Last week, he had 20 touches for 110 scrimmage yards in the win over the New England Patriots. Furthermore, his 110 scrimmage yards led the team.
More importantly, last week was the second time Cook earned double-digit rushing attempts over the past three weeks. By comparison, he had only one such performance over the first nine games this year.
Furthermore, the rookie has a solid matchup this week against the New York Jets. The AFC East division rival has surrendered 101.3 rushing yards and 21.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game to running backs over the past three weeks.
Fantasy players who need a last-minute replacement at running back should add Cook off the waiver wire.
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