Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Two touches in victory
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Patterson secured his lone target for no yards while rushing once for no yards during Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Patterson hasn't been especially productive when healthy this season, but Sunday's Week 11 win marked the first time he was held without any yards during that 2024 campaign. As long as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren remain healthy, it seems unlikely that Patterson will have much of a role in the Steelers' offense.
Patterson rushed three times for 14 yards during Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
Patterson made his return to the field Sunday after missing the Steelers' four games heading into their Week 9 bye due to an ankle injury. He was on the field for just eight offensive snaps but still logged three touches. Although it's encouraging to see Patterson back in action, he hasn't been a reliable fantasy option when healthy this year.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Finally over ankle injury
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Patterson (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson is finally healthy again after having missed each of the Steelers' last four games prior to a Week 9 bye. He's poised to reprise his role as Pittsburgh's return man on kickoffs Sunday against the Commanders. Patterson can also contribute at running back, but his opportunities will likely be limited with Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren both healthy.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Not playing vs. Big Blue
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Patterson (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's game against the Giants, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson was limited in practice all week, but he still drew the doubtful tag due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Colts. The injury is severe enough for Patterson to remain sidelined for a fourth-straight week, and with the Steelers on the bye for Week 9, his next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 10. Aaron Shampklin will once again serve as the Steelers' No. 3 running back Monday behind starter Najee Harris and backup Jaylen Warren.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Listed as doubtful
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Patterson (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson logged a trio of limited practice sessions this week, but he's nonetheless trending in the wrong direction for Monday's home game against New York. If he can't suit up versus the Giants, Patterson will get the benefit of a bye to rest up before working to return Week 10 at Washington.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Limited in return to practice
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Patterson (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson has been unable to play or practice since suffering an ankle injury during the Steelers' Week 4 contest against the Colts. His return to practice is a sign that the 2013 first-round pick is progressing through the injury, and his practice participation over the next two days will determine whether he'll be able to suit up for Monday night's game against the Giants. Through the first four games of the regular season, Patterson logged 16 carries for 92 yards and five catches (on seven targets) for 34 yards while operating as the No. 3 running back behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Won't play in Week 7
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Patterson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Patterson had missed the Steelers' last two games and was unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury, so it's no surprise he won't suit up for Sunday night's contest. Expect Aaron Shampklin to serve as Pittsburgh's No. 3 running back behind both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren while Patterson remains sidelined.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Logs another DNP
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Patterson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson has been unable to practice this week, and he is in jeopardy of missing a third straight game due to an ankle injury. He'll have to practice in some capacity Friday to give himself a shot to play against the Jets on Sunday. If Patterson is ruled out, Aaron Shampklin would serve as the third-string running back behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Not practicing to begin week
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Patterson (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.
Patterson has missed the Steelers' last two games after injuring his ankle Week 4 against the Colts. He has yet to practice since sustaining the injury, and he is in jeopardy of missing a third straight game Sunday against the Jets. Aaron Shampklin will likely be active as the Steelers' No. 3 back behind Najee Harris (rib) and Jaylen Warren for Week 7 if Patterson can't play.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Set to miss another game
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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that Patterson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
After exiting the Steelers' Week 4 loss to the Colts with an ankle injury, Patterson didn't practice in any capacity last week before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys. The 33-year-old doesn't sound like he's yet made much notable progress in his recovery from the injury, with Tomlin's decision to rule Patterson out for a second straight game early in the week suggesting that he's unlikely to practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday. Additionally, Tomlin labeled Jaylen Warren (knee) as doubtful for Sunday's contest, so Warren's likely absence along with Patterson's should clear the way for Najee Harris to handle the majority of the snaps and touches out of the backfield in Week 6.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Won't play against Dallas
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Patterson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Both Patterson and Jaylen Warren (knee) will be unavailable Sunday after neither running back participated in any practices during the week. Aaron Shampklin is poised to operate as the top backup to Najee Harris, while one or both of Jonathan Ward and La'Mical Perine are options to be elevated from the practice squad to provide backfield depth. Patterson's next chance to play will be Week 6 against the Raiders.
Patterson (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
The same goes for Jaylen Warren (knee), leaving both players iffy for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. For now, the team's two healthy backfield options are Najee Harris and Aaron Shampklin, with La'Mical Perine and Jonathan Ward candidates for elevation from Pittsburgh's practice squad ahead of Week 5 action.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Unable to practice
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Patterson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Neither did Jaylen Warren, who missed Sunday's loss to Indianapolis with a knee injury. Patterson took advantage early on with six carries for 43 yards before halftime, only to miss the second half after injuring his ankle. He's now uncertain for Week 5 against Dallas, potentially leaving Aaron Shampklin as the No. 2 running behind Najee Harris, who would then be expected to take on another huge workload after playing 92 percent of snaps post-halftime in Sunday's loss.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Exits game with ankle injury
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Patterson left Sunday's game against the Colts after suffering an ankle injury, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Before his exit, Patterson carried six times for 43 yards and caught two passes for 19 yards. In his absence, Aaron Shampklin is available to back up Najee Harris.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Sleeper RBs
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Jaylen Warren (knee) has been ruled out for Week 4, which puts Patterson in a good spot to earn extra work behind Najee Harris in a favorable matchup against Indianapolis. Patterson just had four carries for 33 yards and three catches for 15 yards on five targets in Week 3 against the Chargers, and we know Arthur Smith likes using Patterson when possible. Harris should get the majority of carries for the Steelers, but Patterson could lead the backfield in receptions. And the Colts run defense isn't great, with three running backs already scoring at least 10.2 PPR points against Indianapolis this year. Patterson is worth using as a flex option in Week 4.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Likely to play more Sunday
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Patterson is expected to see more playing time Sunday against the Colts with Jaylen Warren (knee) ruled out, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Patterson is coming off his most productive game of the young season last week, rushing four times for 33 yards against the Chargers while adding three catches for 15 additional yards on five targets. Najee Harris likely will get all he can handle as the early-down back versus Indy, but Patterson may approach Warren's usage (6.3 touches per game so far) as the backup. It's likely not enough to make Patterson a worthwhile fantasy play.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Records seven touches in victory
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Patterson rushed four times for 33 yards while securing three of five targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chargers.
Patterson was on the field for 34 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, which was tied with fellow backup running back Jaylen Warren. However, Patterson saw more work than Warren and was efficient with his touches. Patterson totaled just 16 rushing yards over the first two weeks of the regular season, but it was encouraging to see him more involved against the Chargers.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Two carries in Week 2
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Patterson carried the ball twice for three yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
Patterson played just four offensive snaps, down from the nine he saw during the season opener. Despite his limited playing time, he's seen multiple carries in each of the first two games of the season. However, Patterson is unlikely to be relevant in most fantasy formats as long as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are healthy.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Tallies four carries in victory
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Patterson rushed four times for 13 yards during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.
Patterson was on the field for just nine offensive snaps during Sunday's Week 1 matchup, but he saw ample work when on the field and ultimately had more carries than fellow reserve running back Jaylen Warren. However, it seems likely that Patterson will remain the No. 3 option at running back since Warren was on the field for 21 offensive snaps, and his advantage in touch volume could simply have been a product of his greater familiarity with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's scheme. Patterson is also in line to serve as the Steelers' top kickoff returner in 2024, although he failed to get one he could take back in Week 1.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Long touchdown to close preseason
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Patterson rushed the ball three times for 31 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 31-24 preseason loss to the Lions.
With Jaylen Warren (hamstring) sidelined, Patterson was the second back on the field behind Najee Harris. Patterson played with both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, but his highlight of the game came on the team's first drive, when he ripped through the middle of the field for a 31-yard touchdown scamper. Warren looks likely to be ready for Week 1, but Patterson would likely get extra passing-down work and some occasional carries if Warren is unable to suit up.
