Steelers Film Room: Najee Harris runs wild on Bengals' defense
Following a couple of strong performances from Jaylen Warren, many in Pittsburgh were all but ready to move on from Najee Harris. But then came Sunday in Cincy, where Harris looked like the back Pittsburgh drafted him to be. That garnered praise from Mike Tomlin, and when you watch the film, you'll see why: A […]
Following a couple of strong performances from Jaylen Warren, many in Pittsburgh were all but ready to move on from Najee Harris.
But then came Sunday in Cincy, where Harris looked like the back Pittsburgh drafted him to be.
That garnered praise from Mike Tomlin, and when you watch the film, you'll see why:
A 250 LB Locomotive
Harris plowing through the line and carrying the whole Bengals back seven with him was the run that set tone in this game, with Najee and Pittsburgh showing you who was the more physical team on Sunday.
Give Credit Where It's Due
Harris may have stolen the show, but his big game doesn't happen without the men creating holes in front of him.
Two of those players were TE Darnell Washington and WR Allen Robinson, whose unselfish play, especially as receiving options has been a catalyst for the explosion in the run game.
Harris may not be the fastest player, but it was good to see him show enough juice to get to the perimeter and allocate yardage on a big run.
As the Steelers' line continues to create displacement, Harris should be expected to rattle off big runs on the regular.
Another 1k Yard Season?
For all the grief that Harris receives both from fans and media, Najee is on pace to go for 1000 yards yet again, meaning he will have started every year of his career reaching the milestone mark.
We'll see where it goes from here, but his durability and reliable nature are what he's hung his hat on in Pittsburgh, and it will be the reason why he receives a second contract in the Steel City.
