Jaylen Warren vs Kenneth Walker: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Walker is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back put up 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Kenneth Walker of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 10.4 in 17. A 1.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.9 points favors Jaylen Warren, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Kenneth Walker profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1027 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Jaylen Warren is off Week 9 and Kenneth Walker Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
