Jaylen Warren vs Rachaad White: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Jaylen Warren and Rachaad White is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back put up 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Rachaad White of the Washington Commanders averaged 7.2 in 17. A 5.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 5.1 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.
Both are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. Jaylen Warren caught 40 balls for 333 yards, and Rachaad White hauled in 40 for 218. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.
Jaylen Warren has his bye in Week 9, and Rachaad White rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
