Harris, running game gives Steelers offense an identity
Associated PressPITTSBURGH — When he’s at his best, Najee Harris is a blunt instrument. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back displayed that in a 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday, shoving Falcons safety Richie Grant into the turf with his right arm during a first-quarter run that showed why head coach Mike Tomlin remains committed to Harris after a sluggish start. While regularly fielding questions about whether Jaylen Warren should get increased playing time, Tomlin has praised the development of the undrafted rookie free agent but hasn’t wavered in his support of Harris. That Harris is averaging 4.6 yards per carry over that span — a full 1.3 yards better than his average over the Steelers’ first eight games — is not a coincidence. The Steelers are averaging 157.8 yards rushing over their last four games, the second highest over any five-game span of head coach Mike Tomlin’s 16-year tenure.
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