Jaylen Warren named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

Colts Steelers Football Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) rushes during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko) (Matt Durisko/AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

By Chris Ward

This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after a standout performance in the Steelers’ 34-22 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

It’s Warren’s first offensive player of the week award, and he’s the first Steelers player to earn the honor since Ben Roethlisberger in Week 10 of the 2020 season.

On Sunday against the Colts, Warren became the first player in Steelers history with a 50+ yard receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game.

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