Overview

• Warren was made a pregame inactive in Dublin when his knee did not feel good enough to play, according to Mike Tomlin.
• Kenneth Gainwell stepped in as the starter and delivered 19 carries for 99 yards with two rushing touchdowns plus six receptions for 35 yards.
• Tomlin lauded Gainwell as a top‑notch competitor and said he has a great deal of confidence in him after the win over the Vikings.
• Pittsburgh’s ground game posted 0.16 EPA per rush and a 62% success rate, underscoring the efficiency of Gainwell’s outing.
• With Warren on a new two‑year deal and rookie Kaleb Johnson yet to separate, Gainwell’s performance could prompt a bye‑week reassessment of roles.