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Najee Harris

Running Back · Fantasy Football 2026 outlook, 2025 season stats, and AI-powered matchup analysis.

PPG

12.8

Games

17

Bye

W9

2025 Season Stats

PPG

12.8

Games

17

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

6

Rec

30

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

Najee Harris 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Najee Harris is the Pittsburgh Steelers running back and finished the 2025 regular season as a streaming-viable fantasy option at his position. He averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 17 appearances, which ranks him 0th among running backs in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Najee Harris finished 2025 with 1,010 rushing yards and 6 ground scores. He added 30 catches for 225 receiving yards, a meaningful passing-game role that lifts his PPR floor without making him a pure receiving back.

Najee Harris profiles as a traditional early-down workhorse. When his team is ahead or in a favorable script, his volume is elite. When the game turns into a passing contest, his ceiling drops. Target him in spots where Vegas implies a positive script and his team is favored.

Heading into 2026, Najee Harris projects as a core piece of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Managers drafting him need to plan around his Week 9 bye and monitor training camp reports for role changes. DraftCall's AI comparison engine lets you pit him against any other NFL player in seconds, factoring in matchup quality, recent form, and scoring format, so you can make start or sit calls with real reasoning instead of gut feel.

Najee Harris Head to Head Matchups

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Najee Harris Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Najee Harris score in 2025?

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game in the 2025 NFL regular season across 17 appearances, which ranks him 0th among running backs on our 2026 draft board.

What is Najee Harris's 2026 fantasy outlook?

Najee Harris projects as a streaming-viable running back in 2026 fantasy football. His 2025 per-game production establishes a realistic baseline, though weekly start or sit decisions should factor in matchup quality, injury status, and game script. Use DraftCall's AI comparison engine to pit him against any other player and get a clear verdict.

What is Najee Harris's bye week?

Najee Harris has his bye in Week 9 as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plan roster depth at running back for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Najee Harris worth drafting in 2026?

Based on 2025 production, Najee Harris ranks 0th at running back and is a streaming-viable fantasy option. Draft position depends on league format, scoring rules, and whether you need a weekly starter or a bench stash, but his production profile makes him a legitimate fantasy asset.

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