Two Steelers can reach feat for first time since 1976

The Steelers (7-4) have continued to find ways to win games this season. One of the biggest reasons for their winning record as of late has been their running game, which could see something happen for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Najee Harris, Pittsburgh's first-round pick in 2021, and Jaylen Warren, an undrafted rookie in 2022, can become the franchise's next two running backs to each rush for 1,000+ yards. 

It would be the first time since 1976 when Hall of Famer Franco Harris (1,128) and Rocky Bleier (1,036) reached the feat, per Steelers.com.

Harris has 598 rushing yards while Warren has 542 yards on the ground. That means Harris needs to average 67 rushing yards per game and Warren must average 76.3 rushing yards per game over the last six games of the season.

It won't be an easy task, but the two backs have established themselves as one of the best running back duos in the league this year.

Head coach Mike Tomlin says that both Harris and Warren "do everything," so teams are facing fresh running backs all the time, which makes it very tough on defenses.

The Steelers offensive line has also been clicking ever since they inserted their 2023 first-round pick, offensive tackle Broderick Jones, into the starting lineup. 

Over the past four weeks, Pittsburgh has had at least 150 rushing yards in each game and is averaging 174 rushing yards per game.

It's certainly been a dominant stretch for the Steelers rushing attack and that can continue this week as well when they host the Cardinals (2-10), who are allowing the third most rushing yards per game (140.1) in the league.