Najee Harris Scores Spectacular 36-Yard Touchdown Against Raiders

Najee Harris, the running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, made a significant impact in the team’s recent game against the Las Vegas Raiders. On October 13, 2024, Harris scored his first touchdown of the season with a remarkable 36-yard run, culminating in an epic Superman dive to reach the pylon.

This standout play helped push the Steelers’ lead to 22-7. Harris’s performance was particularly notable given the Raiders’ struggling run defense, which has allowed the 11th-highest explosive run rate and the tenth-most rushing yards per game this season.

Despite his impressive touchdown, Harris’s overall season has been somewhat underwhelming in fantasy terms. He averages 18.8 touches and 77.8 total yards per game, ranking him as the RB36 in fantasy points per game. However, his role as the lead back in a run-first offense and the favorable matchup against the Raiders suggested he was due for a strong game.

Harris’s availability for the game was not in question despite being a non-participant at practice on Wednesday, which was attributed to rest and recovery. His performance will be closely watched, especially with the status of other running backs like Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson still uncertain.