The Pittsburgh Steelers have utilized a frustrating approach with running backs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell this season and one ESPN insider revealed that isn't going to change.

Field Yates breaks down Kenneth Gainwell's fantasy potential if Jaylen Warren does not play for the Steelers in Week 12.

Via Brooke Pryor of ESPN, head coach Mike Tomlin said in his Tuesday press conference that he’s “ optimistic ” about Jaylen Warren’s availability for Week 12 after the running back suffered an ankle injury during Sunday’s win over the Bengals. But, Tomlin noted, Warren’s practice availability could be limited early in the week.

As the Pittsburgh Steelers cruised to a 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Jaylen Warren took a back seat to Kenneth Gainwell. Pittsburgh's decision to fea

Week 12 is a big moment in the fantasy football season. By now, many of the hottest players have encountered slowdowns. Meanwhile, other players who started slow have heated up.

Warren (ankle) isn't going through individual drills at the start of Wednesday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

PITTSBURGH -- Aside from injuries, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson has not seen much work this season. Johnson, who has struggled to get going, has just 22 carries of 58 yards this season, a far cry from where the Steelers thought he would be as a third-round pick.

Steelers must exploit Bears vulnerable run defense in Week 12. Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell lead Pittsburgh's ground attack against Chicago.