{
  "id": 10931359,
  "title": "Jaylen Warren, Adetomiwa Adebawore, and Genesis Smith are the AFC’s Week 3 Secret Superstars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/jaylen-warren-adetomiwa-adebawore-and-genesis-smith-are-the-afcs-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1130238/jaylen-warren-adetomiwa-adebawore-genesis-smith-afc-standouts-week-3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jaylen Warren, Adetomiwa Adebawore, and Genesis Smith have been named the AFC’s Week 3 Secret Superstars. Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers' run game underperforming early in the season, Warren had a breakout game, rushing for 127 yards on 17 carries while also catching three passes for 49 yards. He also created over 8 yards after contact per attempt, which was above what was expected of the Steelers' backs. Warren's performance helped the Steelers defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts' defense improved significantly against the Houston Texans, allowing just 223 net yards on 51 plays and a -0.11 EPA per play. Fourth-round draft pick Adetomiwa Adebawore was a key contributor, recording 1.5 sacks and four total pressures in 13 pass-rush snaps. His presence on the field improved the Colts' defensive performance, allowing them to rank better in yards per play and EPA per play.",
  "summary": "Superstars may lead the discussion when it comes to success in the NFL, but more often than not, it’s the guys you barely know who will make the plays needed when they’re needed. Such players can be underrated for all kinds of reasons. Perhaps they’re playing in a smaller market, and the media isn’t appropriately […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}