DK Metcalf's blocking gets the spotlight on Warren's run

CBS Sports' fast-starting Short has viewers discussing the work that helps a running back reach the end zone.

Channel: CBS Sports Story of October 13, 2026Trari Newsroom

Why this story? The video opened at a pace of 147,602 views a day, 12 times a normal first day on this channel (12,398).

Metcalf leads the way for Warren 😤

A receiver's contribution doesn't always end with a catch. CBS Sports puts DK Metcalf's blocking front and center in "Metcalf leads the way for Warren 😤," giving the work around Jaylen Warren's run its own highlight.

The Short drew about 148,000 views in its first day, far beyond the channel's usual audience for the format. Its comment section was nearly six times busier than a typical first day, too.

Much of that conversation is about Metcalf using his size and strength to help clear the way. Viewers discuss his value as a blocker, while others point to the teamwork behind Warren reaching the end zone. Some also direct attention away from the featured receiver and toward the protection at the start of the play.

For a clip named after Metcalf's lead work, that's a fitting discussion: Warren carries the ball, but the supporting work gets a share of the attention.

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The numbers

The Short's first-day views and comments both ran well above CBS Sports' usual start for this format.

the video's first day

usual first day here

12,398

this video

147,602

subscribers

1,250,000

▲ 10,000 in the last 7 days

total views

1,472,389,761

views per day

844,014

typical day: 702,304

the video

views

163,744

likes

2,919

comments

76

days online

1

subscribers: this channel and similar channels

NFL Films

1,390,000

SPORTSNET

1,280,000

CBS Sports

1,250,000

TPS

1,230,000

NFL Throwback

1,220,000

The Rich Eisen Show

1,140,000

As of October 13, 2026 · Data source: Trari Social News, Trari Traffic Trends and Ranking Platform, Google YouTube

Subscriber, view, like and comment counts are YouTube's. Rates, usual days, rankings, comparisons and categories are Trari's own calculations.