Boro have slipped too far away from the play-off places to challenge for promotion this term, while key first-team players such as Dael Fry, Marcus Tavernier, Sam Morsy and Anfernee Dijksteel have been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Warnock will therefore be handing some of his younger players an opportunity in the next few weeks, with striker Josh Coburn, as well as midfielders Hayden Hackney and Connor Malley, training with the first team.
The Teessiders were beaten 2-0 at Barnsley last time out and have now gone four games without a win.
Warnock may also choose to change his side’s formation against QPR to play with a back three and wing-backs and match the visitors up.
Here’s who we think could start for Boro at the Riverside.
9. RW: Patrick Roberts
Was withdrawn after an hour at Hull with Boro still monitoring his progress following a hamstring injury. Has been influential in both matches under Warnock. Photo: Alex Davidson
10. LW: Britt Assombalonga
Made an impact in a wide forward position at Stoke. Scored twice against QPR in the reverse fixture which was his best performance of the season. Photo: Getty Images
11. ST: Ashley Fletcher
Started on the bench at Hull but is likely to be recalled to the starting XI. Boro's top scorer with 11 this season. Photo: Alex Livesey