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Fantasy Focus Football on Kenneth Gainwell

PodcastLate Round STEALS to Win Your LeagueCaptured August 1, 2026
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Last year, Mayfield targeted the running back position 90 times. That ranked sixth in the NFL... Gainwell is situated to be that for him... he has proven capable of handling a variety of touches... given that Bucky Irving is still nursing this nagging shoulder injury.
Mentioned at 3:30 – 5:42

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Gainwell positioned as lead back and safety valve in Mayfield's pass-heavy scheme.

Gainwell is positioned as the lead back in Tampa Bay with Rashad White off the roster. Baker Mayfield targeted the running back position 90 times (sixth in NFL) with 77 completions (fourth in league), making Gainwell a natural safety valve. He has proven capable of handling a variety of touches beyond pass-catching, averaging 5.1 yards per carry on first downs, and is particularly valuable given Bucky Irving's nagging shoulder injury.

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