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Kenneth Gainwell finally broke out in Pittsburgh. He caught 73 passes and averaged 13 PPR fantasy points per game last season. From Weeks 11-18, Gainwell ranked third among running backs in first-read share (15.3%) and second in receiving yards per game (45.4)... A consistent receiving role with occasional spikes in usage makes him one of the better mid- to late-round running back values on the board.
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Gainwell's receiving prowess and Mayfield's checkdown tendencies make him a mid-round RB steal.

Gainwell is ADP 100 (RB35) and offers tremendous value given Bucky Irving's injury history. After breaking out in Pittsburgh with 73 receptions and 13 PPR points per game last season, Gainwell is now tied to Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay. From Weeks 11–18, he ranked 3rd among RBs in first-read share (15.3%) and 2nd in receiving yards per game (45.4), with the 3rd-highest yards per route run (2.10) among backs with 80+ routes. Mayfield's willingness to check down (ranked no worse than 8th in pass attempts behind the line since 2023) ensures a consistent receiving role with occasional usage spikes, making him a strong mid-to-late-round RB value.

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