Yahoo Fantasy Football on Kenneth Gainwell

ArticleFantasy Football: Justin Boone's backup running back rankings for 2026
Read the full article

From the article

In Tampa Bay, he'll step into Rachaad White's old role as an overqualified No. 2 back with weekly RB3/flex potential thanks to his pass-catching prowess. Last year in Pittsburgh, Gainwell caught 73 balls for 486 yards and three touchdowns, while finishing the year with over 1,000 scrimmage yards and eight total TDs... If Irving ever misses time again, Gainwell will immediately be in the conversation as a top-15 fantasy back.
Captured by STACKED 1 hr after posting

STACKED’s take

Positive signalValue

Gainwell's 1,000+ scrimmage yards and pass-catching make him top-15 upside if Fournette injured.

Gainwell is ranked seventh among backup RBs and stepped into Rachaad White's old role in Tampa Bay as an overqualified No. 2 back with weekly RB3/flex potential thanks to his pass-catching prowess. Last year in Pittsburgh, Gainwell caught 73 balls for 486 yards and three touchdowns while finishing with over 1,000 scrimmage yards and eight total TDs. He proved capable of handling the starting job when called upon, posting 134 yards and two TDs in one game, 105 yards in another, 122 yards in a third, and 126 yards in a fourth. If Leonard Fournette ever misses time, Gainwell will immediately be in the conversation as a top-15 fantasy back.

Kenneth Gainwell headshotKenneth GainwellRB · TBPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

More on Kenneth Gainwell and from Yahoo Fantasy Football