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ArticleFantasy Football: 4 Late-Round Running Backs to Draft (2026)
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Kenneth Gainwell was an integral part of the Pittsburgh backfield last year for the entire season, but he really hit his stride in Weeks 11-18 as the RB7 in fantasy points per game with 13.3 touches and 85 total yards per game.
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Gainwell's late-season surge and receiving efficiency project RB2 upside in Tampa Bay.

Gainwell emerged as a strong fantasy asset in Weeks 11-18 last season as the RB7 in fantasy points per game with 13.3 touches and 85 total yards per game. During that stretch, he ranked third in target share (17.5%), second in receiving yards per game (45.4), fourth in yards per route run (2.10), and first in first downs per route run (0.116). He also ranked 14th in explosive run rate and missed tackle rate overall for the season among backs. Moving to Tampa Bay as a complement to Bucky Irving, Gainwell could easily return RB2 value in 2026 if circumstances align, with particular appeal in PPR formats.

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