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The offseason acquisition paled in comparison to Bucky Irving, especially in the passing game, where Irving caught seven passes for 48 yards and Gainwell had just one catch. Irving looked like the exciting rookie we saw in 2024, which could make Gainwell more of a traditional backup than a committee member. Gainwell needs to show more in Week 2 to avoid becoming strictly an Irving backup plan.
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Gainwell underperformed Irving in passing game; risks becoming pure backup if trend continues.

Gainwell, an offseason acquisition, paled in comparison to Bucky Irving in Week 1, particularly in the passing game where Irving caught seven passes for 48 yards versus Gainwell's one catch. The source notes Irving looked like the exciting rookie seen in 2024, which could make Gainwell more of a traditional backup than a committee member. Gainwell needs to show more in Week 2 to avoid becoming strictly an Irving backup plan.

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