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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Kenneth Gainwell
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Kenneth Gainwell
PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Kenneth Gainwell is an 'auto-click' value at RB39 (111th overall ADP) because he is an efficient, pass-catching back who could realistically push Bucky Irving for the lead-back role. Gainwell ranked 4th in yards per route run and 1st in first downs per route run last year, and the team's offseason moves suggest they won't simply hand Irving 300 touches.PositiveSleeperAug 12, 2026
Kenny Gainwell is a target in the late rounds (RB39, 111th overall) as the potential 'new Rashad White' in Tampa Bay. He demonstrated high efficiency last year, ranking 4th in yards per route run and 14th in explosive run rate. He is expected to compete with the injury-prone Bucky Irving for backfield production.PositiveSleeperAug 8, 2026
Kenneth Gainwell is identified as a top late-round running back target. The source notes his efficiency and the potential for the Buccaneers to support multiple running backs, ranking him ahead of Rashad White and Jordan Mason.NegativeValueAug 7, 2026
The source identifies Kenneth Gainwell as a late-round depth option for PPR formats to help round out a roster after securing elite starters.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
The source notes Kenneth Gainwell is ranked RB 36, one spot ahead of Rashad White whom he replaces. Gainwell has been described by Tampa Bay's coaching staff as very similar to Bucky Irving and able to mirror each other. The source views Gainwell as an upgraded version of White and suggests the money spent indicates the team views him as a 1B back who will chip away at receptions and workload.NegativeUsageJul 27, 2026
Gainwell led the Pittsburgh Steelers in receptions last year in an egregious manner, but the source expects his checkdown volume to decline significantly in 2026. The addition of more reliable wide receivers (Michael Pittman, Jeremy Bernard) and Aaron Rodgers' presence means pass volume will shift toward receivers rather than running backs. The source notes that Gainwell's reception total was an outlier driven by lack of receiver trust, not a sustainable role.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
The source notes Kenneth Gainwell is RB 36 in ECR, one spot ahead of Rashad White whom he replaces. Gainwell has been described by coaching staff as very similar to Bucky Irving and able to mirror each other, with language suggesting he is an upgraded version of Rashad White. The source indicates the money spent on Gainwell suggests the team views him as a 1B back, and he will chip away at receptions from Irving.NegativeUsageJul 27, 2026
Gainwell led the Pittsburgh Steelers in receptions last year at an egregious level due to the lack of reliable receivers and Aaron Rodgers' checkdown-friendly tendencies. However, with the addition of new receivers (Michael Pittman, Jeremy Bernard) and improved receiving options, the source expects a significant decrease in checkdowns to Gainwell in 2026. This reduction in pass volume to running backs will directly impact his fantasy value.PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026
Gainwell was a league winner down the stretch in 2025, averaging 6.7 carries per game (career high) and posting 2.10 yards per route run (14th), with strong explosive run rate and missed tackle rate metrics.PositiveValueJul 8, 2026
Analyst is a multi-year Gainwell truther, preferring him over Aaron Jones and Rashad White in the mid-ninth round due to his consistent role and reliability.PositiveProjectionJul 7, 2026
Kenneth Gainwell is expected to rise in ADP over the next couple of weeks.PositiveProjectionJul 7, 2026
Kenny Gainwell benefits from full PPR format and is better than Sean Tucker around the goal line; the team wants a 1A-1B relationship between him and Bucky Irving.NegativeRoleJun 24, 2026
Gainwell is not expected to take over the backfield from Irving, averaging only 6.7 carries per game for Pittsburgh last year (a career high) and being a less efficient pass catcher than Irving.PositiveRoleJun 15, 2026
Gainwell has never been made a core part of any team's running game, averaging only 6.7 rushing attempts per game last year (his career high), suggesting limited threat to Irving's workload.NegativeRoleJun 11, 2026
Kenneth Gainwell may struggle to find his role in the crowded backfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.PositiveProjectionJun 4, 2026
Kenneth Gainwell is viewed as a high-end RB3 with potential for top 20 production, especially if he can secure a larger role in the offense.PositiveDepth ChartJun 4, 2026
Kenneth Gainwell's role is being elevated due to Bucky Irving's injury, but there are concerns about his ADP and potential split in carries.