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Kenneth Gainwell

#14 RB / Pittsburgh Steelers / EXP: 5YRS Height: 5-9 Weight: 200 lb Age: 26 College: Memphis Bye 5

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  • Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell: RBs to Start
    By Jamey Eisenberg

    Gainwell has a tough matchup in Week 16 at Detroit, and the Lions are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Along with that, Detroit is No. 5 in fewest receptions allowed to running backs, but I still like Gainwell as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in PPR. Four running backs in the past four games against the Lions have actually scored at least 13.1 PPR points, and Gainwell should still make plays in the passing game against this defense. He has at least six catches and six targets in four of his past five games, and he scored at least 8.7 PPR points in all of those outings with just his receiving totals alone. And in those four games where his receptions were high, he scored at least 16.2 PPR points, and he should be needed in this game if the Steelers are chasing points. I'm excited to start Gainwell in PPR in Week 16.

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  • Gainwell took 13 carries for 80 yards and caught all seven of his targets for 46 yards in Monday's 28-15 win over the Dolphins. Gainwell surprised national viewers by finishing Monday's game as the leading rusher ahead of Miami's De'Von Achane (12-60-0). The 26-year-old Gainwell reached double-digit carries for just the third time this season, with his extra touches coming at the expense of starter Jaylen Warren (12-33-0), who was battling an illness leading up to the contest. Gainwell's rushing production is too volatile to make him a reliable contributor in standard fantasy formats, but his 4.1 catches per game make him a viable PPR option.

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  • Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell: Sleeper RBs
    By Jamey Eisenberg

    Jaylen Warren is worth using as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues in Week 15 against Miami, and he has scored at least 12.4 PPR points in three games in a row. But I also like Gainwell as a flex, and he has scored at least 16.2 PPR points in two of his past three games. He has at least six receptions in three of his past four outings, and he should continue to be a popular target for Aaron Rodgers. The Dolphins run defense has improved as the season has gone on, and no running back has scored double digits in PPR against Miami in three games in a row against Washington, New Orleans and the Jets. But Warren and Gainwell and playing well coming into this matchup, and I expect both to be quality Fantasy options on Monday night.

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  • Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
    By Jamey Eisenberg

    Jaylen Warren is worth using as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues in Week 15 against Miami, and he has scored at least 12.4 PPR points in three games in a row. But I also like Gainwell as a flex, and he has scored at least 16.2 PPR points in two of his past three games. He has at least six receptions in three of his past four outings, and he should continue to be a popular target for Aaron Rodgers. The Dolphins run defense has improved as the season has gone on, and no running back has scored double digits in PPR against Miami in three games in a row against Washington, New Orleans and the Jets. But Warren and Gainwell are playing well coming into this matchup, and I expect both to be quality Fantasy options on Monday night.

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  • Gainwell rushed the ball four times for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens. He added six receptions on seven targets for 27 yards. The Steelers continued their recent pattern of work in the backfield, with Jaylen Warren serving as the traditional lead back and Gainwell mixing in primarily on passing downs. Despite that, Gainwell made his biggest impact on a six-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter -- his first rushing score since Week 4. While he was ineffective as a receiver, Gainwell now has at least six catches in three of his last four games.

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WK OPP RUATT RUYD RUTD RECPT REYD RETD FPTS
1 @NYJ 7 19 0 3 4 0 1
2 SEA 5 20 0 3 16 0 3
3 @NE 4 16 1 1 10 0 8
4 MIN 19 99 2 6 35 0 24
5 BYE - - - - - - -
6 CLE 6 22 0 6 14 0 3
7 @CIN 3 14 0 2 1 0 1
8 GB 5 31 0 2 4 0 1
9 IND 3 -1 0 4 35 0 3
10 @LAC 0 0 0 2 4 0 0
11 CIN 9 24 0 7 81 2 22
12 @CHI 10 92 0 6 30 0 12
13 BUF 5 20 0 2 25 0 4
14 @BAL 4 15 1 6 27 0 9
15 MIA 13 80 0 7 46 0 12
PROJECTION 65 213 1 16 111 - 23

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Scheduled Games

WK DATE OPP OPP RANK OPP FPTS
16 12/21 @Detroit 6 13.57
17 12/28 @Cleveland 14 15.71
18 01/04 Baltimore 18 17.29

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Career Stats

Season RuAtt RuYd RuTD Recpt ReYd ReTD FPTS
2025 93 451 4 57 332 2 103
2024 75 290 1 16 116 0 35
2023 84 364 2 30 183 0 57
2022 53 240 4 23 169 0 52
2021 68 291 5 33 253 1 79
2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Year Avg 71 298 2 23 156 0 40
Career 373 1636 16 159 1053 3

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