Kenny Gainwell is playing like a feature back
by Andrew Erickson | Eagles Correspondent | Thu, Aug 10th 12:01pm EDT
Kenneth Gainwell is believed to be the team's early-down feature running back per Shamus Clancy of the PhillyVoice. While D'Andre Swift has carved out a role as a receiver, Gainwell appears to have been promoted to the "featured" back spot as a rusher after a strong start in training camp. (Shamus Clancy, PhillyVoice Staff)
Fantasy Impact:
The team's RB backfield has been ambiguous since the Eagles moved on from Miles Sanders this offseason. D'Andre Swift and Rashaad Penny were viewed as the favorites to win RB1 duties. Still, Gainwell is staking his claim as the best Eagles RB to draft -- especially given his ADP is several rounds after his backfield teammates. Gainwell finished the 2022 season sixth in fantasy points per touch (1.0) after finishing 8th in that metric in 2021. He needs to be firmly on your late-round RB draft radar.
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