Kenneth Gainwell
RB - Pittsburgh Steelers
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesSince Week 12, Kenneth Gainwell has split the backfield work with Jaylen Warren taking the lead in the red zone and with passing work. Since Week 12, he has averaged 11 touches and 69.6 total yards with a 48.9% snap share, a 48.9% route share, and 15.7% target share. During this stretch, he has had seven red zone rushing attempts (Warren, six). Overall, among 57 qualifying backs, he ranks 26th in missed tackle rate and 31st in explosive run rate. Gainwell is a PPR flex this week with a tough matchup. Since Week 10, Miami has allowed the ninth-fewest rushing yards per game, the 14th-lowest rushing success rate, the third-lowest yards before contact per attempt, and had the sixth-highest stuff rate.
Player News
View More NewsKenneth Gainwell rushed for 15 yards and a touchdown on four carries in the Steelers 27-22 win over the Ravens. He caught 6-of-7 targets for 27 yards.
Fantasy Impact
Gainwell found the end zone on a six-yard rush in the second quarter. Gainwell continues to see the bulk of his opportunities in the passing game, but the Steelers clearly value both Gainwell and Jaylen Warren currently. Gainwell and the Steelers will take on Miami in Week 15.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 15 | RB #35 | RB #29 | RB #39 | 35 |
| Rest of Season | RB #35 | RB #34 | RB #47 | 6 |
| Dynasty | RB #66 | RB #44 | RB #60 | 3 |
| Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | 33.2 | 0.3 | 3.7 | 23.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 7.9 |
History
| Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 15 | 1 | 6 | 10.2 |
| Last 3 Weeks | 42.3 | 0.3 | 4.7 | 9 |
| Season to Date | 28.5 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 7.7 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 14 | @ BAL | 15 | 1 | 6 | 10.2 |
| Week 13 | vs. BUF | 20 | 0 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Week 12 | @ CHI | 92 | 0 | 6 | 12.2 |
| Week 11 | vs. CIN | 24 | 0 | 7 | 22.5 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | vs. MIA | 21st easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | DET, CLE, BAL | 29th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | MIA, DET, CLE | 27th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 27th easiest remaining opponents |

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