Gainwell's reception volume expected to drop sharply with improved Steelers receiving corps.
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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.
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Kenneth Gainwell led the team in receptions. It was egregious, right? That is going to come down because we've got more reliable wide receivers in there...I would assume that we are going to have an increase in pass volume going to the receivers and a little decrease in all of those checkdowns that we were getting to Kenneth Gainwell last year.
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- 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.
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