Yahoo Fantasy Football on Kenneth Gainwell

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The Buccaneers signed Kenneth Gainwell, who can carry the running game if Irving isn't ready for Week 1. Even if Irving is back for the season opener, Gainwell will help keep him fresh.

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NeutralRole

Gainwell signed to provide running back depth if Irving unavailable at season start.

Gainwell was signed as a big-ticket free-agent addition to help carry the running game if Bucky Irving isn't ready for Week 1 due to injury. Even if Irving is back for the season opener, Gainwell will help keep him fresh, suggesting a complementary role in the backfield.

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Kenneth GainwellNegativeRole

Ranked 46th; garbage-time work only despite decent recent totals

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Kenneth GainwellNegativeProjection

Gainwell's 6.3-point projection is regression from 14-point Week 8 game.

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Kenneth GainwellNeutralInjury

Gainwell limited with hip injury; availability to be determined by Friday.

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Kenneth GainwellPositiveDepth Chart

Todd Bowles on Bucs RB Kenneth Gainwell: “I think we finally got to where we’re utilizing Kenny more and more, and that’s kind of the 1A, 1B we were...

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Kenneth GainwellPositiveMatchup

Gainwell's strong game shows Atlanta's elite RB matchup (6th most points allowed).

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Kenneth GainwellPositiveUsage

Gainwell's complementary role is active in Tampa Bay's run-heavy offense.

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