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NBC Sports Rotoworld fantasy football takes on Kenneth Gainwell
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All NBC Sports Rotoworld insights about Kenneth Gainwell
NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Ranked RB39 overall at position, 103rd in top-200 overall rankings.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
Gainwell, signed as a free agent, worked his way up to '1B' status with Irving during spring practices; offensive coordinator Robinson notes the two backs possess similar skill sets, and Gainwell could challenge for the starting role this summer or in-season. In his fifth NFL season with Pittsburgh, Gainwell broke out as PPR RB16. Including playoffs, his 77 receptions tie for third at the position. Among 32 RBs with 35+ targets, he ranks second in target rate (24.5%), seventh in YPRR (1.44) and catch rate (88.5%); among 45 RBs with 120+ rushing attempts, he ranks last in yards after contact per attempt (2.4) and first-down/TD rate (15.6%), with only 120 rushing attempts total, indicating elite pass-game efficiency but limited ground-game volume. Both Irving (5-foot-10, 195 pounds) and Gainwell (5-foot-9, 200 pounds) are undersized, making a committee approach sensible for the Buccaneers backfield.