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Kenny Gainwell

RB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • 5' 9"
  • 200 lbs
  • Age 27
  • Memphis
Rostered In ~74% of leagues

Week 3 Outlook

MIN @ TB
Sun 4:05pm ET
84°
Wk Rank (ECR)
RB #42
Proj.
5.6 pts
Matchup (?)

Availability



Kenny Gainwell remains in limited role Sunday

Kenny Gainwell ran for 10 yards on two carries in the Buccaneers 23-19 loss against the Browns. He also caught 3-of-4 targets for five yards receiving.

Fantasy Impact

Bucky Irving was the clear lead back for the second straight week. Gainwell remains a pure stash for fantasy managers in his current role.

Ari KoslowSep 21, 2026
Kenny Gainwell uninvolved Sunday

Kenny Gainwell ran for 15 yards on five carries in the Buccaneers 33-27 loss against the Bengals on Sunday. He also caught his line target for three yards receiving.

Fantasy Impact

This felt like the perfect time for Gainwell to make an impact with Tampa Bay falling behind 21-3 early, but it was Bucky Irving in the passing game out of the backfield who caught seven passes. Gainwell is a risky flex play for now in PPR leagues until we see him more involved.

Ari Koslow1 week ago
Kenny Gainwell (personal) not practicing Friday, expected back Sunday

Kenny Gainwell is not practicing on Friday due to personal reasons.

Fantasy Impact

It is an excused absence for Gainwell, who is expected to be back on Sunday. He is competing for a complimentary role alongside Bucky Irving.

Ari Koslow7 weeks ago
Kenneth Gainwell referred to as '1B running back' by HC Todd Bowles

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles referred to Kenneth Gainwell as the team’s 1B running back.

Fantasy Impact

The hype on Gainwell has continued since early in the Bucs offseason program. He was also only more noticeable early on with Bucky Irving recovering from an offseason procedure. This will remain a situation to monitor heading into training camp.

Ari Koslow14 weeks ago
Kenneth Gainwell signs two-year deal with Bucs

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers worth $14 million.

Fantasy Impact

With Rachaad White's time in Tampa, Fla., likely over, the Buccaneers added another pass-catching back to play behind Bucky Irving. Gainwell had career-high marks in nearly every stat last season, with 1,023 yards and eight touchdowns from scrimmage. He should serve as a strong complement to the Buccaneers' offense.