RB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 5' 9"
- 200 lbs
- Age 27
- Memphis
84°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- RB #42
- Proj.
- 5.6 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
