RB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 5' 9"
- 200 lbs
- Age 27
- Memphis
50°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- RB #38
- Proj.
- 6.9 pts
- Matchup (?)
Expert Note
View More NotesThe Bucs have leaned extremely run-heavy over the last two games. In that span, Kenneth Gainwell has averaged 19.5 carries and 114 rushing yards as the RB35 in fantasy points per game. Gainwell has been awesome on a per-touch basis this season with a 15.5% explosive run rate, 3.09 yards after contact per attempt, and a 29% missed tackle rate. We'll see if the Bucs continue this run-centric offense in Week 9 or if the Bears can pry them away from it, but Gainwell is still a solid flex this week. Last week, the Bears' run defense looked like a force, with Jeffery Simmons clogging up the middle. They allowed only a 26.3% rushing success rate, -0.57 rushing yards over expectation per attempt, and 1.68 yards after contact per attempt. Gainwell won't have an easy road this week, but if he gets 10-15 touches, he can still be flex-worthy.
Player News
View More NewsKenny Gainwell carried the ball five times for 16 yards and caught all three of his targets for 60 yards in a 27-24 loss to the Bears in Week 9.
Fantasy Impact
Gainwell finished second on the team in receiving, doing most of his damage on a 44-yard reception. The veteran tailback has carved out a solid role behind Bucky Irving in Tampa, running for 305 yards while adding 15 catches for 121 yards and a touchdown in nine games. He will be on bye in Week 10.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | RB #38 | RB #35 | RB #43 | 43 |
| Rest of Season | RB #48 | RB #42 | RB #52 | 6 |
| Dynasty | RB #44 | RB #40 | RB #49 | 8 |
| Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 30.6 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 13.5 | 0.1 | 0 | 6.9 |
History
| Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 16 | 0 | 3 | 7.6 |
| Last 3 Weeks | 81.3 | 0 | 1 | 10.1 |
| Season to Date | 33.9 | 0 | 1.7 | 5.4 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | @ CHI | 16 | 0 | 3 | 7.6 |
| Week 8 | vs. ATL | 140 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Week 7 | @ CAR | 88 | 0 | 0 | 8.8 |
| Week 6 | vs. PIT | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2.4 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | @ CHI | 18th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | BYE, DET, CAR | 11th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | NO, ATL, LAR | 4th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 6th easiest remaining opponents |
