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Kenneth Gainwell

RB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • 5' 9"
  • 200 lbs
  • Age 27
  • Memphis
Rostered In ~91% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
RB Rank: 21st
Draft Rank (ECR)
#123
Best / Worst
#102 / #140
ADP
#119

Availability



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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.

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Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Rankings (2026) photo

There is no simpler way to land a league-winning player in fantasy football than by hitting on a running back handcuff (if you’re unfamiliar with the term handcuff, check out the FantasyPros Handcuff Chart for a quick definition). Of course, … read more »

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Rankings
ECRBestWorst# of Experts
DraftRB #41RB #37RB #4733
Dynasty RB #37RB #32RB #4828
ADP
Consensus
Overall#119
Running Backs#38
Projections
(2026)
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Projections (2026)
Rush AttRush YdsRush TdsRecsRec YdsRec TdsFumblesPoints
113.5497.83.754.4381.220.9120.4
History
Statistics
(avgs.)
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Statistics (avgs.)
Rush YdsRush TdsRecsPoints
Last Week101813.4
Last 3 Weeks28.70.35.312
Season to Date31.60.34.38.7
Game Log
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Game Log
OPPRush YdsRush TdsRecsPoints
Week 18vs. BAL101813.4
Week 17@ CLE26033.8
Week 16@ DET500518.8
Week 15vs. MIA800712.6
Strength of Schedule
(2026)
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Strength of Schedule (2026)
OppSummary
Next Gamevs. LAR22nd easiest opponent
Playoffs (?)NO, ATL, LAR22nd easiest opponents
Rest of Season--22nd easiest remaining opponents