Kenny Gainwell Latest news and fantasy analysis
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 200 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 3.4
- Pos rank
- RB63
- Rostered
- 58%
Week 4 vs. Packers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 2nd vs. RBs, favorable
Latest Kenny Gainwell News & Updates
Gainwell struggles vs. Minnesota
3 CAR, -4 YDS
2 REC, 14 YDS (5 TGT)
3.0 fantasy points · RB54
Gainwell ran 3 times for -4 yards, with 2 catches for 14 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. He played 46% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Positive. Gainwell struggles vs. Cleveland
4.5 fantasy points · RB47 · 1.1 above his 3.4 average
Gainwell ran 2 times for 10 yards, with 3 catches for 5 yards in the 23–19 loss vs. Cleveland. He played 35% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Six touches on offense in loss (opens in new tab)
Logged just six offensive touches in the defeat, limiting his fantasy value.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 2.8 PPR points, an RB60 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Gainwell struggles at Cincinnati
2.8 fantasy points · RB60 · 0.6 below his 3.4 average
Gainwell ran 5 times for 15 yards, with 1 catches for 3 yards in the 33–27 loss at Cincinnati. He played 46% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. One carry in team debut (opens in new tab)
Logged just one carry in his debut with the new team.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Buccaneers Teammates News
Updates on Gainwell's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Baker Mayfield: Hurts hand late against Vikings (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Bucky Irving: Offsets fumble with TD (opens in new tab)Bucky Irving, RB. 40 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Lands $165M extension with Bucs (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Pair of completions on first two series (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bucky Irving: Logs three carries in preseason debut (opens in new tab)Bucky Irving, RB. 40 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Will suit up Saturday (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Kenny Gainwell News FAQ
What is the latest news on Kenny Gainwell?
The latest Gainwell update, from September 27: Gainwell struggles vs. Minnesota. Gainwell ran 3 times for -4 yards, with 2 catches for 14 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. He played 46% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Kenny Gainwell news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 3.0 fantasy points, a RB54 finish, right at his 3.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.