Kenneth Gainwell

Pittsburgh Steelers
Running Back #14
Pittsburgh Steelers
Running Back #14

Personal

Age 26
Birthdate March 14, 1999
Height 5'9"
Weight 200 lb

Draft

College Memphis
Year 2021
Pick Round: 5, Overall: 150
Team PHI

Fantasy Value

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Kenneth Gainwell: Kenneth Gainwell Becoming a Weekly PPR Option?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell delivered another productive performance in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, posting 10 carries for 92 yards while adding six receptions (six targets) for 30 yards. Gainwell's receiving workload in recent weeks has made him a viable fantasy option in PPR leagues. It's also been a consistent part of the former Philadelphia Eagle's scoring profile on the season, with four games of at least six receptions, tied with Bijan Robinson for the third most by a running back this season and only trailing De'Von Achane (five games) and Christian McCaffrey (nine). The Pittsburgh backfield has essentially been an even split between Jaylen Warren and Gainwell over the past three weeks. Gainwell holds a slight edge in snap share at 54.7% compared to Warren's 41.9%, though it's worth noting Warren left Week 11 early with an ankle injury. Gainwell has maintained his role in the passing game and could be the preferred option moving forward between the two.

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Player Stats

YEAR TM GM Rushing Receiving
ATT YDS YPC TD FUM REC TGT % YDS TD YPC
2021 PHI 16 56 213 3.8 4 1 29 43 67.4 244 1 8.4
2022 PHI 16 48 205 4.3 4 0 22 28 78.6 162 0 7.4
2023 PHI 16 77 302 3.9 2 1 30 36 83.3 183 0 6.1
2024 PHI 16 64 276 4.3 1 0 14 18 77.8 107 0 7.6
2025 PIT 11 71 336 4.7 3 1 42 48 87.5 234 2 5.6

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