
Kenneth Gainwell Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 200 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- March 14, 1999 (24)
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Drafted
- 2021 / Rd. 5 / Pk. 150 (PHI)
- College
- Memphis
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Kenneth Gainwell News
Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell took 14 carries for 43 yards and added one reception for five yards during the team's 25-11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his return from a rib injury, the 24-year-old took a backseat to D'Andre Swift until the game's final drive, where he was given eight carries while Philadelphia was milking the clock. Gainwell was largely inefficient, averaging 3.1 yards per carry and running straight into defenders once he crossed the line of scrimmage. Swift's second straight performance of over 100 yards has secured him the starting role. However, Gainwell still carries fantasy value in plus matchups and will take over as the clear leader if anything happens to the former Detroit Lion. Consider the third-year back a low-end flex option in Week 4 against the division rival Washington Commanders.
The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to "ride the hot hand" at running back in Week 3, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Although D'Andre Swift amassed 175 scrimmage yards in a big Week 2 outing versus Minnesota, the return of Kenneth Gainwell (rib) adds an extra element to Philadelphia's backfield. It's worth noting that the Eagles are facing a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that allowed just 67 total rushing yards to Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson last Sunday. Swift should be viewed as a low-end fantasy RB2 while Gainwell is a fine FLEX play.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (ribs) is off the injury report and will play in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former Memphis star missed last week's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings after suffering a rib injury in Week 1. Gainwell played well on opening weekend against the New England Patriots, totaling 14 rushing attempts for 54 yards. The third-year running back also caught all four targets for 20 receiving yards in the win. Last week, D'Andre Swift filled in for Gainwell, totaling 28 rushing attempts for 175 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings. Fantasy players should expect both running backs to get work Monday night.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
KR | Quez Watkins |
Boston Scott | |
QB | Jalen Hurts |
Marcus Mariota | |
RB | D'Andre Swift |
Kenneth Gainwell | |
LWR | A.J. Brown |
Devon Allen | |
RWR | DeVonta Smith |
Britain Covey | |
SWR | Olamide Zaccheaus |
TE | Dallas Goedert |
Jack Stoll | |
LT | Jordan Mailata |
LG | Landon Dickerson |
Sua Opeta | |
C | Jason Kelce |
RG | Cam Jurgens |
Tyler Steen | |
RT | Lane Johnson |
Jack Driscoll |
FS | Reed Blankenship |
Justin Evans | |
LDE | Brandon Graham |
LDT | Fletcher Cox |
Jalen Carter | |
RDT | Jordan Davis |
Milton Williams | |
RDE | Josh Sweat |
Derek Barnett | |
LOLB | Zach Cunningham |
Nolan Smith | |
MLB | Christian Elliss |
Nicholas Morrow | |
ROLB | Haason Reddick |
Patrick Johnson | |
LCB | Darius Slay |
Kelee Ringo | |
SS | Terrell Edmunds |
Sydney Brown | |
RCB | James Bradberry |
Josh Jobe | |
NB | Mario Goodrich |
Eli Ricks |
LS | Rick Lovato |
K | Jake Elliott |
P | Braden Mann |