Kenneth Gainwell

Kenneth Gainwell

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
Philadelphia Eagles
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gainwell has the trust of Philadelphia's coaching staff on passing downs despite his mostly poor results as a receiver (career 5.2 YPT), and one would think something has to give there -- either he'll improve or the playing time will come up for review. In any case, Gainwell's playing time was already up for review once the Eagles signed Saquon Barkley in free agency, as Barkley is one of the very best passing-down backs in the league. Gainwell and rookie fourth-round pick Will Shipley are the leading candidates for depth roles behind the Eagles' new workhorse back, with any potential fantasy value dependent on Barkley missing time. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $3.82 million contract with the Eagles in June of 2021.
Just 10 yards on six touches
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
November 4, 2024
Gainwell rushed five times for nine yards and added a one-yard reception in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Gainwell saw his second-most touches of the season but did very little with them, gaining a total of just 10 yards. He's averaging just 19.8 yards on 4.5 touches per game this season. Saquon Barkley dealt with back tightness during the Week 9 win but did not appear to be meaningfully impacted and is expected to be fine for Week 10 against the Cowboys, so expect Gainwell's role to remain limited.
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How do Kenneth Gainwell's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
7.7%
 
Positive Run %
84.6%
 
% Yds After Contact
68.7%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
3.0
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
4.3
 
% Snaps w/Touch
24.6%
 
Air Yards Per Game
0.1
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.01
 
% Team Air Yards
0.1%
 
% Team Targets
4.4%
 
Avg Depth of Target
0.1 Yds
 
Catch Rate
44.4%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
7.0
 
% Targeted On Route
25.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.97
 
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K.Kenneth Gainwell
#% of Team Snaps

39575%
18571%
12223%
6625%
173%
125%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Jaguars pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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vs Jaguars
Sunday, Nov 3rd at 4:05PM
Overall QB Rating Against
100.5
 
Cornerbacks
98.2
 
Safeties
86.8
 
Linebackers
117.6
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Kenneth Gainwell's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
200 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.44 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.46 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.26 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Bench Press
21 reps
 
Hand Length
9.88 in
 
Arm Length
30.38 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Although he's valuable depth to the Eagles, Gainwell might need a change of scenery to flourish. His primary selling point is his receiving ability, and the Eagles offense hasn't shown much room for its running backs to draw targets -- the ball tends to go deep rather than underneath, and would-be short targets often turn into Jalen Hurts carries instead. As a pure runner, Gainwell can't compete with newcomers Rashaad Penny or D'Andre Swift, likely leaving him to compete with Boston Scott for the RB3 distinction. Penny and Swift might be the most fragile one-two punch in the league, but even if one, or both, miss time, Gainwell presumably will split reps with Boston Scott.
Gainwell showed occasional flashes of productivity as a rookie fifth-round pick last season but never established a consistent role in the Philadelphia backfield. He topped 80 scrimmage yards on three occasions, Weeks 4, 13 and 18, which accounted for nearly half his yardage for the season. Gainwell mostly saw playing time on passing downs, but he was arguably more effective as a runner, with 4.3 YPC and five TDs on only 68 carries, while he managed only 5.1 YPT and dropped five passes. His role for Year 2 is uncertain, as Philadelphia doesn't seem to view Miles Sanders as a true No. 1 running back, which could open the door. Gainwell’s skill set is similar to that of his former Memphis teammate Tony Pollard, including the sub-4.5 speed, only Gainwell doesn't have someone with the pedigree or massive contract of Ezekiel Elliott ahead of him on the depth chart.
The latest product of the Memphis running back factory, Gainwell follows Antonio Gibson, Tony Pollard and Darrell Henderson to the NFL, and while he may not be quite as fast as those guys, a 4.44 40-yard time at his pro day suggests Gainwell can also scoot. He showed impressive elusiveness, balance and vision in college, and despite being a bit undersized for a running back, he was more than willing to lower his pads and try to grind out yards between the tackles when asked to. That approach won't necessarily work against stronger defenders in the NFL, but with only one season of significant touches at Memphis on his resume after he opted out of the 2020 campaign, accumulated wear and tear is not a concern. Gainwell also has the receiving and pass-protection skills to carve out a role on third downs, giving him a path to less physically demanding touches, while also providing some early down production. Unfortunately, after being taken in the fifth round by the Eagles, he lands in a crowded backfield that has Miles Sanders in the top spot and an experienced backup in Boston Scott - not to mention QB Jalen Hurts - competing for carries and touches. The path to playing time is precarious, and the Eagles offense won't necessarily be a hotbed of RB production.
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Five carries in 20-point win
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
October 28, 2024
Gainwell carried five times for 19 yards in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Bengals.
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Racks up yards in garbage time
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
October 21, 2024
Gainwell carried the ball 13 times for 56 yards and caught one pass for 11 yards in Sunday's 28-3 win over the Giants.
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Slightly larger role in win
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
October 14, 2024
Gainwell set season highs in carries (three) and yards (23) in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns.
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Season-high nine yards
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
October 1, 2024
Gainwell rushed twice for a season-high nine yards in Sunday's loss to the Bucs.
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No carries in Week 3
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
September 24, 2024
Gainwell did not carry the ball in Week 3 against the Saints, though he did catch two passes on three targets for 12 yards.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely to sit out Week 2
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
September 13, 2023
Gainwell is trending toward missing Thursday's game against the Vikings due to a rib injury, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
ANALYSIS
Gainwell led Philadelphia's backfield with 18 touches in the season-opening win over New England, but he suffered a rib injury in that game and was unable to practice Tuesday. With the Eagles facing a short week with a matchup Thursday against the Vikings, Gainwell is unlikely to be available. Assuming Gainwell is inactive for the contest, D'Andre Swift could be positioned to serve as the Eagles' lead back, and Rashaad Penny would also be poised to make his team debut after being a healthy scratch Week 1.
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