RB · TB · #1
Kenny Gainwell
- Height
- HT 5'9"
- Weight
- WT 200 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 14, 1999 (age 27.6)
- College
- Memphis
He ranks RB48 through 5 games, down from RB20. Early, not a finished step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,688
Range 2,507–2,902
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection In-season usage moved the score inside this range.
Elite RB production now; the age curve is already in the score.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
21.3 pts
4.3 PPG
44 rush yds · 11 rec · 54 rec yds
Week 6 projection
8.1 pts
vs PIT · floor–ceiling 5.9–12.7
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Quick answer
WatchGainwell ran for 44 yards and caught 11 passes in 2026, ranking RB48 through 5 games. Through 5 games the rank is RB48, off a RB20 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
21.3
PPG
4.3
Rank so far
RB48
Key stats
- Rush yds: 44 (RB66)
- Rec: 11 (RB21)
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
4/5 Bust 80%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RB48so far | 21.3 | 4.3 | 44 | — | 11 | 54 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | RB20 | 184.8 | 10.9 | 537 | 5 | 73 | 486 | 3 | — | — |
| 2024 | RB61 | 54.6 | 3.2 | 290 | 1 | 16 | 116 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | RB51 | 82.4 | 5.2 | 364 | 2 | 30 | 183 | — | 17 | — |
| 2022 | RB54 | 76.4 | 4.5 | 240 | 4 | 23 | 169 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | RB42 | 106.9 | 6.7 | 291 | 5 | 33 | 253 | 1 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rush | Rec | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 4.3Bust | DAL | 64 plays · 39% pass | 18 | 10 · 3 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W4 | 9.7 | GB | 58 plays · 47% pass | 5 | 22 / 1 TD · 2 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W3 | 2.0Bust | MIN | 58 plays · 64% pass | -4 | 14 · 2 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W2 | 3.0Bust | CLE | 59 plays · 58% pass | 10 | 5 · 3 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W1 | 2.3Bust | CIN | 48 plays · 58% pass | 15 | 3 · 1 rec | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Week 5 Engine grade
Projected 10.2 · scored 4.3 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +5.9.
Those opponents
Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- DAL+50% · 168 rush yards
- GB+14% · 128 rush yards
- MIN-23% · 87 rush yards
- CLE+5% · 117 rush yards
- CIN+10% · 123 rush yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 49.6% mean
carry share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
59.8%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Yards after contact / att
- 2.1
- Yards before contact / att
- 2.6
- Broken tackles
- 14
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 20265 G
- 16.4 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
R5 (150 overall) RB · that slot hit at 18.2% in 2010–2023 classes (n=44; contributor 22.7%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample Full table
- RYOE / att
- 0.58yd
- Efficiency
- 4.03
- 8+ in box
- 31.6%
- Time to LOS
- 3.01s
21st of 51
39th of 51
9th of 51
47th of 51
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Kenny Gainwell's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Gainwell scores 2,688 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Kenny Gainwell's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.7 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Kenny Gainwell in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.