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Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell fantasy outlook for week 9 at CHI. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard5.50.5 to 12.5RB39
Half PPR6.20.8 to 13.8RB39
PPR7.01.1 to 14.7RB38

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 5DAL36%444.3
Week 6PIT15%122.9
Week 7CAR30%—148.8
Week 8ATL50%12514.0

Season range

47.0 points so far; 97.3 projected for the season (80% range 76.4 to 118.1, half PPR, 9 games left).

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Kenny Gainwell 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1@ CIN2.310.9RB60
Week 2vs CLE3.07.0RB51
Week 3vs MIN2.06.8RB56
Week 4vs GB9.76.8RB28
Week 5@ DAL4.37.5RB40
Week 6vs PIT2.97.8RB47
Week 7@ CAR8.86.3RB29
Week 8vs ATL14.06.3RB14
Week 9@ CHI—6.2upcoming
Week 10Bye———
Week 11@ DET—6.2upcoming
Week 12vs CAR—5.8upcoming
Week 13vs LAC—5.7upcoming
Week 14@ BAL—5.3upcoming
Week 15vs NO—5.8upcoming
Week 16@ ATL—5.2upcoming
Week 17vs LAR—5.1upcoming
Week 18@ NO—5.7upcoming

Kenny Gainwell 2026 stats and fantasy points

47.0 half-PPR points in 8 games (5.9 a game), RB36 so far. PPR 53.0, standard 41.0.

StatTotalPer game
Carries587.2
Rushing yards28936.1
Targets182.2
Receptions121.5
Receiving yards617.6
Receiving TDs10.1

Kenny Gainwell rest of season outlook

Margin projects 51.0 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (5.7 a game), RB48 the rest of the way. PPR 59.1, standard 43.2.

He has outscored his outlook so far (RB36 to date, RB48 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left.

Start or sit Kenny Gainwell in week 9?

Sit in most leagues. Kenny Gainwell is RB39 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives Kenny Gainwell a 20% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Kenny Gainwell's fantasy projection for week 9?

6.2 half-PPR points (7.0 PPR, 5.5 standard), with an 80% range of 0.8 to 13.8.

Should I start Kenny Gainwell in week 9?

Sit in most leagues. Kenny Gainwell is RB39 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives Kenny Gainwell a 20% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Kenny Gainwell scored in 2026?

47.0 half-PPR points in 8 games (5.9 per game), RB36 at his position; 53.0 in PPR and 41.0 in standard.

What is Kenny Gainwell's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 51.0 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (5.7 a game), RB48 the rest of the way. PPR 59.1, standard 43.2.

Should I trade for Kenny Gainwell?

He has outscored his outlook so far (RB36 to date, RB48 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Kenny Gainwell injured?

Kenny Gainwell has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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