2022 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
53
YDS
240
TD
4
YDS
169
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
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Breaks out in divisional-round win
Gainwell rushed 12 times for 112 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for nine yards in the Eagles' 38-7 divisional-round win over the Giants on Saturday night.
ANALYSIS
Gainwell ended up logging just five rush attempts fewer than Miles Sanders, with game script heavily tilting toward the ground attack as the night unfolded. Gainwell, a second-year back, is still most likely to operate in a change-of-pace, low-volume role in an NFC Championship Game battle versus either the Cowboys or 49ers a week from Sunday, but Saturday night's performance, which was highlighted by a 35-yard scoring scamper with 1:51 remaining, served as a reminder of his considerable upside.
Gainwell ended up logging just five rush attempts fewer than Miles Sanders, with game script heavily tilting toward the ground attack as the night unfolded. Gainwell, a second-year back, is still most likely to operate in a change-of-pace, low-volume role in an NFC Championship Game battle versus either the Cowboys or 49ers a week from Sunday, but Saturday night's performance, which was highlighted by a 35-yard scoring scamper with 1:51 remaining, served as a reminder of his considerable upside.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Broken Tackle %
9.4%Positive Run %
94.3%% Yds After Contact
47.5%Avg Yds After Contact
2.2Rushing TD %
7.5%Touches Per Game
4.5% Snaps w/Touch
24.5%Air Yards Per Game
1.4Air Yards Per Snap
0.07% Team Air Yards
0.5%% Team Targets
5.7%Avg Depth of Target
0.8 YdsCatch Rate
79.3%Drop Rate
6.9%Avg Yds After Catch
6.7% Targeted On Route
14.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
63.4
Cornerbacks
73.4
Safeties
60.8
Linebackers
63.1
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2022 Kenneth Gainwell Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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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 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.44 secShuttle Time
4.46 secCone Drill
7.26 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
21 repsHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
30.38 in
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
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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Takes step back in second season
Gainwell carried the ball five times for 35 yards and record a seven-yard reception in Sunday's win over the Giants.
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Zero carries in Week 17
Gainwell didn't carry the ball a single time in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Saints but did catch a pair of passes for 17 yards.
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Eight touches in loss
Gainwell rushed four times for 17 yards and caught all four of his targets for 41 yards in Saturday's 40-34 loss to the Cowboys.
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Five touches in Week 15 win
Gainwell rushed three times for five yards and caught two passes for nine yards in Sunday's win over the Bears.
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Barely used in blowout win
Gainwell did not receive a single carry in Sunday's 48-22 win over the Giants and gained zero yards on his lone reception.
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