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Kenneth Gainwell is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup option for running backs. Target him as a free agent add off waivers for Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season.
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues
OWNED IN: 37% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: Gainwell accrued 2,069 total yards (1,459 rushing/610 receiving) in 2019 while operating in the Memphis Tigers’ RPO spread offense. Those were compelling reasons to believe that he could eventually collect touches as both a rusher and receiver in Philadelphia’s backfield - particularly in the aftermath of Miles Sanders’ inefficiency as a pass-catcher during 2020 (63.8% catch rate). But it also appeared likely that any ascension into an ongoing role would be a gradual process, with Gainwell stationed below Sanders and Boston Scott on the depth chart. But Gainwell immediately bypassed Scott by attaining a 35% snap share in Week 1, while assembling 43 total yards on 11 touches.
He also accrued eight touches in Week 2 and scored on a two-point conversion. Scott has yet to register a touch during either matchup, which solidifies Gainwell's status as a viable insurance policy for anyone who has Sanders contained on their roster. He is also a strong candidate to secure standalone value during the season. This delivers your incentive to add him while you still can.
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