- Kenneth Gainwell
- #14
- Team PHI
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Efficient sophomore season
Gainwell had 53 carries for 240 yards and four touchdowns across 17 regular-season games in 2022. He also secured 23 of 29 catches for 169 yards.
Analysis: Gainwell improved to 4.5 YPC in Year 2 but saw both his carries and receptions dip. However, with Miles Sanders an impending free agent, there is reason for cautious optimism about Gainwell's opportunities increasing in the 2023 season. The 23-year-old logged a particularly impressive playoff run, with over 100 rushing yards and a score in the Eagles' divisional-round win over the Giants, and he tied Sanders' seven carries in the team's Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. His future fantasy upside…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 27 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Sat, Jan 21 at 9:00pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: Gainwell didn't make a big impact on the regular-season finale, though his 35 rushing yards represented his second-highest mark of the season. With starting running back Miles Sanders staying healthy all season and finishing eighth in the league with 259 carries, the Eagles didn't have much room left over for Gainwell to carve out a larger role on offense. The second-year back's 4.5 yards-per-carry average was a small step forward from his 4.3 YPC as a rookie, but he took steps back in carries…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 11 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: Gainwell saw the field for just 15 offensive snaps, fewer than not just Miles Sanders but also Boston Scott. Because the Eagles will need to play their starters Week 18, as they've yet to clinch the division title, Gainwell should remain off the fantasy radar.
Published: Mon, Jan 2 at 7:04pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: While starting running back Miles Sanders handled the bulk of the carries out of the backfield, Gainwell was more involved in the passing game. The 23-year-old played 30 offensive snaps, while Sanders was on the field for 38 snaps. This was Gainwell's largest snap total of the season, though it remains to be seen if Philadelphia would rely on more of a split in playing time between the Eagles' top two backs. Nonetheless, Gainwell would be very difficult to trust for fantasy purposes while…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 26 at 8:24pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: Gainwell didn't have a particularly notable game, though it was at least a step up from his one-touch, zero-yard performance the previous week. More significantly, he saw the field for 29 offensive snaps compared to just four for No. 3 running back Boston Scott. Should the Eagles clinch the top seed in the NFC next week, they may elect to rest their starters, with Gainwell seemingly in line to benefit.
Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: Backups often can see a respectable workload in lopsided games like this one, but that wasn't the case for Gainwell. He only saw the field for 12 offensive snaps, the same number as fellow depth running back Boston Scott. Scott wound up with seven touches to Gainwell's one, though Gainwell still has a narrow 55-48 edge on the season overall.
Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 5:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Six touches in blowout win
Gainwell gained 15 yards on three carries and added 38 more yards on a trio of receptions in Sunday's 35-10 win over Tennessee.
Analysis: Gainwell averaged 3.9 touches through the Eagles' first 10 games, but he's now averaged 7.5 touches across the team's last two contests. While that's a noticeable trend in the right direction, Gainwell's workload remains far too low for him to be a reliable fantasy option.
Published: Tue, Dec 6 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Contributes to big team performance
Gainwell carried the ball eight times for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Packers, adding one catch for seven more yards.
Analysis: Jalen Hurts and Miles Sanders received the bulk of the Eagles' carries and gained the bulk of the team's yards on the ground as usual Sunday, but on a day in which Philadelphia rushed for 363 yards, there was plenty of action to go around. Gainwell's carries and yards both represented season highs. While the Eagles do have the capability to go off like they did against Green Bay on occasion and could do so again, they're unlikely to do so frequently enough to make Gainwell a reliable option.…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Gains zero yards
Gainwell carried the ball once for zero yards and wasn't targeted with any passes in Sunday's win against Indianapolis.
Analysis: He saw the field for just 11 offenses snaps, fewer even than fellow depth running back Boston Scott (13 snaps). Scott also received five touches compared to just one for Gainwell. Gainwell has now received just one carry in three of the last four weeks and hasn't carried the ball more than five times in any game this season.
Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 8:03am by Rotowire.com
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Touches ball twice
Gainwell finished with one carry for seven yards and one catch for five yards in Monday's loss to the Commanders.
Analysis: After tying his season high with seven touches and a score in Week 9, Gainwell tied his season low with just two touches in Week 10. He continues to have minimal fantasy relevance and doesn't even produce all that many points when he happens to find the end zone, as his workload is simply too small.
Published: Tue, Nov 15 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Produces 38 total yards, TD, in win
Gainwell rushed four times for 22 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for 16 yards in the Eagles' 29-17 win over the Texans on Thursday night.
Analysis: Gainwell was able to complement backfield mate Miles Sanders' strong night on the ground (17-93-1) with his third rushing touchdown of the season on a four-yard run in the latter portion of the second quarter. Gainwell remains firmly behind Sanders in the backfield pecking order, but his season-high reception and receiving yardage totals combined with the score made it the second-year back's best fantasy performance of the season overall.
Published: Thu, Nov 3 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Receives just one carry
Gainwell carried the ball once for three yards and caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The Eagles won by a comfortable 35-13 score, but it was Boston Scott, not Gainwell, who got the garbage-time carries. Gainwell saw the field for just 14 offensive snaps and remains far from a fantasy-relevant role.
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Sets season high with 25 yards
Gainwell rushed for a season-high 25 yards on five carries in Sunday's win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Gainwell got the Eagles into the red zone to set up their first score with a nine-yard rush late in the first quarter, but his overall impact on the game remained small even in a season-best performance. He only saw the field for 17 offensive snaps, well below Miles Sanders' 44, with the Eagles showing no inclination to move to a more even split.
Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice Thursday
Gainwell (ribs) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: After having a cap on his reps Wednesday due to a rib injury, Gainwell returned to all activity one day later. He's thus in line to resume serving as the No. 2 running back for the Eagles behind Miles Sanders. The role hasn't amounted to much work, as Gainwell is averaging 4.4 touches for 18.6 yards from scrimmage on 19.2 offensive snaps per game, though he has managed to score a pair of rushing TDs through five contests.
Published: Thu, Oct 13 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with rib injury
Gainwell was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury.
Analysis: Gainwell's ability to practice at all at the start of the week suggests he's on track to play Sunday against the Cowboys. The Eagles are also expected to have Boston Scott (rib) back in the lineup, though it's unclear if/how that affects Gainwell, given that most of Scott's usual workload simply went to starter Miles Sanders the past two weeks.
Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Still not getting opportunities
Gainwell carried the ball three times for 20 yards in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: The Eagles continue to have a very clear hierarchy at the running back position and don't appear to be interested in anything close to a committee. Even with Boston Scott out with a rib injury and replacement third-string option Trey Sermon claiming just three snaps, Gainwell was out-snapped by Miles Sanders by a 54-16 margin. The Eagles' rushing attack is potent enough that Gainwell instantly would become quite an interesting option should Sanders get hurt, but there's little reason to look…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores in small role
Gainwell carried the ball five times for 19 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, adding one catch on two targets for a loss of two yards.
Analysis: Gainwell put the Eagles in front late in the first half with a 10-yard touchdown run, his second of the year. While he's now on pace for a respectable 8.5 touchdowns this season, he still isn't playing a major role in the Eagles offense. Even with Boston Scott out with a rib injury, Gainwell played 22 offensive snaps and received just six touches.
Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Three touches in Week 3
Gainwell carried the ball three times for six yards in Sunday's win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Gainwell was back to being the clear second running back this time around, as his 22 snaps were far fewer than Miles Sanders' 41 but far more than Boston Scott's seven. Despite those snaps, though, he again failed to play a significant role in the Eagles offense. Through three games, he's averaging 18.7 total yards on 4.3 touches per game. With the undefeated Eagles likely seeing little reason to shake up their game plan, it probably will take an injury to Sanders to give Gainwell fantasy…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Not used much in Week 2
Gainwell rushed twice for seven yards and pulled in one of his two targets for an 11-yard reception in Monday's win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Gainwell looked like the clear No. 2 back on the Eagles' depth chart in Week 1, but he wasn't significantly ahead of Boston Scott this time around. He only had a small edge over Scott in snaps (19 to 15), while Scott beat him in touches (five to three). Gainwell didn't help his case by missing a screen pass midway through the fourth quarter, with the ball deflecting off him for a Jordan Hicks interception, something which could potentially tilt things in Scott's favor going forward.
Published: Tue, Sep 20 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Starts season with score
Gainwell rushed five times for 20 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Lions, adding 12 more yards while pulling in two of four targets.
Analysis: Gainwell was used as the clear No. 2 back behind Miles Sanders, with Sanders receiving roughly twice as many snaps (40-23) and roughly twice as many touches (15-7). That limits Gainwell's fantasy value for now, though he's set up well to be the primary beneficiary of any future Sanders injury, as he clearly was ahead of Boston Scott, who received 14 snaps and four touches. All three running backs rushed for a touchdown, with Gainwell's extending the Eagles' lead to 17 on the first drive of the…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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Little room in preseason finale
Gainwell recorded two rushes for zero yards in Saturday's 48-10 preseason loss to the Dolphins. He added two receptions for eight yards.
Analysis: Gainwell was the first back on the field, though most of Philadelphia's starting skill-position players sat. He wasn't particularly impressive but did show more explosiveness in the team's second preseason game. Gainwell should enter the regular season as the backup to Miles Sanders (hamstring) in the backfield.
Published: Sat, Aug 27 at 9:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores vs. Browns
Gainwell rushed 11 times for 46 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-20 preseason win over the Browns.
Analysis: Gainwell saw Boston Scott start at running back and cap Philadelphia's opening drive with a one-yard touchdown. Once he was called on for the Eagles' second series, however, Gainwell made his presence felt. In fact, all 11 of his carries came on that drive, which he punctuated with a two-yard score of his own. In doing so, Gainwell made a good impression after missing the team's preseason opener with a hip issue, which should help his case to serve as Miles Sanders' (hamstring) top understudy…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 21 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing Sunday
Gainwell (hip) returned to practice Sunday, Chris Franklin of NJ.com reports.
Analysis: Gainwell missed Friday's preseason matchup with the Jets due to a hip issue, but it appears like he avoided a major injury and will look to return to action for Week 2 of the preseason. Fellow running backs Boston Scott (concussion) and Miles Sanders (leg) currently are sidelined, so it's possible Gainwell heads into Sunday's exhibition contest against the Browns as the Eagles' No. 1 option ahead of Jason Huntley, Kennedy Brooks and DeAndre Torrey.
Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 7:51am by Rotowire.com
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Not expected to play Friday
Gainwell (hip) isn't slated to play in Friday's preseason contest versus the Jets, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
Analysis: Gainwell was held out of Tuesday's practice due to a hip issue, which seemingly will keep him in street clothes for the Eagles' first exhibition. With Boston Scott currently in the concussion protocol, Miles Sanders, Jason Huntley, Kennedy Brooks and DeAndre Torrey are the team's options out of the backfield Friday.
Published: Fri, Aug 12 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with hip issue
Gainwell is not practicing Tuesday due to a hip injury, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gainwell has spent training camp rotating in for first-team snaps and appeared primed for a key role on offense behind starting running back Miles Sanders, but his status for Friday's preseason opener against the Jets now looks uncertain. The severity of the second-year pro's hip injury hasn't yet been disclosed.
Published: Tue, Aug 9 at 7:00am by Rotowire.com
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Set for meaningful role
Gainwell will have a role in the Eagles' offense this season, though Miles Sanders remains the team's top running back, Bo Wulf of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: The Eagles have rotated Gainwell, Sanders and Boston Scott through reps with the first-team offense in practice, but head coach Nick Sirianni made it clear that Sanders is still the starter. Gainwell had 68 carries and 33 catches as a rookie, reaching double-digit touches five times.
Published: Tue, Aug 2 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets involved in postseason loss
Gainwell rushed the ball one time for six yards in Sunday's 31-15 loss to the Buccaneers in the wild-card round. He added five receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Gainwell was the most productive running back for Philadelphia on Sunday, thanks in large part to game script. He had only two receptions for three yards in the first half, but he picked up gains of 20 and 16 yards as a receiver in the fourth quarter -- the latter of which went for a touchdown. Besides games when the Eagles' running back depth chart was depleted, Gainwell struggled to receive consistent touches in his rookie season. However, with Jordan Howard hitting unrestricted free agency…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 16 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Buried on depth chart once again
Gainwell is likely to see limited use out of the backfield during Sunday's wild-card game at Tampa Bay with Miles Sanders (hand) cleared to return from a two-game absence and with Boston Scott (illness) and Jordan Howard (illness) available following one-game absences, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: While all of Sanders, Scott and Howard were sidelined for Week 18, Gainwell stepped into a lead role for Philadelphia in the team's blowout loss to the Cowboys in the regular-season finale, finishing with 12 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown to go with four receptions for nine yards on seven targets. Considering he had picked up just one carry in each of the previous three games before Week 18, Gainwell likely won't have much of a role in the ground attack now that the Eagles are back to…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 14 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Productive versus Cowboys
Gainwell rushed 12 times for 78 yards and a touchdown and caught four of seven targets for nine yards in Saturday's 51-26 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Gainwell was effective while starting at tailback, gaining 63 of his yards on the ground in the first half. That total included Gainwell's seven-yard touchdown run during the second quarter, giving him six touchdowns on his rookie campaign. Although Gainwell was heavily involved Saturday, it'll be interesting to see how the Eagles split their backfield snaps in next weekend's playoff game, when fellow running backs Boston Scott and Jordan Howard could potentially return from the…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 8 at 8:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Added work on tap in Week 18
Gainwell is in line for an increased workload Saturday night against the Cowboys, per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, with Miles Sanders (hand) out and Boston Scott (illness) and Jordan Howard (illness) still on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Analysis: Also in the team's backfield mix versus Dallas will be Jason Huntley, who is up from the practice squad to work in tandem with Gainwell on Saturday. In a game where multiple key Philadelphia players figure to be sidelined or limited, Gainwell has a chance to earn enough Week 18 volume to merit fantasy lineup (or DFS) consideration for those scrambling for a running back option.
Published: Sat, Jan 8 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Increase in work possible Saturday
Gainwell could be in line for an elevated workload Saturday against the Cowboys with Miles Sanders (hand) ruled out and Boston Scott (illness) and Jordan Howard (illness) still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.
Analysis: Fortunately for the Eagles, they have until 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday to activate Scott and/or Howard. If one or both are unable to do so, Gainwell is the only healthy running back on the active roster and would be poised to take on more snaps and reps out of the backfield Saturday night. The rookie fifth-round pick has averaged 3.8 yards on his 56 carries, gathered in 29 of 43 targets for 244 yards and totaled five touchdowns in 15 appearances. To bolster its depth behind Gainwell, the team may…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 3:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Just one touch in win
Gainwell took his lone carry for four yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Football Team.
Analysis: Gainwell played just eight snaps on offense, even with Miles Sanders out due to a broken hand. It marks the third straight game for the rookie of under 10 offensive snaps played.
Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to full practice
Gainwell (ankle) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: The Eagles backfield is in flux this week with Miles Sanders sidelined due to a broken hand and Jordan Howard tending to a stinger. Sanders won't play Sunday at Washington, while Howard has one limited session under his belt so far this week. If Howard is able to play through his issue, he'd join Boston Scott as the likeliest of the team's running backs to earn snaps and touches. However, if Howard is limited or out, Gainwell is the next RB up. In 14 appearances as a fifth-round rookie,…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 30 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited with minor ankle injury
Gainwell was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.
Analysis: Fellow running backs Jordan Howard (neck) and Miles Sanders (hand) both missed practice, with the latter already having been ruled out for Sunday's game against Washington. Boston Scott will likely operate as the Eagles' lead runner if Howard is also out, but Gainwell could also have a significant role, assuming his ankle injury is minor. His ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday suggests that's likely the case.
Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Invisible in win
Gainwell caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The rookie played just two offensive snaps in the game, even after Miles Sanders (hand) and Jordan Howard (neck) left early. With Sanders already ruled out for Week 17 and Howard questionable, however, Gainwell and Boston Scott should each see more work against Washington.
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Takes advantage of opportunity
Gainwell carried the ball 12 times for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-18 win over the Jets. He added five receptions for 33 yards.
Analysis: Gainwell worked as the backup to Miles Sanders with Jordan Howard (knee) inactive and Boston Scott (illness) seemingly not at full strength. As a result, he saw the second-highest carry total of his career and had by far his most productive day on the ground in terms of total yards. The highlight of his performance came late in the second quarter when he reached the end zone on an 18-yard scamper during which he ducked through several defenders. Gainwell also tallied multiple receptions for the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees just 11 snaps in loss
Gainwell caught three of his four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 13-7 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Gainwell didn't get his name in the box score until the second half, nor did his usage increase much after Miles Sanders left with an ankle injury. The rookie never saw a carry in the game, and he played only 11 snaps as most of the work fell to Boston Scott with Sanders out. Nevertheless, if both Sanders and Jordan Howard (knee) end up being unable to go in Week 13, Gainwell would likely see more work behind Scott.
Published: Tue, Nov 30 at 12:19am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Sunday
Gainwell (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Saints.
Analysis: Gainwell will be the odd man out with the return of Miles Sanders (ankle) from injured reserve. After Gainwell carved out a solid change-of-pace role in the Eagles offense to begin the campaign, the absence of Sanders for the past three contests didn't result in any increase in the rookie's usage. Instead, more opportunities became available for Jordan Howard and Boston Scott, who performed well enough to move ahead of Gainwell on the depth chart.
Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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Invisible again in win
Gainwell rushed twice for five yards and caught his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: It was thought after Miles Sanders hit IR with an ankle injury that Gainwell would at the very least be the third-down back and see his duties expand in the passing game, if not be the lead back altogether. Instead, Jordan Howard and Boston Scott have handled almost the entire load. With Sanders eligible to return as soon as Week 11 and Howard having likely earned the right to stay on the roster, the rookie may not see meaningful opportunities unless the Eagles fall out of contention for a…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 10:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone on just two touches
Gainwell rushed twice for three yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Gainwell finished off a drive late in the third quarter to put the Eagles up 17-16. He would not register any other stats in the contest as he once again ran behind Jordan Howard and Boston Scott, who each saw double-digit carries. None of them were targeted in the passing game.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 8:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Afterthought in blowout win
Gainwell rushed 13 times for 27 yards in Sunday's 44-6 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Gainwell looked like a prime candidate to lead the rushing attack with Miles Sanders (ankle) on IR, and the box score would appear to confirm that idea. The rookie had one more carry than Boston Scott and Jordan Howard each did. However, all but one of Gainwell's touches came in the fourth quarter with the Eagles up 38-0, and he wasn't nearly as effective with the rock as the other backs. While the Eagles have a nice matchup against a struggling Chargers run defense in Week 9, Gainwell seems to…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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May not receive starting assignment
Gainwell was seen taking snaps after Boston Scott, who is working with the starters in pregame warmups ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: With Miles Sanders (ankle) sidelined for at least three games after landing on injured reserve, more opportunities should open up for both Scott and Gainwell. Though Gainwell has routinely outpaced Scott in snaps and touches in every game this season, the distribution of the work between the two could be more even Sunday. While Scott looks to be trending toward getting the start, that shouldn't be taken as a sign that he'll be the clear No. 1 option out of the backfield. When Sanders was…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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Filling in for Miles Sanders
Gainwell likely will be the Eagles' top running back with Miles Sanders (ankle) ruled out for Sunday's game in Detroit, Bo Wulf and Zach Berman of The Athletic report.
Analysis: The rookie saw five carries and eight targets on 51 percent snap share in last week's loss to the Raiders, while Boston Scott got seven carries and two targets on 33 percent share. That was with Sanders playing most of the first quarter and taking seven touches of his own before the ankle injury, though for the most part his 2021 workload has been heavier on snaps than carries with QB Jalen Hurts dominating Philadelphia's offensive volume. It is possible coach Nick Sirianni makes more of an…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 29 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in loss
Gainwell carried the ball five times for 20 yards and caught four of eight targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-22 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Miles Sanders left the game late in the first quarter with an ankle injury, and Gainwell split the backfield workload roughly equally with Boston Scott for the rest of the afternoon, with Gainwell's nine touches topping Scott by one. Both backs also found the end zone -- Scott on the ground, Gainwell through the air -- and if Sanders is sidelined for a Week 8 road clash against the Lions, the duo could well operate in a timeshare again.
Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 6:27pm by Rotowire.com
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No carries in loss
Gainwell caught one of his two targets for one yard in Thursday's 28-22 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Gainwell wasn't a part of the running game at all in this one and has seen his carries level out over the last four weeks after garnering 15 over the season's first two games. The rookie has now seen just six totes since Week 2 ended.
Published: Fri, Oct 15 at 7:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Just three touches in win
Gainwell rushed twice for 16 yards and caught one of his three targets for eight yards in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Coming off the biggest game of his young career, this certainly qualifies as a disappointing result for Gainwell. The Eagles did hardly any running in the first half though and only ended up with 22 carries total for the game -- nine of which belonged to Jalen Hurts. The rookie now has a tough matchup against Tampa Bay on Thursday night.
Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 12:11am by Rotowire.com
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Outperforms Sanders in loss to KC
Gainwell rushed three times for 31 yards and a touchdown while catching six of eight targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 42-30 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Gainwell outplayed the ineffective Miles Sanders, who mustered just 13 yards on seven carries. The rookie fifth-round pick found paydirt from seven yards early in the fourth quarter and now has two touchdowns while Sanders still hasn't scored this season. With a prominent role as a pass-catcher out of the backfield and as a rushing option in the red zone, Gainwell has established himself as an enticing fantasy option ahead of his team's Week 5 trip to Carolina.
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in loss
Gainwell recorded one rush for two yards and caught three of his four targets for 32 yards in Monday's 41-21 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Gainwell, like the rest of the Eagles offense, struggled to get anything going Monday night against the Cowboys defense. As the team's clear No. 2 running back, the rookie was the only other back to record a rushing attempt besides Miles Sanders, and Gainwell played on 31 percent of the team's offensive snaps compared to Boston Scott's seven percent share. Gainwell and the rest of the Eagles will look to turn things around as Kansas City come to town for a Week 4 showdown.
Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Eight touches in loss
Gainwell rushed six times for 14 yards and caught two of his three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 17-11 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Like most of the Eagles offense, the rookie was largely contained on the day. The good news is he again operated as the clear top backup for Miles Sanders, as Boston Scott didn't even register a snap on offense. Gainwell should have more room to run in Week 3 against a more forgiving Dallas defense.
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 12:23am by Rotowire.com
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Tallies first touchdown
Gainwell recorded nine rushes for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 1 win over Atlanta. He added two receptions on three targets for six yards.
Analysis: Gainwell worked behind Miles Sanders, but he was the clear backup option and was on the field for 35 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Meanwhile, Boston Scott only played on special teams. Gainwell found the end zone on an eight-yard score -- also his longest rush of the game -- for his first career touchdown, but he also had a four-yard trip to the end zone wiped out by a penalty. He once again should see a decent amount of work in a Week 2 matchup against the 49ers.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 8:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Productive in preseason finale
Gainwell carried the ball five times for 32 yards and a touchdown and caught all four of his targets for 27 yards in Friday's preseason tie against the Jets.
Analysis: Boston Scott played the first series of the night for the Eagles but then gave way to Gainwell, who capped the team's second drive with a TD plunge from the five-yard line. The 2021 fifth-round pick has looked good throughout camp and the preseason, but he seems stuck in the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind Miles Sanders and Scott heading into Week 1 against Atlanta.
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 4:50am by Rotowire.com
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Getting lots of different looks
In addition to lining up in the backfield, Gainwell has also seen time in the slot and out wide, Paul Domowitch of The Press of the Atlantic City reports.
Analysis: Gainwell's playmaking ability has been on display all preseason, most recently in the Eagles' loss to the Patriots on Thursday where he totaled 44 yards on eight touches, including three catches on three targets. The rookie fifth-rounder has also shown elusiveness as well as some chops in pass protection. It's looking increasingly likely he'll have a role in the Eagles offense when the regular season gets underway.
Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 3:07am by Rotowire.com
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Mixing in with starters
Gainwell has been getting more first-team snaps in practice recently, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: The rookie fifth-round pick is still working behind Miles Sanders and Boston Scott but he at least mixes in with the starters from time to time. If nothing else, Gainwell appears on track for a roster spot, especially after the Eagles waived Kerryon Johnson (knee) earlier this week. Gainwell had two carries for 14 yards and two catches for 16 yards in Philly's preseason opener, and he should see more work Thursday against New England. Gainwell, Jordan Howard, Jason Huntley and Elijah Holyfield…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 18 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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Four touches in preseason Week 1
Gainwell rushed twice for 14 yards and caught two of four targets for 16 yards in Thursday's 24-16 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Gainwell got some looks as both a rusher and a receiver, and that type of usage should remain a common theme throughout the preseason for the rookie fifth-round pick. With excellent hands and the ability to make people miss in space, Gainwell profiles as a change-of-pace running back and gadget guy. He could be a weapon on third down if he proves adept enough at pass blocking to be trusted with such a role. Gainwell should see more action in Week 2 of preseason against New England.
Published: Thu, Aug 12 at 8:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting training camp looks
Dave Spadaro of the Eagles' official site relays that Gainwell -- who the team took in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft -- "has had a lot of touches in camp as the coaches move him around the formation and take advantage of his receiving skills and his open-field ability."
Analysis: Spadaro adds that beyond top options Miles Sanders and Boston Scott, roles in the team's backfield aren't yet clearly defined. Also in the mix for slotting on the Eagles' RB depth chart are veterans Jordan Howard and Kerryon Johnson, but Gainwell -- who's listed at 5-foot-9, 200 pounds -- is a player to track leading up to Week 1, as he has an opportunity to claim a portion of the team's passing-down work in his first season as a pro.
Published: Sun, Aug 8 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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