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Kenneth Gainwell

RB - PHI

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College: Memphis

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2024 Season Outlooks

We expect Gainwell to begin the season as the No. 2 running back in Philadelphia, but he'll have competition for that role from rookie Will Shipley. Gainwell only had double-digit touches in two games last season and he only scored 17.2 PPR Fantasy points in the two games combined. You can leave him on the waiver wire in all leagues for as long as Barkley is healthy and we wouldn't break the bank for him if he gets the chance to start. We would expect a full committee in that case and believe there is more upside with Shipley.

Gainwell has averaged nearly 300 rushing yards and 30 receptions over his first three seasons, but it hasn't added up to much fantasy relevance. The Eagles simply haven't thrown much to their running backs in the Jalen Hurts era, though that may change with the Saquon Barkley acquisition. A healthy Barkley did not share much volume as a Giant, so Gainwell -- more of a change-of-pace option due to his smaller stature -- may find it difficult to hit his season averages, unless Barkley is hurt again. The drafting of Will Shipley is another sign that, even if Barkley goes down, Gainwell may not be next, so consider him in the later rounds, if at all.