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Cam Akers or Kenny GainwellWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cam Akers is a Minnesota Vikings running back who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026. Kenny Gainwell is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back who averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBMinnesota Vikings
Cam Akers
PPG
6.0
Games
13
Rush Yds
318
Rush TDs
2
Rec
14
Rec Yds
98
Bye
Week 6
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#52 RB
Kenny Gainwell
PPG
4.0
Games
6
Rush Yds
61
Rec
12
Rec Yds
61
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Akers vs Kenny Gainwell: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCam AkersKenny Gainwell
PPG (Half-PPR)6.04.0
Games Played136
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7824
Rushing Yards31861
Rush Yds/Game24.510.2
Rushing TDs20
Receptions1412
Receiving Yards9861
Targets017
Total TDs21
Age-27
Experience-5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cam Akers or Kenny Gainwell in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Cam Akers and Kenny Gainwell is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Cam Akers averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Kenny Gainwell averaged 4.0.

Should I draft Cam Akers or Kenny Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cam Akers averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026, and Kenny Gainwell averaged 4.0 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Cam Akers and Kenny Gainwell average in 2026?▾

Cam Akers averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2026. Kenny Gainwell averaged 4.0 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Cam Akers and Kenny Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cam Akers (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Kenny Gainwell (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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