Cam Skattebo vs Kenneth Gainwell: Who Should You Start?
Cam Skattebo and Kenneth Gainwell are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG across 8 games with the New York Giants, while Kenneth Gainwell posted 10.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A 3.6-PPG gap gives Cam Skattebo the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Kenneth Gainwell is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 73 targets into 486 yards, while Cam Skattebo profiles as a more traditional rusher with 410 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Kenneth Gainwell carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
