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CeeDee Lamb vs Kenneth Gainwell

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRDallas CowboysPPG LEADER
CeeDee Lamb
PPG
11.7
Games
14
Rec
75
Rec Yds
1,077
Rec TDs
3
Targets
117
Bye
Week 7
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Kenneth Gainwell
PPG
10.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
537
Rush TDs
5
Rec
73
Rec Yds
486
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

11.7 PPG10.9 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

CeeDee Lamb vs Kenneth Gainwell: Who Should You Start?

Comparing CeeDee Lamb (WR, Dallas Cowboys) against Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. CeeDee Lamb averaged 11.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Kenneth Gainwell posted 10.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 7, Kenneth Gainwell in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

11.7 PPG for CeeDee Lamb versus 10.9 for Kenneth Gainwell in 2025. The baseline favors CeeDee Lamb, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Kenneth Gainwell in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 11.7 PPG compared to Kenneth Gainwell's 10.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb and Kenneth Gainwell average in 2025?

CeeDee Lamb averaged 11.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Kenneth Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Kenneth Gainwell (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.