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Davante Adams vs Kenneth Gainwell

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRLos Angeles RamsPPG LEADER
Davante Adams
PPG
13.8
Games
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 6
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

13.8 PPG10.9 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Davante Adams vs Kenneth Gainwell: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 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.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 6, Kenneth Gainwell in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Davante Adams at 13.8 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Kenneth Gainwell's 10.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Kenneth Gainwell in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Kenneth Gainwell average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 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 2.9 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Kenneth Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Kenneth Gainwell (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.