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Updated October 25, 2026 from live stats

Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Kenneth GainwellWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Kenneth Gainwell is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 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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WRSeattle Seahawks#1 WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

23.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

717

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

RBPittsburgh Steelers

Kenneth Gainwell

PPG

10.9

Games

Rush Yds

537

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Bye

Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Kenneth Gainwell: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	Kenneth Gainwell
PPG (Half-PPR)	23.4	10.9
Games Played	6	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	185
Rushing Yards	16	537
Rush Yds/Game	2.7	31.6
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	49	73
Receiving Yards	717	486
Targets	66	85
Total TDs	7	8
Age	24	27
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Kenneth Gainwell in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Gainwell is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9.

Should I draft Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Kenneth Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 across 17. 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Gainwell average in 2026?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 12.5 points per game.

When are Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Kenneth Gainwell (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.