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Kenneth Gainwell vs Malik Nabers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Kenneth Gainwell
PPG
10.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
537
Rush TDs
5
Rec
73
Rec Yds
486
Bye
Week 11
WRNew York GiantsPPG LEADER
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 11

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10.9 PPG12.0 PPG
17 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Kenneth Gainwell vs Malik Nabers: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Malik Nabers posted 12.0 PPG across 4 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.

The Bottom Line

12.0 PPG for Malik Nabers versus 10.9 for Kenneth Gainwell in 2025. The baseline favors Malik Nabers, 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 Kenneth Gainwell or Malik Nabers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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 Kenneth Gainwell and Malik Nabers average in 2025?

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

Do Kenneth Gainwell and Malik Nabers share a bye week?

Yes, both Kenneth Gainwell and Malik Nabers share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.