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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kenneth Gainwell vs Mark AndrewsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kenneth Gainwell is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.9 PPG to Mark Andrews's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kenneth Gainwell is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kenneth Gainwell (10.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Mark Andrews (6.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#26PPG LEADER

Kenneth Gainwell

PPG

10.9

Games

Rush Yds

537

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Bye

Week 9

TEBaltimore Ravens#27

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Kenneth Gainwell

Mark Andrews

Head to Head

10.9 PPG6.3 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Kenneth Gainwell: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #26 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Kenneth Gainwell vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Mark Andrews posted 6.3 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.

Kenneth Gainwell has his bye in Week 9, Mark Andrews in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kenneth Gainwell is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mark Andrews is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kenneth Gainwell (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Kenneth Gainwell outscored Mark Andrews by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kenneth Gainwell scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kenneth Gainwell caught 73 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kenneth Gainwell vs Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kenneth Gainwell	Mark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.9	6.3
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	185	107
Rushing Yards	537	48
Rush Yds/Game	31.6	2.8
Rushing TDs	5	1
Receptions	73	48
Receiving Yards	486	422
Targets	85	70
Total TDs	8	6
Age	27	30
Experience	4 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 13

Summary

10.9 PPG for Kenneth Gainwell versus 6.3 for Mark Andrews in 2025. The baseline favors Kenneth Gainwell, 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 Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Gainwell has the edge at 10.9 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Kenneth Gainwell and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kenneth Gainwell (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.