Kenneth Gainwell vs RJ Harvey: Who Should You Start?
Kenneth Gainwell (10.9 PPG) and RJ Harvey (10.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Kenneth Gainwell played 17 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; RJ Harvey suited up 17 times for the Denver Broncos.
A 0.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.
Both are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. Kenneth Gainwell caught 73 balls for 486 yards, and RJ Harvey hauled in 47 for 356. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kenneth Gainwell sits Week 11 while RJ Harvey is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
