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Kenneth Gainwell vs Theo Johnson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Kenneth Gainwell
PPG
10.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
537
Rush TDs
5
Rec
73
Rec Yds
486
Bye
Week 11
TENew York Giants
Theo Johnson
PPG
7.0
Games
15
Rec
45
Rec Yds
528
Rec TDs
5
Targets
74
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

10.9 PPG7.0 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Kenneth Gainwell vs Theo Johnson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Theo Johnson (TE, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Theo Johnson posted 7.0 PPG across 15 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

The 2025 numbers favor Kenneth Gainwell at 10.9 PPG, 3.9 points per game above Theo Johnson's 7.0. 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 Kenneth Gainwell or Theo Johnson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Gainwell has the edge at 10.9 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

Do Kenneth Gainwell and Theo Johnson share a bye week?

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