Kenneth Gainwell vs TreVeyon Henderson: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Kenneth Gainwell finished the 2025 season at 10.9 PPG over 17 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while TreVeyon Henderson clocked in at 11.1 across 17 appearances for the New England Patriots. A 0.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Kenneth Gainwell is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 73 targets into 486 yards, while TreVeyon Henderson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 911 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Kenneth Gainwell carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Kenneth Gainwell is off Week 11 and TreVeyon Henderson Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
