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Kenneth Gainwell vs Trey McBride

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
TEArizona CardinalsPPG LEADER
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

10.9 PPG14.9 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Kenneth Gainwell vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 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.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride outscored Kenneth Gainwell by 4.0 PPG in 2025 (14.9 to 10.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kenneth Gainwell or Trey McBride in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

Do Kenneth Gainwell and Trey McBride share a bye week?

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