Kenneth Gainwell vs Tyrone Tracy: Who Should You Start?
The gap between Kenneth Gainwell and Tyrone Tracy is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers across 17 games, and Tyrone Tracy posted 9.5 with the New York Giants in 15.
When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Kenneth Gainwell is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 73 targets into 486 yards, while Tyrone Tracy profiles as a more traditional rusher with 740 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Kenneth Gainwell carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
