Kenneth Gainwell is the Pittsburgh Steelers number 14 running back, a 4-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a streaming-viable fantasy option at his position. He averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 appearances, though he currently sits outside our ranked 2026 draft board at running back. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.
Kenneth Gainwell finished 2026 with 537 rushing yards and 5 ground scores. He is a true three-down back, catching 73 balls for 486 receiving yards, which is the reason his PPR floor holds up in negative game script.
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