How the call is made
| Input | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 8.3 | 50% |
| Last 3 games (PPR) | 6.5 | 25% |
| Season PPG (PPR) | 5.4 | 25% |
| Injury factor (Active) | ×1 | |
| Start score | 7.1 |
The call uses the same tier rule as the Week 6 RB start/sit rankings: players are ranked by projection, and the top fifth of the list is a must start, then start, then flex/matchup, then sit in all but deep leagues. At RB30 that makes Kenny Gainwell a flex or matchup play. Players ruled out are left out of the ranking.
RBs ranked near Kenny Gainwell
| Rank | Player | Proj (PPR) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Kendre Miller | 9.4 | Active |
| 29 | Omarion Hampton | 8.3 | Active |
| 30 | Kenny Gainwell | 8.3 | Active |
| 31 | Blake Corum | 8 | Active |
| 32 | Keaton Mitchell | 7.8 | Active |
Frequently asked questions
Should I start Kenny Gainwell in Week 6?
The data puts Kenny Gainwell at RB30 of 83 projected RBs this week (8.3 PPR points projected), which the same tier rule as our RB start/sit page labels "Flex / matchup". He has no injury designation in our data.
What is Kenny Gainwell's Week 6 projection?
8.3 points in PPR, 7.3 in half PPR and 6.3 in standard, from Sleeper's public projections as of October 18, 2026.
How is Kenny Gainwell scoring this season?
He averages 5.4 PPR points per game over 5 games and 6.5 over his last 3.
What is Kenny Gainwell's dynasty value?
His composite dynasty value is 247 in 1QB leagues (#191 overall) and 205 in superflex. See his dynasty value page for the breakdown.
This is data, not betting advice or a guarantee. Projections come from Sleeper’s public API and can change before kickoff; injury statuses change late in the week.
Related pages
Projections from Sleeper’s public API; production from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Updated October 18, 2026. How the start score works.