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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Full practice Thursday Gainwell (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Gainwell also tended to a hip injury last week, when he got back to full by Friday, but he still entered the weekend listed as questionable for Week 8 action. He proceeded to suit up this past Sunday against the Falcons and split Tampa Bay's backfield with Bucky Irving, logging a 50 percent snap share and going for 140 yards on 25 carries in rainy conditions. Considering Gainwell followed up Wednesday's limited session with an uncapped one Thursday, he's good to go for Sunday's road showdown with the Bears.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Irving and the Buccaneers visit Swift and the Bears in a matchup of the NFL's top rushing teams

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Limited Wednesday Gainwell (hip) was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Gainwell sustained a hip injury during the Buccaneers' Week 7 win at Carolina, but he played through the issue en route to 14 carries for 88 yards. He then followed a DNP/LP/FP practice regimen last week before being listed as questionable for this past Sunday's game against the Falcons, for which he was active. Gainwell then reeled off a career-best 140 yards on 25 carries while working in tandem with fellow RB Bucky Irving. With a capped session under his belt to begin this week, Gainwell seems to be in a better spot than he was a week ago, but Friday's practice report will reveal if he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game in Chicago.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Buccaneers are back in the NFC South race thanks to a dominant offensive line and run game

A two-game winning streak has been good enough to put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in the race for the NFC South title

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Stefanski, Rees and Falcons ask too much of Penix and passing game in loss mired by 4 interceptions

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Buccaneers turn to old-school football and running teams dominated in Week 8

Baker Mayfield only threw three passes, completed zero and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were thrilled with those results

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Tough Mudders: Inside All The Oddities Of Buccaneers Completion-Less Win vs. Falcons

Tampa Bay got a huge division win over Atlanta on Sunday, running the ball in rainy conditions so well they didn't need to complete a single...

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Tough Mudders: Inside All The Oddities Of Buccaneers Completion-Less Win vs. Falcons

Career-best rushing yardage total in win Gainwell rushed 25 times for 140 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-0 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact On a bizarre afternoon where the Buccaneers became the first team since 1974 to win a game without a single completion, Gainwell and backfield Bucky Irving carried the offense on their shoulders. Gainwell logged two fewer carries and gained 30 less yards than Irving, but the former's totals were both career highs. Gainwell showed no signs of the hip injury that had plagued him during the practice week, thanks to back-to-back contests with highly unusual game scripts, the change-of-pace back has rushed for 228 yards on 39 carries over that span. Nevertheless, Gainwell still projects to serve in a clear complementary role behind Irving most weeks.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Gainwell's Best Plays from 140-Yard Game vs. Falcons | Week 8 View RB Kenny Gainwell's best plays against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season.

NOVEMBER 1 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Irving and Gainwell have career days

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Buccaneers beat Falcons 16-0 despite failing to complete a single pass in wet, sloppy conditions

Baker Mayfield didn’t complete a pass but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 on Sunday behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell’s rushing on a wet, sloppy field

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Active as expected Sunday Gainwell (hip) is active for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Reports earlier Sunday indicated Gainwell was expected to play through his hip issue, and the veteran change-of-pace back's availability is now confirmed. Gainwell logged his two lowest snap counts of the season to date in Tampa Bay's first pair of victories in Weeks 6 and 7, but he's also coming off having generated a season-high 14 carries and 88 rushing yards in the rout of the Panthers last Sunday. Nevertheless, that elevated level of involvement in the ground game was largely the byproduct of a very favorable game script, so it's likely Gainwell sees a notable reduction in touches against the Falcons, especially considering he may not be at 100 percent.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Gainwell (hip) is in line to play in Sunday's game against the Falcons, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Impact After missing a portion of last Sunday's win at Carolina due to a hip injury, Gainwell began Week 8 prep with a DNP on Wednesday, but he followed it up with a limited session Thursday and full practice Friday before the Buccaneers tagged him with a questionable designation. Tampa Bay has a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff on tap, so Gainwell's status will receive clarity about 90 minutes before that.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Gainwell (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Gainwell progressed to a full practice Friday after starting the week DNP on Wednesday, but the full work wasn't enough to have the running back head into the weekend without an injury designation. Bucky Irving would be in line for even more receiving snaps and pass routes if Gainwell is unable to face Atlanta.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Gainwell (hip) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Gainwell has gone DNP-limited-full this week in practice, so he should be in line to handle his normal role for a handful of touches Sunday against the Falcons. Gainwell hasn't even come close to producing the same statistical numbers he did last season in Pittsburgh, as he's been firmly planted behind Bucky Irving on the depth chart for Tampa Bay. Gainwell can be dropped in 12-team fantasy leagues.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Limited at practice Thursday Gainwell (hip) was a limited participant as Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Gainwell returned to practice after sitting out Wednesday's session, but he still faced some limitations Thursday. He'll have one more opportunity to upgrade to full participation Friday, and if Gainwell is able to do so, he would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Bucky Irving remains atop Tampa Bay's depth chart at running back, followed by Gainwell and Sean Tucker.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at practice Thursday Gainwell (hip) returned to practice Thursday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Gainwell's participation level remains to be seen, but he has taken a step in the right direction after sitting out Wednesday's practice. The change-of-pace running back is coming off his heaviest workload of the season, as Gainwell handled 14 touches in the run-heavy Week 7 win over the Panthers after touching the ball no more than seven times in any of his first six games with the Buccaneers. Even if healthy, Gainwell is expected to cede the majority of backfield opportunities to Bucky Irving against the Falcons on Sunday, and Sean Tucker is also a candidate for usage.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Wednesday Gainwell (hip) was held out Wednesday due to the injury he sustained against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Gainwell's hip issue cropped up in the win over the Panthers but he was able to return later in the contest. Even so, he was held out of practice to start game prep for the Week 8 clash with the Falcons. His status will have an impact on the Bucs' running back rotation, seeing as Gainwell has played 35% of the snaps thus far this season. Bucky Irving could have a larger role and Sean Tucker could be more of a factor if Gainwell remains unable to practice.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mayfield and Bucs are confident they can turn season around after beating division-leading Panthers

There’s nothing like a dominant performance to bolster a struggling team’s confidence

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Elevated opportunity in easy win Gainwell rushed 14 times for 88 yards and returned one kickoff for 30 yards in the Buccaneers' 43-13 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Gainwell saw his biggest rushing workload of the season by far as the Buccaneers had the luxury of grinding things out on the ground after establishing a 33-6 halftime lead. The versatile veteran went without a target for the first time all season, but Tampa Bay wasn't forced into many third-and-long situations that would have required Gainwell's services in that capacity. Despite the breakout effort, it's worth keeping in mind Gainwell is typically ticketed for a much more modest role.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bucky Irving runs for 2 TDs and Bucs force 4 turnovers in 43-13 rout of Panthers

Bucky Irving ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and Tampa Bay forced four turnovers as the Buccaneers hammered the Carolina Panthers 43-13 on Sunday in Baker Mayfield’s return

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

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