KENNETH GAINWELL NEWS

Productive versus Cowboys Gainwell rushed 12 times for 78 yards and a touchdown and caught four of seven targets for nine yards in Saturday's 51-26 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Gainwell was effective while starting at tailback, gaining 63 of his yards on the ground in the first half. That total included Gainwell's seven-yard touchdown run during the second quarter, giving him six touchdowns on his rookie campaign. Although Gainwell was heavily involved Saturday, it'll be interesting to see how the Eagles split their backfield snaps in next weekend's playoff game, when fellow running backs Boston Scott and Jordan Howard could potentially return from the reserve/COVID-19 list, with usual starter Miles Sanders' (hand) status worth monitoring as well.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 9, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Kenneth Gainwell wins race to corner for TD Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell wins the race to the corner for the touchdown.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • NFL.COM

Highlight: RB Kenneth Gainwell wins race to corner for TD Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell wins the race to the corner for the touchdown.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Added work on tap in Week 18 Gainwell is in line for an increased workload Saturday night against the Cowboys, per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, with Miles Sanders (hand) out and Boston Scott (illn...

Impact Also in the team's backfield mix versus Dallas will be Jason Huntley, who is up from the practice squad to work in tandem with Gainwell on Saturday. In a game where multiple key Philadelphia players figure to be sidelined or limited, Gainwell has a chance to earn enough Week 18 volume to merit fantasy lineup (or DFS) consideration for those scrambling for a running back option.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Increase in work possible Saturday Gainwell could be in line for an elevated workload Saturday against the Cowboys with Miles Sanders (hand) ruled out and Boston Scott (illness) and Jordan Howard (illness) still on...

Impact Fortunately for the Eagles, they have until 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday to activate Scott and/or Howard. If one or both are unable to do so, Gainwell is the only healthy running back on the active roster and would be poised to take on more snaps and reps out of the backfield Saturday night. The rookie fifth-round pick has averaged 3.8 yards on his 56 carries, gathered in 29 of 43 targets for 244 yards and totaled five touchdowns in 15 appearances. To bolster its depth behind Gainwell, the team may opt to elevate Jason Huntley and/or Kerryon Johnson from the practice squad.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Just one touch in win Gainwell took his lone carry for four yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Football Team.

Impact Gainwell played just eight snaps on offense, even with Miles Sanders out due to a broken hand. It marks the third-straight game for the rookie of under 10 offensive snaps played.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Gainwell (ankle) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact The Eagles backfield is in flux this week with Miles Sanders sidelined due to a broken hand and Jordan Howard tending to a stinger. Sanders won't play Sunday at Washington, while Howard has one limited session under his belt so far this week. If Howard is able to play through his issue, he'd join Boston Scott as the likeliest of the team's running backs to earn snaps and touches. However, if Howard is limited or out, Gainwell is the next RB up. In 14 appearances as a fifth-round rookie, Gainwell has averaged 3.6 yards on his 55 carries, hauled in 29 of 43 targets for 244 yards and scored five touchdowns.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with minor ankle injury Gainwell was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

Impact Fellow running backs Jordan Howard (neck) and Miles Sanders (hand) both missed practice, with the latter already having been ruled out for Sunday's game against Washington. Boston Scott will likely operate as the Eagles' lead runner if Howard is also out, but Gainwell could also have a significant role, assuming his ankle injury is minor. His ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday suggests that's likely the case.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Invisible in win Gainwell caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Giants.

Impact The rookie played just two offensive snaps in the game, even after Miles Sanders (hand) and Jordan Howard (neck) left early. With Sanders already ruled out for Week 17 and Howard questionable, however, Gainwell and Boston Scott should each see more work against Washington.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Takes advantage of opportunity Gainwell carried the ball 12 times for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-18 win over the Jets. He added five receptions for 33 yards.

Impact Gainwell worked as the backup to Miles Sanders with Jordan Howard (knee) inactive and Boston Scott (illness) seemingly not at full strength. As a result, he saw the second-highest carry total of his career and had by far his most productive day on the ground in terms of total yards. The highlight of his performance came late in the second quarter when he reached the end zone on an 18-yard scamper during which he ducked through several defenders. Gainwell also tallied multiple receptions for the second consecutive game, and he's combined to record eight catches for 86 yards in that span. The Eagles may prefer the veteran combination of Howard and Scott behind Sanders in the backfield moving forward, but Gainwell was impressive with his opportunity Sunday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Breakdown: RB Kenneth Gainwell's 2nd quarter TD run Watch Fran Duffy breakdown rookie running back Kenneth Gainwell's second quarter touchdown run.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Kenneth Gainwell ducks under would-be tacklers for interesting 18-yard TD Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell ducks under would-be tacklers for an interesting 18-yard touchdown.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM

Sees just 11 snaps in loss Gainwell caught three of his four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 13-7 loss to the Giants.

Impact Gainwell didn't get his name in the box score until the second half, nor did his usage increase much after Miles Sanders left with an ankle injury. The rookie never saw a carry in the game, and he played only 11 snaps as most of the work fell to Boston Scott with Sanders out. Nevertheless, if both Sanders and Jordan Howard (knee) end up being unable to go in Week 13, Gainwell would likely see more work behind Scott.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: RB Kenneth Gainwell shows concentration on bobbling catch Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell shows his concentration on a bobbling catch.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Healthy scratch Sunday Gainwell (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Saints.

Impact Gainwell will be the odd man out with the return of Miles Sanders (ankle) from injured reserve. After Gainwell carved out a solid change-of-pace role in the Eagles offense to begin the campaign, the absence of Sanders for the past three contests didn't result in any increase in the rookie's usage. Instead, more opportunities became available for Jordan Howard and Boston Scott, who performed well enough to move ahead of Gainwell on the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles vs. Saints inactives: Kenneth Gainwell a healthy scratch with Miles Sanders returning Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints inactives: Kenneth Gainwell is a healthy scratch with Miles Sanders returning

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Invisible again in win Gainwell rushed twice for five yards and caught his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Broncos.

Impact It was thought after Miles Sanders hit IR with an ankle injury that Gainwell would at the very least be the third-down back and see his duties expand in the passing game, if not be the lead back altogether. Instead, Jordan Howard and Boston Scott have handled almost the entire load. With Sanders eligible to return as soon as Week 11 and Howard having likely earned the right to stay on the roster, the rookie may not see meaningful opportunities unless the Eagles fall out of contention for a playoff spot.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone on just two touches Gainwell rushed twice for three yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Gainwell finished off a drive late in the third quarter to put the Eagles up 17-16. He would not register any other stats in the contest as he once again ran behind Jordan Howard and Boston Scott, who each saw double-digit carries. None of them were targeted in the passing game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: RB Kenneth Gainwell treads into end zone for goal-line TD Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell treads well into the end zone for a goal-line touchdown.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Kenneth Gainwell treads well into end zone for goal-line TD Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell treads well into the end zone for a goal-line touchdown.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM

Afterthought in blowout win Gainwell rushed 13 times for 27 yards in Sunday's 44-6 win over the Lions.

Impact Gainwell looked like a prime candidate to lead the rushing attack with Miles Sanders (ankle) on IR, and the box score would appear to confirm that idea. The rookie had one more carry than Boston Scott and Jordan Howard each did. However, all but one of Gainwell's touches came in the fourth quarter with the Eagles up 38-0, and he wasn't nearly as effective with the rock as the other backs. While the Eagles have a nice matchup against a struggling Chargers run defense in Week 9, Gainwell seems to be third on the depth chart at the moment.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May not receive starting assingment Gainwell was seen taking snaps after Boston Scott, who is working with the starters in pregame warmups ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia...

Impact With Miles Sanders (ankle) sidelined for at least three games after landing on injured reserve, more opportunities should open up for both Scott and Gainwell. Though Gainwell has routinely outpaced Scott in snaps and touches in every game this season, the distribution of the work between the two could be more even Sunday. While Scott looks to be trending toward getting the start, that shouldn't be taken as a sign that he'll be the clear No. 1 option out of the backfield. When Sanders was sidelined for the final three quarters of last week's loss to the Raiders, Gainwell played 58 percent of the snaps and logged five carries and six targets, while Scott played 44 percent of the snaps and handled seven carries and two targets. If the Eagles are able to sit on an early lead for most of the game against the winless Lions, a larger dose of Scott on the ground could be on tap, but a neutral or pass-heavy script would seemingly favor Gainwell.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for Miles Sanders Gainwell likely will be the Eagles' top running back with Miles Sanders (ankle) ruled out for Sunday's game in Detroit, Bo Wulf and Zach Berman of The Athletic report.

Impact The rookie saw five carries and eight targets on 51 percent snap share in last week's loss to the Raiders, while Boston Scott got seven carries and two targets on 33 percent share. That was with Sanders playing most of the first quarter and taking seven touches of his own before the ankle injury, though for the most part his 2021 workload has been heavier on snaps than carries with QB Jalen Hurts dominating Philadelphia's offensive volume. It is possible coach Nick Sirianni makes more of an effort to run the ball moving forward, but Scott and Jordan Howard are also candidates to take those carries if it happens. Gainwell does get an excellent matchup against the Lions this weekend, and he's second on the team in targets (31) this year.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE