KENNETH GAINWELL NEWS

En Español: Gainwell TD Listen to Kenneth Gainwell's touchdown reception in Spanish, courtesy of the Steelers Spanish language audio broadcast team

NOVEMBER 16 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Touchdown Kenneth Gainwell QB Aaron Rodgers locates RB Kenneth Gainwell for an 11-yard touchdown

NOVEMBER 16 • STEELERS.COM

Two receptions in defeat Gainwell secured two of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Gainwell led the Steelers' running backs by playing 52 percent of the team's offensive snaps during Sunday's blowout loss, but he saw minimal touches against the Chargers. The primetime matchup marked the first time that Gainwell was held without any carries this season, and he failed to generate much production as a pass catcher. While the Steelers' offense generally struggled as a whole against the Chargers, Gainwell's fantasy upside remains limited for the second half of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Is Kenneth Gainwell playing tonight? Why Steelers RB is quiet in Week 10 vs. Chargers | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell has seen his role reduced a bit early on in the Week 10 game against the Los Angeles Charg...

NOVEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Involved as pass catcher Gainwell rushed three times for minus-1 yard while securing four of five targets for 35 yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.

Impact Gainwell had logged double-digit rushing yards in each of his first seven appearances this year, and while he didn't have much success on the ground in Week 9, he matched his season-best mark in receiving yards in the victory. Gainwell was also on the field for 37 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps, signaling that he remains the team's clear No. 2 back, behind Jaylen Warren and ahead of Kaleb Johnson. Gainwell hasn't showcased much fantasy upside as the No. 2 option in the backfield over the first half of the year, but he's at least seen consistent playing time.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Gainwell Fantasy Week 9: Projections vs. Colts, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation In Week 9 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), running back Kenneth Gainwell and the Pittsburgh Steelers will meet the Indianapolis Colts, who have the ei...

OCTOBER 29 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Seven touches in loss Gainwell rushed five times for 31 yards while securing both of his targets for four yards during Sunday's 35-25 loss to Green Bay.

Impact Gainwell was the lone backup running back to take the field for the Steelers, as Kaleb Johnson didn't see any playing time in the primetime loss. Gainwell played 38 percent of the team's offensive snaps and was relatively efficient on the ground, but he didn't have enough volume to provide much fantasy value. While Gainwell has consistently outpaced Johnson's snap count over the first half of the season, Jaylen Warren has operated as the Steelers' clear lead back, making Gainwell an unreliable fantasy option.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Is Kenneth Gainwell playing tonight? Why Steelers RB is off to slow start vs. Bengals | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell is off to a lackluster start in the Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here's mor...

OCTOBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Five touches from scrimmage in loss Gainwell rushed three times for 14 yards, brought in both targets for one yard and returned three kickoffs for 88 yards in the Steelers' 33-31 loss to the Bengals on Thursday night...

Impact Gainwell was back to a strict complementary role in Thursday night's game, as Jaylen Warren put together his best performance of the season with a 127-yard tally on the ground. Gainwell's carry and rushing yardage totals were both season lows, but the veteran back was able to make some solid contributions in his capacity as a returner. Gainwell should remain in a similar role when the Packers come to Pittsburgh for a Sunday night Week 8 showdown on Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gets invovled as pass catcher Gainwell rushed the ball six times for 22 yards in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns. He added six receptions on six targets for 14 yards.

Impact Jaylen Warren served as Pittsburgh's lead back in a traditional sense, out-carrying Gainwell 11-6. However, Gainwell was more involved as a pass catcher, leading to a near-even split in total touches. Gainwell didn't make much of a case to further overtake Warren with an inefficient performance, but he appears to have a clear role in the Pittsburgh backfield for the time being.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Gainwell vs. Jaylen Warren fantasy Week 6: Which Steelers RB is the better start vs. Browns? | Sporting News This might be more straightforward than it appears.

OCTOBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers Depth Chart Debate: Should Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell or Kaleb Johnson Be RB1? Who should get the nod as RB1 in the Steelers backfield between Kaleb Johnson, Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell?

OCTOBER 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

The Steelers spent the offseason building depth. It's given them a boost during their 3-1 start

The Pittsburgh Steelers have relied on plenty of new faces while getting off to a 3-1 start

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Unheralded, bloodied Steelers running back makes huge splash in win over Vikings Kenneth Gainwell shined against the Vikings in a big way in relief of Jaylen Warren.

SEPTEMBER 30 • PENNLIVE.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Gainwell's best plays of Week 4 Watch Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell's best plays from Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season in Dublin, Ireland

SEPTEMBER 29 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers Found Star RB in Kenneth Gainwell The Pittsburgh Steelers' ground game finally got going with a strong performance from their backup running back against the Minnesota Viking...

SEPTEMBER 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

It only took one game for Steelers to uncover a hidden gem playmaker The Pittsburgh Steelers must consider rotating Kenneth Gainwell into Arthur Smith's offense more often after an explosive Week 4 performance...

SEPTEMBER 29 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Five extra points: Steelers make it hard for Carson Wentz, then don't go down easy themselves Pittsburgh’s pass rush hampered Carson Wentz, while the Vikings’ blitzes and run defense hardly bothered Aaron Rodgers and Kenneth Gainwell.

SEPTEMBER 29 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Aaron Rodgers Compliments Kenneth Gainwell For His Performance In Steelers-Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers praised running back Kenneth Gainwell after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Steelers win first NFL game in Ireland, downing Vikings Kenneth Gainwell rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns, Aaron Rodgers passed for another score, and the Pittsburgh Steelers escaped with a...

SEPTEMBER 28 • THESTATE.COM

Fills in admirably as lead back Gainwell rushed the ball 19 times for 99 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Vikings. He added six receptions on six targets for 35 yards.

Impact Jaylen Warren (knee) was surprisingly inactive Sunday morning, leaving Gainwell to fill in as Pittsburgh's lead back. He did so admirably, scoring touchdowns from one and four yards away while also ripping off long gains of 15 and 10 yards. Gainwell also remained active as a pass catcher, giving him a well-rounded fantasy line. The Steelers are headed into their bye week, meaning this may be Gainwell's only chance to handle this type of workload for the time being, but he proved plenty capable of handling the lead-back role if needed.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers hold on for 24-21 win over Vikings in NFL's first regular-season game in Ireland

Kenneth Gainwell ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell, with perfect name for a RB, is Pittsburgh savior with stats vs. Vikings | Sporting News This had to be a bit of destiny.

SEPTEMBER 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Gainwell punches it in for the TD RB Kenneth Gainwell finds the end zone from 1 yard out for the touchdown

SEPTEMBER 28 • STEELERS.COM

Appears headed for start Sunday Gainwell is likely to serve as the Steelers' starting running back during Sunday's game against the Vikings in Dublin, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Though lead back Jaylen Warren (knee) was listed as questionable heading into Sunday, he had generally been expected to play until the Steelers made him inactive after he didn't respond as well to pregame warmups as the team had hoped. Warren should be ready to play following the Steelers' Week 5 bye, but his absence for the Ireland game clears the way for Gainwell to step into a more pronounced role. Gainwell served as the Steelers' clear No. 2 running back through the first three weeks of the season and has accrued a 16-55-1 rushing line and 7-30-0 receiving line on 10 targets, though he had seen his snap share trend down in each successive game. Expect Gainwell's playing time to dramatically increase out of necessity Sunday, though he could operate as the lead option of a committee rather than a true three-down back. The Steelers have made both Kaleb Johnson and Trey Sermon active for Week 4, and both could see some involvement on early downs in order to keep Gainwell fresh on passing downs.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE