Seventy-six yards for Kenny Gainwell on Sunday night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell had five carries for 16 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 9. Gainwell added three receptions for 60 yards.

Why It Matters: After rushing for 228 yards combined in the preceding two games, Gainwell fell back to Earth on Sunday night with just 16 yards on five carries — production far more in line with what he did over the Bucs’ first six games of 2026. He chipped in with a season-high 60 yards through the air, however, again displaying the dual-threat ability he showed in Pittsburgh. While he’s no threat to Bucky Irving, Gainwell is doing enough of late to be an RB3/flex candidate.

Why It Matters: After rushing for 228 yards combined in the preceding two games, Gainwell fell back to Earth on Sunday night with just 16 yards on five carries — production far more in line with what he did over the Bucs’ first six games of 2026. He chipped in with a season-high 60 yards through the air, however, again displaying the dual-threat ability he showed in Pittsburgh. While he’s no threat to Bucky Irving, Gainwell is doing enough of late to be an RB3/flex candidate.

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