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Gainwell's Role Expands: Bucs Backfield Shifting?
5 Nov
Summary
- Kenneth Gainwell's usage is approaching a '1A, 1B' split.
- He achieved 50-percent snaps for the first time this season.
- The Buccaneers envisioned a two-headed backfield with Gainwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has indicated that running back Kenneth Gainwell's involvement in games is increasing. Bowles suggested that Gainwell's current usage is nearing the '1A, 1B' split the team initially envisioned when signing him.
Recently, Gainwell achieved 50-percent of the team's snaps for the first time this season. He has also recorded at least 14 carries in consecutive weeks, including a 25-carry performance in Week 8 against the Falcons. While his role in the passing game remains limited, and game script has influenced his recent workload, the coaching staff's comments highlight a shift in strategy.
Despite these developments, fantasy football managers should anticipate Bucky Irving continuing to receive the majority of backfield carries, as he did in the earlier part of the season. Further evaluation of Gainwell's performance in neutral game scripts will be necessary to determine his long-term fantasy viability.
