The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Kenneth Gainwell.
Is Kenneth Gainwell Playing in Week 11?
Gainwell is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Steelers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Gainwell in Week 11?
Kenneth Gainwell is comfort food.
He’s there when you need him and doesn’t disappoint, but you’re not going to feature him unless something dramatic happens.
He was on the field for three more snaps than Jaylen Warren on Sunday night, but finished with 14 fewer touches and, honestly, I forget he was active for a large portion of the game.
He ran a route on 96.2% of his snaps, and that means fighting for targets in an offense that lacks creativity and has a handful of players all running similar routes.
We will always have that Week 4 game in Dublin against the Vikings, where Gainwell touched the ball 25 times for 134 yards and a pair of scores, but with no more than seven touches in a game over the past month, he’s a handcuff and nothing more.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Gainwell’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Gainwell is projected to score 9.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Gainwell to rush for 29 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 17 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 11 Weather Impact: Bengals at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 57°F with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.