The Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the Chicago Bears in Week 12. 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 12?
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 12?
Jaylen Warren wanted it noted that he could have returned from the ankle injury last week, so for now, he sounds to be on the right side of questionable.
Kenneth Gainwell has shown out when given the chance, and while I think he needs Warren to be compromised (or out) to be a reasonable fantasy start, his usage last week wasn’t a mistake.
He caught an 11-yard touchdown on the first drive, his second red zone touch of the day. Warren is a solid back, but this offense is aware that it needs to control the clock to compete, and that opens the door for 30-ish RB touches if the game is tight.
The Aaron Rodgers (wrist) injury is lingering, though I’m not sure this conservative Arthur Smith offense looks much different schematically with Mason Rudolph under center. Gainwell is a low-end flex if Warren suits up, and if that’s not the case, I’d jump him up to my top 15 without hesitation against a Bears defense that has allowed 19+ PPR points to a running back four times this season.
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Gainwell’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Gainwell is projected to score 10.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Gainwell to rush for 34 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 21 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Steelers at Bears
The forecast for kickoff is 45°F with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
