The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) will host the Green Bay Packers (4-1) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 Kenneth Gainwell in Week 8?
Kenneth Gainwell was a week-winner in Dublin a few weeks back with Jaylen Warren on the shelf, but it was obvious before the injury and has been since the RB1 returned that Arthur Smith is not labeling this as a committee.
Warren handled 16 of the 19 RB carries in the upset loss to the Bengals on Thursday night and finished the evening as Pittsburgh’s third leading receiver. This isn’t an explosive offense that can support multiple backs on any sort of consistent basis, thus relegating Gainwell to true handcuff status.
There’s value in holding onto him for now, if for no other reason than Pittsburgh has a few soft matchups heading into the fantasy playoffs. If you feel the roster crunch, I’d target the manager with Warren rostered and see what price is willing to be paid: I can’t imagine it’ll be much, but it should be better than what you can find on your waiver wire.
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 8
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 8 Weather Impact: Packers at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 46 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
