Should I start Kenny Gainwell or Will Kacmarek this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kenny Gainwell

+5.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Kenny Gainwell over Will Kacmarek for Week 7 PPR: 7.3 projected points versus 1.6.

Kenny Gainwell: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.
Will Kacmarek: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:32 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Kenny Gainwell

RB · TBStats & schedule

7.3FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Will Kacmarek

TE · MIAStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kenny Gainwell

Fortified7.3

ESPN6.6

Sleeper7.3

FantasyPros—

Kenny Gainwell faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Will Kacmarek

Fortified1.6

ESPN1.9

Sleeper1.3

FantasyPros—

Will Kacmarek faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Kenny Gainwell projects for 7.3 points in PPR scoring, 5.7 more than Will Kacmarek. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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