BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: Gainwell became the featured recommendation during last week’s waiver wire column, in anticipation of his expanded involvement in Philadelphia’s increasingly potent attack. His Week 1 workload was not mammoth, although he has secured a role within the Eagles’ backfield.
Gainwell accumulated seven touches during Philadelphia’s season opener, five of which occurred on the ground. He also manufactured 20 yards and produced a two-yard touchdown.
Punch it in, @KENNETHGAINWEL?
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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 11, 2022
He was also targeted four times by Jalen Hurts, which led the Eagles’ backfield during their matchup.
Miles Sanders was fully recovered from his recent hamstring issue and functioned as the team’s lead back. He led Philadelphia’s backfield with 13 carries, and also assembled a team-high 96 rushing yards. Boston Scott was also involved in the touch distribution, as he amassed 10 rushing yards with his four carries.
Gainwell is not a threat to supplant Sanders as the Eagles’ RB1, but he should attain a weekly allotment of targets and additional carries near the goal line. He is now available in over 50% of all leagues and presents fantasy managers with a viable flex option.
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