NFL
BAL
DAL
o52.5
+3.5
4:25PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
ATL
GB
o43.5
-5.5
8:15PM • PREVIEW AMZN
LAC
BUF
o50
-7
1:00PM • PREVIEW FOX
CAR
CLE
o41.5
+3
1:00PM • PREVIEW FOX
NYJ
DET
o47.5
-6.5
1:00PM • PREVIEW FOX
HOU
IND
o42.5
+2.5
1:00PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
NE
JAX
o45
-3
1:00PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
KC
MIA
o46
+11.5
1:00PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
TEN
NYG
o39.5
-2.5
1:00PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
CIN
PIT
o42.5
+3.5
1:00PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
SEA
WAS
o40
+7
1:00PM • PREVIEW FOX
ARI
SF
o47.5
-8.5
4:05PM • PREVIEW FOX
MIN
TB
o42.5
+1.5
4:05PM • PREVIEW FOX
LV
NO
o44
-3
4:25PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
LAR
DEN
o45.5
+2.5
8:20PM • PREVIEW NBC/P
PHI
CHI
o41.5
+4.5
8:15PM • PREVIEW ABC/E

Kenny Gainwell or Chris Godwin

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell

RBTampa Bay Bucs TB
Chris Godwin

Chris Godwin

WRTampa Bay Bucs TB
OR
🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Gainwell over Godwin

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell vs. MIN — Limited Workload Caps Standalone Value

Operating behind Bucky Irving in Tampa Bay's backfield, Kenny Gainwell has seen modest involvement through the first two weeks, totaling seven carries and four receptions. While he is firmly established as the primary change-of-pace option, the offense has not provided enough consistent volume to yield standalone fantasy value.

For Week 3 against an unbeaten Minnesota defense, our projections peg Gainwell for approximately 27 rushing yards and a couple of catches, totaling around 6 to 8 fantasy points. With start rates sitting at just 12% across leagues, he remains a roster stash and handcuff rather than a lineup consideration. Fantasy managers should keep him on the bench.


Updated 19 hrs ago

Latest News Kenny Gainwell
Loading...
🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Godwin over Gainwell

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Chris Godwin

Chris Godwin vs MIN — Steady Slot Volume Keeps Him in the Flex Conversation

Operating as Tampa Bay's primary slot receiver, Godwin remains exceptionally efficient, catching all seven of his targets for 86 yards through the Buccaneers' first two contests. While the offense has sputtered to an 0-2 start, he continues to display reliable hands and run-after-catch ability for Baker Mayfield.

Rostered in 94% of leagues but started in just 24%, Godwin's fantasy floor is intact, though big-play upside has been modest. Our weekly projection expects around 3.6 receptions for 40 yards and roughly 9.0 fantasy points against an unbeaten Minnesota defense. In a projected lower-scoring battle with a 42.5 over/under, he profiles as a dependable PPR flex play whose ceiling hinges on punching in a score.


Updated 19 hrs ago

Latest News Chris Godwin
Loading...
Performance Kenny Gainwell
Fantasy Chart Loading...

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
2105.00350
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
7253.60480
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Chris Godwin
Fantasy Chart Loading...

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34615.3240
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
78612.3300
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Kenny Gainwell
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓

Redzone data is for premium members only.

Redzone Touches Chris Godwin
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓

Redzone data is for premium members only.

Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Kenny Gainwell
OWN
87%
-7.11 compared to last week
START
11%
-4.83 compared to last week
OWN/START Chris Godwin
OWN
94%
-1.59 compared to last week
START
21%
+1.12 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Kenny Gainwell
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Chris Godwin
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Kenny Gainwell

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 65th with 3.30 total points (1.65 avg).
  • Currently 45.7 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 29th among RB.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 25th among RB.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 56th among RB.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 31st among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 25 (12.50 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 61st among RB.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 43rd among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +25, Rush AVG: +3.6 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +8 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 135, RUSH YDS: 480, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 40, REC YDS: 315, REC TDS: 2
Breakdown Chris Godwin

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 44th with 10.10 total points (5.05 avg).
  • Currently 41.6 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 48th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 79th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 86 and 12.29 YPC and is currently ranked 39th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 6 in rush attempts with 2 (1.00 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among WR.
  • Top 3 in rush yards with 15 (7.50 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +7, Rec Yards: +86 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 70, REC YDS: 770, REC TDS: 5
Next Up Health Check
Injury Kenny Gainwell

No Injury Reported

Injury Chris Godwin

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Kenny Gainwell

Week 3
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Minnesota Vikings

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
12.50389.5042804.66
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 23.00 total points (11.50 avg).
  • Currently 6 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 4 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 14th in rush defense with 200 (100.00 per game).
  • Ranked 29th in pass defense with 579 (289.50 per game).
  • Top 2 in sacks with 8 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 12.50 per game and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +219, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -1, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -12.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.8, YDS/G: 300.3
Matchups Chris Godwin

Week 3
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Minnesota Vikings

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
12.50389.5042804.66
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 23.00 total points (11.50 avg).
  • Currently 6 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 4 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 14th in rush defense with 200 (100.00 per game).
  • Ranked 29th in pass defense with 579 (289.50 per game).
  • Top 2 in sacks with 8 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 12.50 per game and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +219, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -1, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -12.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.8, YDS/G: 300.3
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Kenny Gainwell
14.81
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Chris Godwin
15.48
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Kenny Gainwell
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 TB 2 7 25 3.6 0 5 4 8 2.0 0
ON PACE 18 63 225 3.6 0 45 36 72 2.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 7 25 3.6 0 5 4 8 2.0 0
Career Chris Godwin
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2017 TB 15 55 34 525 15.4 1 0 0 0 0
2018 TB 16 95 59 842 14.3 7 0 0 0 0
2019 TB 14 119 86 1333 15.5 9 1 8 8 0
2020 TB 13 96 70 919 13.1 8 0 0 0 0
2021 TB 14 128 98 1103 11.3 5 4 21 5.3 1
2022 TB 15 142 104 1023 9.8 3 3 5 1.7 0
2023 TB 16 131 83 1024 12.3 2 4 38 9.5 1
2024 TB 7 62 50 576 11.5 5 1 2 2 0
2025 TB 10 55 35 369 10.5 2 0 0 0 0
2026 TB 2 7 7 86 12.3 0 2 15 7.5 0
ON PACE 18 63 63 774 12.3 0 18 135 7.5 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 87 59 685 11.7 3 2 13 8 0
Totals 129 936 655 8123 12.4 43 16 95 5.9 2
The EDGE you need to WIN!
  • Optimal Lineups
  • Predictive Analytics Waiver Advice
  • Trade Suggestions & More

RECENT DECISIONS

Latest from FSP

Player News

Matchups

Week 3
ARI @SF
ATL @GB
BAL @DAL
BUF vs LAC
CAR @CLE
CHI vs PHI
CIN @PIT
DEN vs LAR
DET vs NYJ
HOU @IND
JAC vs NE
KC @MIA
LV @NO
MIN @TB
NYG vs TEN
SEA @WAS
Matchup Time Pitchers
ARI @COL 08:40 EDT EST
ATH vs LAA 09:40 EDT EST
ATL vs CIN 07:15 EDT EST
BAL vs TOR 06:35 EDT EST
BOS vs CLE 07:10 EDT EST
CHC vs MIA 07:40 EDT EST
CHW @KC 07:40 EDT EST
DET vs WAS 01:10 EDT EST
HOU @SEA 10:10 EDT EST
LAD vs SD 10:10 EDT EST
MIL @PHI 06:40 EDT EST
MIN @SF 03:45 EDT EST
NYM @TEX 08:05 EDT EST
NYY vs TB 07:05 EDT EST
PIT vs STL 06:40 EDT EST
Matchup Time
No games scheduled
Matchup Time
No games scheduled