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Jaylin Noel or Kenny Gainwell

Who Should I Start? - Week 2 • Start New
Jaylin Noel

Jaylin Noel

WR • Houston Texans HOU
Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell

RB • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Noel over Gainwell

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Jaylin Noel

Jaylin Noel vs CIN — Opportunity Knocks with Texans Receivers Sidelined

With top receiver Nico Collins recently ruled out with a hamstring injury and Tank Dell on injured reserve, Noel steps into an expanded role in the Texans' passing attack. The second-year receiver showcased his explosive playmaking in Week 1, hauling in both of his targets for 53 yards while also handling return duties.

Our weekly projections slate Noel for approximately two receptions and 45 receiving yards (around 7.5 fantasy points) against Cincinnati. While currently rostered in only 10% of fantasy leagues, the sudden influx of vacated targets elevates him into a viable deep-league play or upside stash.

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Owners starting Gainwell over Noel

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell vs. CLE — Secondary Role Caps Weekly Fantasy Upside

Gainwell enters Week 2 operating as the primary backup in Tampa Bay's backfield behind starter Bucky Irving. In the season opener, he handled just five rushing attempts for 15 yards and caught one pass for three yards, underscoring his complementary role in the offense.

With Tampa Bay favored at home against Cleveland, a positive game script could yield additional second-half rushing opportunities. However, Gainwell's limited touch share keeps his fantasy floor low. Our projections expect roughly eight carries for 33 yards and two to three receptions, solidifying him as a bench stash rather than a recommended starter.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Jaylin Noel
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
25326.5350
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
25326.5350
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
5153.00130
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
5153.00130
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Redzone Touches Jaylin Noel
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
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Redzone Touches Kenny Gainwell
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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jaylin Noel
OWN
10%
-0.34 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.11 compared to last week
OWN/START Kenny Gainwell
OWN
92%
-3.17 compared to last week
START
11%
-10.37 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jaylin Noel
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kenny Gainwell
Not Ranked
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Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jaylin Noel

    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 43rd with 5.30 total points (5.30 avg).
  • Currently 21.4 points behind the leader: Christian Watson

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 76th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 92nd among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 53 and 26.50 YPC and is currently ranked 34th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 78th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +46 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 46, REC YDS: 475, REC TDS: 3
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 60th with 1.80 total points (1.80 avg).
  • Currently 32.5 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 46th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 46th among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 85th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 15 (15.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 56th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 28th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +15, Rush AVG: +3 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +3 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
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jaylin Noel

No Injury Reported

Injury Kenny Gainwell

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Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jaylin Noel

Week 2
Houston Texans VS Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.00305.0040413.84
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 2nd with 18.00 total points (18.00 avg).

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 4 (4.00 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 89 (89.00 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 216 (216.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in sacks with 4 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 20 in points against with 27.00 per game and currently ranked 20th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -34, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: +2, INTs: -2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +11,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 13, TDS: 4, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Matchups Kenny Gainwell

Week 2
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
34.00371.0000104.01
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 N/A with 0.00 total points (0.00 avg).
  • Currently 18 points behind the leader: Steelers DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 22nd in rush defense with 126 (126.00 per game).
  • Ranked 23rd in pass defense with 245 (245.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 34.00 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th 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: +212, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -2, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +17,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jaylin Noel
10.06
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kenny Gainwell
15.17
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jaylin Noel
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 HOU 15 37 27 296 11.0 2 7 17 2.4 0
2026 HOU 1 2 2 53 26.5 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 36 36 954 26.5 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 19 14 148 11 1 4 9 2.4 0
Totals 17 40 29 349 12.0 2 7 17 2.4 0
Career Kenny Gainwell
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 TB 1 5 15 3.0 0 1 1 3 3.0 0
ON PACE 18 90 270 3.0 0 18 18 54 3.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 5 15 3 0 1 1 3 3.0 0
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CHW vs DET 02:10 EDT EST
COL vs SEA 03:10 EDT EST
KC @PIT 01:35 EDT EST
LAA vs MIN 04:07 EDT EST
LAD vs SF 04:10 EDT EST
MIA @SD 04:10 EDT EST
NYM vs PHI 01:10 EDT EST
STL vs WAS 02:15 EDT EST
TEX vs TOR 02:35 EDT EST
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