Jonathon Brooks vs Kenny Gainwell
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Strong edge · 95% confident
Kenny Gainwell- Projects more over Weeks 8-11: 7.0 vs 3.1 pts/game
- More points per game: 5.6 vs 4.7
- More opportunity: 35% snap share, 6 red-zone touches
Jonathon Brooks and Kenny Gainwell are a Week 8 roster decision at running back. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections give a modest edge: Kenny Gainwell at 7.0 PPR points per game to Jonathon Brooks's 3.1. This week's Clutch Score has Kenny Gainwell at 6.4 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 0.0.
So far in 2026 Kenny Gainwell has carried the heavier workload (35% snap share, 50 touches to Jonathon Brooks's 12), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Kenny Gainwell has scored more per game this season (5.6 to 4.7 PPR across 7 and 2 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, Kenny Gainwell is the clear pick on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brooks | Gainwell |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| Position rank | RB78 | RB43 |
| Opponent | @ GB | vs ATL |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 3.1 | 7.0 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 9.3 | 39.0 |
| Points / game | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Games played | 2 | 7 |
| Scoring rank | RB70 | RB40 |
| Snap share | 25% | 35% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 6 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Bye week | 5 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell for the rest of 2026?
Kenny Gainwell is a clear call over Jonathon Brooks from Week 8 on, on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell?
Kenny Gainwell projects for 7.0 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 3.1 for Jonathon Brooks. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who has scored more this season, Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell?
Kenny Gainwell has 39 PPR points in 2026 (5.6 per game over 7 games), to 9 for Jonathon Brooks (4.7 per game over 2).
Who should I start in Week 8, Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell?
Kenny Gainwell has the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, 6.4 PPR points to 0.0 for Jonathon Brooks, after adjusting for matchup, Vegas and injury.
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Verdict weighs projected points per game over the weeks ahead, points per game so far, usage, scoring rank, health and games played. Data via the Sleeper API, refreshed daily.