Kenny Gainwell vs MarShawn Lloyd
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Clear edge · 68% confident
Kenny Gainwell- Higher projection: 152 vs 149 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 92 vs 107
- Market favorite: ADP 111.8 vs 137.6
Kenny Gainwell and MarShawn Lloyd are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Kenny Gainwell holds the edge in expert consensus (RB32 to RB36). Kenny Gainwell typically comes off the board first, around pick 112 (round 10) to MarShawn Lloyd's pick 138. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Kenny Gainwell at 152 PPR points (9.0 per game) versus MarShawn Lloyd at 149.
Last season MarShawn Lloyd carried the heavier workload (0% snap share, 14 touches to Kenny Gainwell's 6), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kenny Gainwell is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Gainwell | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 152 | 149 |
| Points / game | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Games played | 1 | 1 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #92 | #107 |
| ADP | 112 | 138 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB56 | RB49 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd in 2026?
Kenny Gainwell is a solid pick over MarShawn Lloyd for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd?
Kenny Gainwell carries the higher 2026 projection at 152 PPR points (9.0 per game), compared with 149 for MarShawn Lloyd.
Where are Kenny Gainwell and MarShawn Lloyd being drafted?
Kenny Gainwell has an ADP around pick 112 (round 10), while MarShawn Lloyd goes closer to pick 138 (round 12).
Who is ranked higher, Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd?
Expert consensus ranks Kenny Gainwell (RB32) ahead of MarShawn Lloyd (RB36) for 2026.
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