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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Kenneth Gainwell or Michael CarterWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Michael Carter is listed out as of October 12, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Kenneth Gainwell is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Michael Carter is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#26 RB

Kenneth Gainwell

PPG

10.9

Games

Rush Yds

537

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Bye

Week 9

RBArizona Cardinals#51 RB

Michael Carter

PPG

6.3

Games

Rush Yds

333

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

267

Bye

Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kenneth Gainwell vs Michael Carter: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kenneth Gainwell	Michael Carter
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.9	6.3
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	185	82
Rushing Yards	537	333
Rush Yds/Game	31.6	25.6
Rushing TDs	5	1
Receptions	73	33
Receiving Yards	486	267
Targets	85	45
Total TDs	8	1
Age	27	27
Experience	4 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kenneth Gainwell or Michael Carter in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Kenneth Gainwell and Michael Carter is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Carter averaged 6.3.

Should I draft Kenneth Gainwell or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Michael Carter averaged 6.3 across 13. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Kenneth Gainwell and Michael Carter average in 2025?▾

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Michael Carter averaged 6.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Kenneth Gainwell and Michael Carter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kenneth Gainwell (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Michael Carter (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.