Kenneth Gainwell Week 8 Preview vs. the Falcons

Kenneth Gainwell will be facing the fourth-best rushing defense in the league when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Gainwell has compiled 33 carries for 149 yards (21.3 ypg). Gainwell, as a pass-catcher, has 12 catches for 61 yards (8.7 ypg) and one receiving score.

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Gainwell vs. the Falcons

• Gainwell vs the Falcons (since 2021): 1 GP / 37 RUSH YPG / 1 RUSH TD
• One opposing rusher has racked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Falcons during the 2026 season.
• Atlanta has allowed one or more rushing TDs to six opposing players this year.
• Two opposing rushers have scored two or more TDs on the ground against the Falcons this season.
• Gainwell will face the NFL's fourth-ranked rush defense this week. The Falcons give up 88.9 yards on the ground per game.
• Opponents of the Falcons have put up eight touchdowns on the ground (1.1 per game). The Falcons' defense is 21st in the league in that category.

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Gainwell Rushing Insights

• Gainwell hit the over on his rushing yards total set by sportsbooks in three of his seven opportunities this season (42.9%).
• The Buccaneers, who are 16th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 49.4% of the time while running 50.6%.
• He has handled 15.7% of his team's 210 rushing attempts this season (33).
• In seven games this season, Gainwell has not yet rushed for a touchdown.
• He has one touchdown this season (7.1% of his team's 14 offensive TDs).
• He has three carries in the red zone (7.9% of his team's 38 red zone rushes).

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