Kenneth Gainwell vs Jonathon Brooks
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
RB37
Kenneth Gainwell
116.6
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
RB38
Jonathon Brooks
116.1
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Kenneth Gainwell by 0.5 points of value over replacement (-17.0 vs -17.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Kenneth GainwellTAM | Jonathon BrooksCAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 116.6 | 116.1 | Gainwell +0.5 pts |
| Points per game | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -17.0 | -17.5 | Gainwell +0.5 |
| Overall rank | #97 | #98 | Gainwell by 1 |
| Position rank | RB37 | RB38 | |
| Market ADP | - | 94.6 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 5 |
Should I draft Kenneth Gainwell or Jonathon Brooks in 2026 fantasy football?
Kenneth Gainwell. He projects 116.6 fantasy points with -17.0 value over replacement, vs 116.1 points and -17.5 for Jonathon Brooks (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.