Ty Johnson vs Kenneth Gainwell
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Kenneth Gainwell this week: Ty Johnson is on bye in Week 7.
Kenneth Gainwell gets CAR, the 8th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 3.5 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Ty Johnson, and it isn't close: 27.6 points of value over replacement separate them (-73.9 vs -101.5).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Ty JohnsonBUF | Kenneth GainwellTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | CAR | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 3.5 | Gainwell +3.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | - | #8 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.0 | 57.4 | Johnson +27.6 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 3.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -73.9 | -101.5 | Johnson +27.6 |
| Overall rank | #166 | #188 | Johnson by 22 |
| Position rank | RB55 | RB58 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Should I start Ty Johnson or Kenneth Gainwell in Week 7?
Start Kenneth Gainwell this week: Ty Johnson is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Ty Johnson or Kenneth Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?
Ty Johnson. He projects 85.0 fantasy points with -73.9 value over replacement, vs 57.4 points and -101.5 for Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PPR).