Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle?
Who to start in Week 6, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 14 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kenny Gainwell
- Rest of season: Rico Dowdle — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Kenny Gainwell | Rico Dowdle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Kenny Gainwell ahead · 3 rank Rico Dowdle ahead | RB50#46–#52 | RB44#34–#55edge |
| Week 6 | RB34#32–#36edge | RB46#38–#56 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #206 overall | 5 #169 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -114 ranks · -505 val | -87 ranks · -519 val |
| Rostered | 56% | 73% |
| Bye | 10 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 6, Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle?
- Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB34 (range #32–#36) and Rico Dowdle at RB46 (range #38–#56). Projections: 7.1 vs 7.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle?
- Rico Dowdle. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB50 (range #46–#52) vs Rico Dowdle RB44 (range #34–#55). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Rico Dowdle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #206 overall and Rico Dowdle #169, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.