Kenny Gainwell or Samaje Perine?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kenny Gainwell
- Rest of season: Kenny Gainwell — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Kenny Gainwell | Samaje Perine | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 7 experts rank Kenny Gainwell ahead · 3 rank Samaje Perine ahead | RB52#49–#56edge | RB53#46–#56 |
| Week 7 | RB39#33–#45edge | RB42#37–#49 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 6.7edge | 5.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #200 overall | 4 #235 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -108 ranks · -492 val | +18 ranks · +26 val |
| Rostered | 51% | 7% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| 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 7, Kenny Gainwell or Samaje Perine?
- Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB39 (range #33–#45) and Samaje Perine at RB42 (range #37–#49). Projections: 6.7 vs 5.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Samaje Perine?
- Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB52 (range #49–#56) vs Samaje Perine RB53 (range #46–#56). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Samaje Perine?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #200 overall and Samaje Perine #235, 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.