Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers RB Kenneth Gainwell vs Cleveland

Buccaneers’ Running Back Kenneth Gainwell had limited opportunities during Tampa Bay’s Week One loss to Cincinnati.

Gainwell carried five times for 15 yards while catching one pass for three yards. That workload should increase as the Buccaneers continue developing their backfield rotation.

Gainwell’s biggest value could come through the passing game against Cleveland.

Predicted Stat Line for Kenneth Gainwell vs Cleveland

– Rushing Attempts: 7-10
– Rushing Yards: 25-40 yards
– Rushing Touchdowns: 0
– Receptions: 4-6
– Receiving Yards: 35-50 yards
– Receiving Touchdowns: 0-1

Key Factors Influencing

– Gainwell has proven to be an effective receiving option throughout his career.

– He had 73 receptions on 85 targets during his final season with Pittsburgh.

– Tampa Bay has also discussed the relationship between Gainwell and Bucky Irving following Week One.

– Irving should continue receiving plenty of rushing opportunities against Cleveland.

– That could leave Gainwell with a larger role in passing situations.

– Gainwell’s receiving ability gives Tampa Bay another way to create mismatches.

Final Stat Predictions

– Rushing Attempts: 8
– Rushing Yards: 32
– Rushing Touchdowns: 0
– Receptions: 5
– Receiving Yards: 42
– Receiving Touchdowns: 0

Gainwell should see more involvement after receiving only six total touches against Cincinnati. His receiving ability makes him particularly valuable when Tampa Bay spreads the offense around.

A bigger role could also allow the Buccaneers to keep both backs involved without relying exclusively on Irving.

Prediction: Eight carries for 32 yards, plus five receptions for 42 yards