Kenneth Gainwell Week 4 Preview vs. the Vikings

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell will face a mediocre run defense in Week 4 (Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET), versus the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are ranked 22nd in terms of rushing yards conceded, at 130 per game.

Gainwell has rushed for 55 yards (18.3 ypg) on 16 carries this year. He has scored one rushing TD. On the year, Gainwell also has seven receptions for 30 yards (10.0 ypg).

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Gainwell vs. the Vikings

• Gainwell vs the Vikings (since 2021): No games
• One opposing rusher has racked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Vikings during the 2025 season.
• Two opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Minnesota this year.
• The Vikings have not allowed more than one rushing TD to an opposing player this season.
• The 130 rushing yards per game conceded by the Vikings defense makes them the NFL's 22nd-ranked run defense.
• Opponents of the Vikings have put up two touchdowns on the ground (0.7 per game). The Vikings' defense is eighth in the NFL in that category.

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Gainwell Rushing Insights

• Gainwell has not hit the over on his rushing yards totals in his two opportunities this season.
• The Steelers, who are 13th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 56.8% of the time while running 43.2%.
• He has carried the ball in 16 of his team's 67 total rushing attempts this season (23.9%).
• Gainwell has a rushing touchdown in one game this year, but no games with multiple rushing TDs.
• He has 12.5% of his team's eight offensive touchdowns this season (one).
• He has two red zone rushing carries (14.3% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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