Kenneth Gainwell Week 8 Preview vs. the Packers

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell has a difficult matchup in Week 8 (Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET), facing the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are allowing the third-fewest rushing yards in the league, 76.5 per game.

Gainwell, on 44 carries, has 190 total rushing yards (31.7 ypg). He's added three rushing TDs. Also, Gainwell has recorded 21 receptions for 80 yards (13.3 ypg).

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Gainwell vs. the Packers

• Gainwell vs the Packers (since 2021): 2 GP / 8 RUSH YPG / 0 RUSH TD
• The Packers have not given up 100 or more yards on the ground to an opposing rusher in the 2025 season.
• Three opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Green Bay this year.
• The Packers have not allowed more than one rushing TD to an opposing player this season.
• The rush defense of the Packers is allowing 76.5 yards per outing on the ground this season, which ranks third in the league.
• So far this year, the Packers have given up three passing TDs to their opponents, averaging 0.5 per game. That ranks third among NFL teams.

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Gainwell Rushing Insights

• Gainwell hit his rushing yards over once in five games played this season.
• The Steelers have passed 54.7% of the time and run 45.3% this season. They rank 26th in the NFL in scoring.
• He has carried the ball in 44 of his team's 144 total rushing attempts this season (30.6%).
• Gainwell has run for a touchdown in two games this season, including one contest with multiple touchdowns.
• He has scored three of his team's 17 offensive touchdowns this season (17.6%).
• He has seven carries in the red zone (29.2% of his team's 24 red zone rushes).

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Gainwell's Recent Performance