Aaron Jones · Kenny Gainwell · 2026 week 2

Aaron Jones or Kenny Gainwell?

Wondering who you should start this week — Aaron Jones or Kenny Gainwell? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Aaron JonesAaron Jones projects 6 PPR points clear of Kenny Gainwell in week 2, drawing CHI — the 7th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Aaron Jones START	@ CHI	14.0	7th · soft	10	1,677	Questionable
Kenny Gainwell	vs CLE	8.0	21st	2.8	482	healthy

RBs vs CHI recently: Chuba Hubbard 20.7 pts (W1).

RBs vs CLE recently: Bhayshul Tuten 8.8 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Aaron Jones carries the higher trade value — 1,677 against 482 (a 71% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Aaron Jones gets the most. Momentum: Aaron Jones +1256 and Kenny Gainwell -524 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.