Chris Rodriguez · Kenny Gainwell · 2026 week 3

Chris Rodriguez or Kenny Gainwell?

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

Start Kenny GainwellKenny Gainwell projects 3 PPR points clear of Chris Rodriguez in week 3, drawing MIN — the 29th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chris Rodriguez vs NE 4.7 23rd 1.8 132 healthy
Kenny Gainwell START vs MIN 7.7 29th · tough 3.7 232 healthy

RBs vs NE recently: Jadarian Price 5.8 pts (W1) · Jaylen Warren 7.7 pts (W2).

RBs vs MIN recently: MarShawn Lloyd 3.7 pts (W1) · D'Andre Swift 7.9 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kenny Gainwell carries the higher trade value — 232 against 132 (a 43% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kenny Gainwell gets the most. Momentum: Chris Rodriguez -245 and Kenny Gainwell -636 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.