Kenneth Gainwell Week 4 Preview vs. the Vikings

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell will face a middle-of-the-pack 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 generated 55 rushing yards on 16 carries (18.3 ypg), including one trip to the end zone. As a receiver, Gainwell has also caught seven passes for 30 yards.

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Gainwell vs. the Vikings

  • Gainwell vs the Vikings (since 2021): No games
  • The Vikings have given up 100 or more yards on the ground to one opposing rusher during the 2025 season.
  • Minnesota has allowed one or more rushing TDs to two opposing players this year.
  • The Vikings have not allowed any opposing players to record more than one rushing TD against them this season.
  • The 130 rushing yards per game allowed by the Vikings defense makes them the NFL's 22nd-ranked rush defense.
  • The Vikings' defense is ranked eighth in the league with two rushing TDs conceded so far this year.

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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%.
  • His team has attempted 67 rushes this season. He's handled 16 of those carries (23.9%).
  • Gainwell has a rushing touchdown in one game this season, but no games with multiple rushing TDs.
  • He has one touchdown this season (12.5% of his team's eight offensive TDs).
  • He has two carries in the red zone (14.3% of his team's 14 red zone rushes).

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Gainwell's Recent Performance

Opponent Date Week Rushing Stats Receiving Stats
vs. Patriots 9/21/2025 Week 3 4 ATT / 16 YDS / 1 TD 1 TAR / 1 REC / 10 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Seahawks 9/14/2025 Week 2 5 ATT / 20 YDS / 0 TDs 5 TAR / 3 REC / 16 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Jets 9/7/2025 Week 1 7 ATT / 19 YDS / 0 TDs 4 TAR / 3 REC / 4 YDS / 0 TDs