Kenneth Gainwell Poised for Increased Role if Jaylen Warren is Limited in Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell is positioned as the No. 2 option behind Jaylen Warren. Gainwell demonstrated his potential in Sunday's game against the Bengals when Warren was briefly sidelined with an ankle injury, breaking out with 9 rushes for 24 yards and an impressive 7 receptions on 7 targets for 81 yards and two touchdowns. With Warren expected to be limited in practice and potentially cautious in Sunday's game against the Bears, Gainwell could see additional work, particularly in the receiving game. While Warren's anticipated availability reduces Gainwell's immediate waiver wire appeal, he remains a recommended addition to fantasy benches, especially in PPR formats, given his demonstrated ability to produce when given opportunities.