Overview
- On Monday night, the running back posted 126 scrimmage yards (80 rushing on 13 carries, 7 catches for 46) in a 28-15 win over Miami that moved Pittsburgh to 8-6.
- Aaron Rodgers lauded Gainwell’s vision on a 38-yard inside‑zone run and said a player making “damn near vet minimum” has been a tremendous asset.
- Head coach Mike Tomlin said the staff anticipated this impact, noting Saquon Barkley’s “large shadow” in Philadelphia and pointing to third‑down conversions he made against Pittsburgh last year.
- Through 14 games he has 1,312 all‑purpose yards — 451 rushing, 332 receiving, 529 on returns — reflecting his three‑phase value.
- Signed to a one‑year, $1.79 million deal, Gainwell is widely projected to command a bigger payday in free agency, with the Steelers seen as a plausible bidder to keep him.