Gus Edwards
29-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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54
YDS
195
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2
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Edwards has his limitations, both in terms of skill set and durability, but there's a reason the Harbaughs love him anyway. Even without catching passes, Edwards has obvious value thanks to his powerful running and snap-to-snap consistency. He averaged at least 5.0 yards per carry in each of his first four seasons with the Ravens, and his drop to 4.1 YPC last year was partially a result of getting so much goal-line work (which led to 13 TDs, half of his career total). The 29-year-old will face physical decline soon enough, but he's set up nicely for the upcoming season as he reunites with former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who now holds the same job under Jim Harbaugh in Los Angeles. The Chargers signed Edwards to a two-year, $9 million contract with $3.75 million guaranteed, later adding Baltimore backfield mate J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) on a smaller one-year deal and then Kimani Vidal in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. All signs point to Edwards being the Week 1 starter and goal-line back for what figures to be the most run-oriented Chargers offense in a long time. Read Past Outlooks
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Not involved much in win
Edwards tallied six carries for 27 yards in a 34-27 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
J.K. Dobbins once again saw the lion's share of the workload (11 carries, 56 yards and two touchdowns) and even Hassan Haskins was given multiple goal-line totes, although he floundered with the opportunity. Edwards' fantasy value is likely dependent on the health of Dobbins, who has already surpassed his career high in carries (134) and has averaged under 4.0 yards a carry in four of his past six contests.
J.K. Dobbins once again saw the lion's share of the workload (11 carries, 56 yards and two touchdowns) and even Hassan Haskins was given multiple goal-line totes, although he floundered with the opportunity. Edwards' fantasy value is likely dependent on the health of Dobbins, who has already surpassed his career high in carries (134) and has averaged under 4.0 yards a carry in four of his past six contests.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Broken Tackle %
3.7%Positive Run %
87.0%% Yds After Contact
55.9%Avg Yds After Contact
2.0Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
9.2% Snaps w/Touch
51.4%Air Yards Per Game
-0.3Air Yards Per Snap
-0.02% Team Air Yards
-0.1%% Team Targets
0.4%Avg Depth of Target
-2.0 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.0% Targeted On Route
3.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Monday, Nov 25th at 8:15PM
Overall QB Rating Against
87.6
Cornerbacks
76.7
Safeties
124.3
Linebackers
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2024 Gus Edwards Split Stats
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Edwards has been Mr. Automatic for Baltimore when healthy, both off the bench and in several spot starts when J.K. Dobbins was unavailable. Edwards was limited to nine games last year after missing the previous season with an ACL tear, but the reliable power runner still averaged 5.0 yards per carry, a mark he's hit every season. The arrival of new offensive coordinator Todd Monken could complicate his role, though. Prior coordinator Greg Roman's scheme featured a lot of runs from heavy packages with FB Patrick Ricard, which suited Edwards fine because he's much more adept as a runner than receiver. With Monken expected to open the passing game, though, Edwards will need to demonstrate value as a blocker and pass catcher. Dobbins' superiority there would be a problem for Edwards' snap count if the Ravens run less, as expected. In the last year of his contract, following a paycut, Edwards also faces mounting durability concerns after dealing with hamstring troubles following his Week 7 return last year from the 2021 ACL tear.
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Cleared for Week 11
Edwards (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday night's game against the Bengals after practicing fully Friday.
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Limited at practice Wednesday
Edwards (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
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Effective runner in return
Edwards carried the ball 10 times for 55 yards in the Chargers' 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.
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Active as expected Week 10
Edwards (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Titans, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Trending toward returning Sunday
Edwards (ankle), who is still listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Titans, was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Poised to break out
Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL.com believes Edwards' physicality should earn him more carries during the second half of the 2024 regular season.
ANALYSIS
Edwards returned from a four-game absence against the Titans in Week 10, and he finished with 10 carries for 55 yards. The Chargers rushed for 145 yards in that contest, which was their best production on the ground since Week 2 against the Panthers. Though J.K. Dobbins is the firm lead back for the Bolts, Edwards should be heavily utilized in the second half of the season, particularly in short-yardage and goal-to-go situations.
Edwards returned from a four-game absence against the Titans in Week 10, and he finished with 10 carries for 55 yards. The Chargers rushed for 145 yards in that contest, which was their best production on the ground since Week 2 against the Panthers. Though J.K. Dobbins is the firm lead back for the Bolts, Edwards should be heavily utilized in the second half of the season, particularly in short-yardage and goal-to-go situations.