Gus Edwards
29-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
101
YDS
365
TD
4
YDS
6
TD
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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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Excels as lead back Thursday
Edwards rushed 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns and brought in one of two targets for three yards in the Chargers' 34-27 win over the Broncos on Thursday night.
ANALYSIS
Edwards was the surprising leader of the Chargers' ground attack Thursday night with his highest carry total since Week 2 and best rushing yardage tally of the campaign. The veteran back also flashed his signature red-zone prowess by recording one- and five-yard rushing scores in the first and third quarters, respectively. Edwards' rookie backfield mate Kimani Vidal carried just five times and didn't see any targets, so the former should head into a Week 17 road matchup against the Patriots on Saturday, Dec. 28 with the lead-back job in hand.
Edwards was the surprising leader of the Chargers' ground attack Thursday night with his highest carry total since Week 2 and best rushing yardage tally of the campaign. The veteran back also flashed his signature red-zone prowess by recording one- and five-yard rushing scores in the first and third quarters, respectively. Edwards' rookie backfield mate Kimani Vidal carried just five times and didn't see any targets, so the former should head into a Week 17 road matchup against the Patriots on Saturday, Dec. 28 with the lead-back job in hand.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Broken Tackle %
11.9%Positive Run %
81.2%% Yds After Contact
73.7%Avg Yds After Contact
2.7Rushing TD %
4.0%Touches Per Game
9.5% Snaps w/Touch
48.8%Air Yards Per Game
-0.8Air Yards Per Snap
-0.04% Team Air Yards
-0.3%% Team Targets
1.2%Avg Depth of Target
-1.8 YdsCatch Rate
60.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.0% Targeted On Route
7.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
70.5
Cornerbacks
63.3
Safeties
81.4
Linebackers
79.2
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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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Struggles in one-sided loss
Edwards rushed eight times for 23 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers.
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Scores touchdown in loss
Edwards tallied 10 carries for 36 yards and a touchdown in the 19-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
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Not used much in win
Edwards tallied six carries for 32 yards and also caught his lone reception for one yard in the 17-13 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
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Looks headed for Week 13 start
Edwards is expected to step in as the Chargers' starting running back in Sunday's game against the Falcons with J.K. Dobbins considered unlikely to play after spraining his left knee in Monday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Short TD in place of starter
Edwards rushed nine times for 11 yards and a touchdown while not hauling in his only target in Monday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.
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Set for Week 13 lead role
Edwards is projected to serve as the Chargers' No. 1 running back in Sunday's game against the Falcons due to J.K. Dobbins being sidelined with a sprained MCL, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports
ANALYSIS
Dobbins suffered his injury in the first half of the Monday night loss to the Ravens, and Edwards finished that game with just 11 yards on nine carries, albeit while adding a rushing touchdown. Nevertheless, Edwards has previous experience serving as the top back in a Greg Roman-coordinated offense from their mutual time in Baltimore, and the matchup against an Atlanta defense allowing 4.4 yards per carry is a more palatable one.
Dobbins suffered his injury in the first half of the Monday night loss to the Ravens, and Edwards finished that game with just 11 yards on nine carries, albeit while adding a rushing touchdown. Nevertheless, Edwards has previous experience serving as the top back in a Greg Roman-coordinated offense from their mutual time in Baltimore, and the matchup against an Atlanta defense allowing 4.4 yards per carry is a more palatable one.