The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Denver Broncos in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Gus Edwards.
Is Gus Edwards Playing in Week 16?
Edwards is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play on Thursday.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chargers’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Gus Edwards in Week 16?
Edwards is simply too limited of a player to be trusted in fantasy if not in control of a well-defined role.
He has just two catches on his 2024 résumé and doesn’t have a game with more than 10 carries since Week 2. J.K. Dobbins ran for 96 yards and a TD at Denver in Week 6, but it took 25 carries (one of which gained 20 yards, or for the non-mathematically inclined, that means his other 24 carries picked up 76 yards). The Broncos own the top success rate against running backs this season, and that renders this backfield useless in my eyes.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 16 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Gus Edwards’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
As of Thursday, Edwards is projected to score 9.5 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 14 rushing attempts for 56.1 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. It also includes 0.4 receptions for 5 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Gus Edwards’ Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
