The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Houston Texans on Wild Card Weekend. 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 vs. the Texans?
Edwards (ankle) remained limited at practice Wednesday.
Edwards, who missed the Chargers’ last two regular-season games, thus has one more chance to practice fully ahead of Saturday’s Wild Card contest against the Texans. Meanwhile, fellow running back J.K. Dobbins (ankle) also logged his second consecutive limited session, which sets the stage for Thursday’s final injury report to reveal key context with regard to the composition of the Los Angeles backfield this weekend.
If either Edwards or Dobbins is limited or out versus Houston, added snaps would be available for Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal, with Ezekiel Elliott and Jaret Patterson being potential practice squad elevations.
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 on Wild Card Weekend?
Edwards has missed consecutive games with an ankle injury, and while we don’t have clarity on his status just yet, I think you can safely look elsewhere. The price point isn’t too prohibitive, but the profile comes with more risk than reward, even at a cheap price tag.
Edwards is averaging 31.2% fewer yards per carry before contact this season than last year with a declining elusive rating despite facing fewer loaded boxes. At best, you’re chasing a touchdown in a game with a total of 42.5 points from a player who lacks versatility and is at less than full strength.
In my opinion, J.K. Dobbins is the only way to play this backfield, and I’m not in a hurry to go in that direction, never mind his limited backup specialist.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Wild Card Weekend Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Gus Edwards’ Fantasy Points Projection on Wild Card Weekend
As of Saturday, Edwards is projected to score 7.7 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 11.3 rushing attempts for 45.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. It also includes 0.4 receptions for 4.1 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)
