Gus Edwards
#2 RB,
Chargers
ACTUAL 2022
59 FPTS
RANK: 65
2023 SEASON
75 FPTS
RANK: 66
AGE
28 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'1'' / 238 lbs
COLLEGE
Rutgers
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD | RUAVE | RECPT | REYD | RETD |
| 2023 | 16 | 75 | 66th | 101 | 458 | 3 | 4.5 | 7 | 49 | undefined |
| 2022 | 9 | 59 | 65th | 87 | 433 | 3 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3yr Ave | 11 | 76 | 69th | 92 | 478 | 3 | 5.20 | 5 | 58 | 0 |
Quiet game on seven carries
Published: 2025-01-11
Edwards rushed seven times for 22 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Saturday's 32-12 wild-card round loss to the Texans.
Edwards teamed up with co-starter J.K. Dobbins (ankle) to overcome ankle issues in order to start Saturday's disappointing playoff loss to Houston. Neither tailback could generate any running room when the game was close, resulting in the longtime teammates being phased out of the second-half game plan as the Chargers began desperately throwing from behind. Dobbins finished the season as the club's top producer and preferred fantasy option while Edwards logged a career-worst 3.6 YPC in 11 active contests. The former is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason while the latter still has one season remaining on the two-year contract signed in 2024.
Fantasy Points by Week 2022
Weekly Stats 2022
| Fantasy Points | Betting | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats | ||||||||||||||||||
| WEEK | STADIUM | GAME | RANK | TOUCH | SPREAD | O/U | ATT | YD | TD | AVG | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | REC | YD | TD | SHARE | |||
| 7 CLE | Outdoor 63° | 18.6 | 4th | 1.16 | -6.5 | 46.5 | 16 | 66 | 4.1 | 2 | 42% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36% | |||
| 8 @TB | Outdoor 76° | 6.5 | 20th | 0.59 | 2.0 | 43.5 | 11 | 65 | 5.9 | 0 | 72% | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33% | |||
| 12 @JAC | Outdoor 77° | 9.2 | 13th | 0.57 | -3.0 | 45.5 | 16 | 52 | 3.3 | 1 | 46% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46% | |||
| 13 DEN | Outdoor 63° | 1.2 | 26th | 0.20 | -8.5 | 38.5 | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 0 | 42% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21% | |||
| 14 @PIT | Outdoor 42° | 6.6 | 14th | 0.51 | 2.5 | 37.5 | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 0 | 32% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31% | |||
| 15 @CLE | Outdoor 34° | 5.5 | 18th | 0.79 | 3.0 | 38.5 | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 0 | 42% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25% | |||
| 16 ATL | Outdoor 17° | 9.9 | 13th | 0.90 | -6.5 | 35.5 | 11 | 99 | 9.0 | 0 | 37% | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32% | |||
| 17 PIT | Outdoor 44° | 0.2 | 24th | 0.07 | -1.5 | 35.5 | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11% | |||
| 18 @CIN | Outdoor 38° | 1.6 | 28th | 0.40 | 11.0 | 41.5 | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15% | |||
Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Rushing Averages | Receiving Averages | ||||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | TOUCH | RANK | YD | TD | AVE | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | REC | YD | TD | ||
| Home | Outdoor | 12 | 5 | 7.3 | 0.83 | 59th | 48 | 0.3 | 5.8 | 45% | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 6 | 0.0 | ||
| Away | Outdoor | 11 | 4 | 7.6 | 0.74 | 68th | 44 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 52% | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 4 | 0.0 | ||
| Away | Retractable Dome | 2 | 1 | 8.4 | 0.73 | 56th | 48 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 65% | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 6 | 0.0 | ||
Career Stats by Season: 2018 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats | ||||||||||||||||||
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | AVE | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | REC | YD | TD | ||
| 2018 | 23 | BAL | 11 | 6 | 90 | 55th | 137 | 718 | 2 | 5.2 | 50% | 17 | 4 | 0 | 25% | 2 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 24 | BAL | 16 | 1 | 93 | 52nd | 133 | 711 | 2 | 5.4 | 53% | 20 | 5 | 1 | 22% | 7 | 45 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 25 | BAL | 16 | 6 | 128 | 37th | 144 | 723 | 6 | 5.0 | 54% | 16 | 8 | 0 | 26% | 9 | 129 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 27 | BAL | 9 | 4 | 59 | 65th | 87 | 433 | 3 | 5.0 | 43% | 13 | 3 | 0 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Active along with Dobbins
Published: 2025-01-11
Both Edwards (ankle) and J.K. Dobbins (ankle) are listed as active for Saturday's wild-card contest at Houston, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
The running backs were limited participants on the first two practice reports of the week due to ankle issues, and while Dobbins remained that way Thursday and was listed as questionable heading into the weekend, Edwards was a full participant to cap the week and avoided a designation for the Chargers' postseason opener. With Dobbins now confirmed to be available as well Saturday, the team's top two options are the position likely will split the RB reps between them, while Hassan Haskins is on hand for any work that lingers.
Cleared for wild-card round
Published: 2025-01-09
Edwards (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's wild-card game at Houston.
Edwards missed the Chargers' final two games of the regular season with the ankle injury, but he's been cleared for the postseason opener after turning in a full practice Thursday following a pair of limited sessions Tuesday and Wednesday. Meanwhile, top back J.K. Dobbins (ankle) -- who was a limited practice participant throughout the week -- carries a questionable tag into Saturday's contest. If Dobbins ends up sitting out the wild-card contest or is available only in a limited capacity, Edwards would presumably lead the Chargers' ground attack, while Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal would be on hand as change-of-pace options. The Chargers could also choose to elevate Ezekiel Elliott or Jaret Patterson from the practice squad if there's any concern about Dobbins' availability.
Logs another limited practice
Published: 2025-01-08
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 are 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.
Limited in practice Tuesday
Published: 2025-01-07
Edwards (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.
Both of Los Angeles' top two running backs operated with some limitations to begin the week of practice, as J.K. Dobbins (ankle) also had his reps capped. Given that Edwards missed the final two games of the regular season, he may need to upgrade to full participation in practice by Thursday in order to gain clearance for Saturday's wild-card game against Houston. Assuming Dobbins is healthy enough to handle his usual lead role, the Chargers would have Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal and new practice-squad addition Ezekiel Elliott as potential depth options Saturday in the event Edwards can't play.
Won't play Sunday
Published: 2025-01-03
Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular season finale against the Raiders.
Edwards, who was unable to practice this week, will thus target a potential return to action when the Chargers commence their playoff run next weekend. In his absence versus Las Vegas, J.K. Dobbins is in line to lead the team's backfield, with Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal available to mix in.
Still not practicing
Published: 2025-01-02
Edwards (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Edwards, who was inactive for the Chargers' Week 17 win over the Patriots, also didn't practice Wednesday, so he'll probably need to work fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Raiders without an injury designation. Even if Edwards is available this weekend, his Week 18 fantasy upside would be modest, given that J.K. Dobbins has reclaimed his role as Los Angeles' lead back.
Not ready to return to practice
Published: 2025-01-01
Edwards (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Edwards missed the Chargers' final two practices last week due to the ankle issue and didn't end up playing Saturday versus the Patriots. It's not clear how serious the injury is, but the veteran running back will likely need to practice in some capacity by the end of this week in order to have a realistic chance of suiting up Sunday versus Las Vegas. Edwards' absence last weekend was soothed by the return of J.K. Dobbins, who was activated off IR and reclaimed his role as Los Angeles' No. 1 running back.
Won't play Week 17
Published: 2024-12-26
The Chargers have ruled Edwards (ankle) out for Saturday's game against the Patriots.
Though Edwards was listed as a limited participant in both of the Chargers' first two Week 17 practices, he didn't display enough progress in his recovery from the ankle injury for the team to feel comfortable clearing him for Saturday's contest. His absence currently leaves Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins as the lone healthy options at running back on the active roster, though J.K. Dobbins (knee) -- who is listed as questionable -- could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game and settle back in as Los Angeles' lead option out of the backfield.