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Edwards split the backfield with JK Dobbins, who had nine carries for just 26 yards in a struggling Bolts offense. Edwards in 2024 managed 365 yards and four rushing touchdowns over 11 games. He had just three receptions on the season as a strictly early-down banger back in the Greg Roman offense. Edwards, 28, is signed with LA through the 2025 season, while Dobbins enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

The rotational rusher is on track to face the Texans on Saturday. Fantasy managers should not rely on him to produce gaudy fantasy-point sums though chipping in a rushing touchdown in a run-heavy game script is not out of the question.

It is his first practice since the Tuesday ahead of Week 17. We saw Edwards get listed with a limited session and then be unable to get to game day that week, so Wednesday’s participation will be important to monitor. Assuming JK Dobbins (ankle) is healthy, Edwards will probably only be a committee back against the Texans in the Wild Card Round.

Edwards will miss his second consecutive game due to the ankle issue, sizably increasing J.K. Dobbins’ rushing share in the process. Hopefully, Edwards can return in time for the playoffs so he can spell Dobbins as needed.

Edwards has missed both practices this week ahead of the Week 18 finale against the Raiders. It’s possible the 29-year-old could be able to go Sunday if he gets in a limited session, but it’s just as likely Edwards doesn’t play until the playoff game against either the Texans, Ravens or Steelers.

Edwards looks likely to miss another game with the ankle issue. J.K. Dobbins returned from injured reserve last week and picked up 76 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. With Dobbins cementing his role as the team’s top back once again, Edwards is not on the fantasy radar, healthy or not.

Dobbins was activated off injured reserve after missing four games due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 12. He slots back in as the starter. Inactive for the Chargers are QB Easton Stick, RB Gus Edwards, LB Denzel Perryman, OL Jordan McFadden, OL Trey Pipkins III, TE Hayden Hurst, and DL Justin Eboigbe. Hurst (illness) is out, but Will Dissly is active, making Dissly a streamer tight end option this week. Edwards (ankle) has also been ruled out for this game, giving Dobbins primary ownership of the Chargers’ backfield in his return, with Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins handling backup duties.

Edwards promisingly began the week with a Tuesday LP but was unable to practice after that. With J.K. Dobbins (knee) labeled as questionable to play, in his bid to return from short-term injured reserve, RB-needy fantasy managers should add rookie Kimani Vidal, if possible. Dobbins will likely handle a significant workload if active.

Edwards has been the lead back since J.K. Dobbins (knee) went down. Though Dobbins’ 21-day practice window is open, Edwards is still tracking to be the lead back against the Patriots on Saturday. He was listed as limited due to an ankle injury, but there are no indications this is a major issue. Expect Edwards to be active and take on goal-line opportunities for Week 17.

Edwards also caught one pass for two yards. The tailback was completely held in check outside of the touchdowns until he had a 43-yard burst late in the game to make this statline look much more “even” in terms of the touchdowns and rushing yards. The two scores double his total on the season to four, and the yardage total is a season high. It’s also worth noting that the 14 carries nearly tripled Kimani Vidal’s five attempts (for 14 yards), so to say he was the top option in the rushing attack is an understatement. Edwards will be a FLEX option for Week 17 against the Patriots.