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NFL Week 14 Start or Sit: Gus Edwards

NFL Week 14 Start or Sit: Gus Edwards

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By: Alex Hunter

With J.K. Dobbins (knee) missing his first game of the season this past Sunday vs. the Falcons, Gus Edwards got the start at running back for the Chargers. Unfortunately, the veteran failed to make an impact, rushing seven times for 32 yards and catching his lone target for one yard (4.3 FPTS). Edwards logged a season-high 52.2% of the snaps, but he only saw two more carries than Kimani Vidal. Overall, the Chargers only ran the ball 36.9% of the time in this win, which is well under their 46.7% rush rate for the season.

Seeing Los Angeles rely on its passing game more with Dobbins sidelined wasn’t surprising, as Edwards has been very ineffective as a rusher this season. The veteran is averaging a modest 3.4 YPC, which ranks 51st out of the 57 running backs who have seen at least 50 carries this season. Plus, Edwards has been a complete non-factor as a receiver, with only three targets to his name this season.

With Dobbins on IR and out for at least three more games, the Chargers should continue to be a pass-first offense this Sunday vs. the Chiefs, especially with Los Angeles being a four-point underdog for the contest on DraftKings Sportsbook. Furthermore, it wouldn’t be shocking at all if Vidal ends up seeing more touches than Edwards, given the latter’s struggles.

Kansas City is giving up the second-fewest yards per rush this season (3.7) and Edwards is not a viable starter for any format this week.

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Alex Hunter
Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.
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I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is Hunta512) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.