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RB Gus Edwards, LAC (1 Viewer)
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dcgangstas
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Back-to-back 100-yard rushing days for the Gus Bus. The RPO option with Lamar Jackson is very hard to defense. If Jackson is the starter going forward (even with Flacco's return), Gus Edwards could be a potential league-winner.
Baltimore's Upcoming schedule: Week 13 ATL (5th worst team vs. FF RBs), Week 14 KC (3rd worst), and Week 15 TB (7th worst).
Those are also potent offenses, and the Ravens can use Edwards to control the clock and keep them off the field. Atlanta gives up 5.1 yards/carry, so a 20-carry day should yield yet another 100-yard game. Gus is in for me as my flex (benching Adrian Peterson), and starting him with Kamara and Mark Ingram.
Baltimore's Upcoming schedule: Week 13 ATL (5th worst team vs. FF RBs), Week 14 KC (3rd worst), and Week 15 TB (7th worst).
Those are also potent offenses, and the Ravens can use Edwards to control the clock and keep them off the field. Atlanta gives up 5.1 yards/carry, so a 20-carry day should yield yet another 100-yard game. Gus is in for me as my flex (benching Adrian Peterson), and starting him with Kamara and Mark Ingram.
The Frankman
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Buck Bradcanon
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Why cant we have nice things?
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
Legit chance to miss? Or just maintenance and rest?
Buck Bradcanon
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Football Jones
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I picked up Edwards in my dynasty league before the season started. I might be the only FFer who did that, LOL, but he caught my eyeball when I was scouring for undrafted RBs.
I dropped Edwards when we cut to 24, but he remained on my hot list. Unfortunately, I waited too long & didn't have a high enough waiver priority to add Edwards the week he got "noticed". I came a hair from adding Edwards once he started getting touches, but ultimately decided to wait. When to pick up somebody on your hot list is a fine line, especially if you have a good team & don't have many "open" spots.
Edwards isn't dynamic & is helped a lot by the threat Jackson brings with his legs, but he's the type of player I like to stash because he's cheap (free) & has upside. Edwards could very well get replaced next season so I'd be tempted to move him along with another asset for an upgrade.
If Edwards finishes strong, he could have some decent trade value. I'd probably want to see more before making a final decision, but that's what I'd be inclined to do with Edwards if I owned him.
I dropped Edwards when we cut to 24, but he remained on my hot list. Unfortunately, I waited too long & didn't have a high enough waiver priority to add Edwards the week he got "noticed". I came a hair from adding Edwards once he started getting touches, but ultimately decided to wait. When to pick up somebody on your hot list is a fine line, especially if you have a good team & don't have many "open" spots.
Edwards isn't dynamic & is helped a lot by the threat Jackson brings with his legs, but he's the type of player I like to stash because he's cheap (free) & has upside. Edwards could very well get replaced next season so I'd be tempted to move him along with another asset for an upgrade.
If Edwards finishes strong, he could have some decent trade value. I'd probably want to see more before making a final decision, but that's what I'd be inclined to do with Edwards if I owned him.
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dcgangstas
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Hopefully the latter, since he's had 40 touches in the last two games.
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
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http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/11284/kenneth-dixon
The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec speculated Gus Edwards' ankle injury could prompt the Ravens to activate Kenneth Dixon (knee, injured reserve).
Dixon resumed practicing two weeks ago, opening a 21-day window for him to be activated off injured reserve. That did not seem likely at the time given Baltimore's glut at the position, but injuries to both Edwards and Alex Collins could prompt a move. Dixon is certainly a name to watch in deeper leagues. Nov 28 - 9:11 PM
Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter
Buck Bradcanon
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Please return to practice today Mr. Bus.
Gus returned to practice today
https://mobile.twitter.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1068197005871190016
Ten of 11 players who missed practice for Ravens yesterday were back practicing today. Only exception was safety Tony Jefferson (ankle). John Brown also wasn’t practicing but he seemed fine in locker room
11:36 AM · Nov 29, 2018
https://mobile.twitter.com/jamisonhensley/status/1068197548098240512
Ravens RB Gus Edwards was back at practice Thursday and wasn't hampered by an ankle injury. He should be fine to start Sunday. Edwards ran a cone drill and worked on lateral movement. He missed Wednesday's practice.
11:38 AM · Nov 29, 2018
https://mobile.twitter.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1068197005871190016
Ten of 11 players who missed practice for Ravens yesterday were back practicing today. Only exception was safety Tony Jefferson (ankle). John Brown also wasn’t practicing but he seemed fine in locker room
11:36 AM · Nov 29, 2018
https://mobile.twitter.com/jamisonhensley/status/1068197548098240512
Ravens RB Gus Edwards was back at practice Thursday and wasn't hampered by an ankle injury. He should be fine to start Sunday. Edwards ran a cone drill and worked on lateral movement. He missed Wednesday's practice.
11:38 AM · Nov 29, 2018
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Buck Bradcanon
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Ravens RB Gus Edwards riding high after strong two-game stretch
"The undrafted Rutgers product ranks first in forced missed tackles per carry (0.33) and third in yards after contact per attempt (4.1) among the 25 NFL backs with 20-plus carries in Weeks 11 & 12. His NFL-high 133.3 elusive rating in the two-week span also leads the same group of backs." -Profootballfocus
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-ravens-rb-gus-edwards-riding-high-after-strong-two-game-stretch
"The undrafted Rutgers product ranks first in forced missed tackles per carry (0.33) and third in yards after contact per attempt (4.1) among the 25 NFL backs with 20-plus carries in Weeks 11 & 12. His NFL-high 133.3 elusive rating in the two-week span also leads the same group of backs." -Profootballfocus
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-ravens-rb-gus-edwards-riding-high-after-strong-two-game-stretch
IheartGuinness
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Anyone starting?
skinsrule05
Footballguy
I have him in right now over josh Adams. I’m a little worried about Collins playing.
zamboni
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Jersey Jammer
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I'm starting guys like T Boyd and A Jeffery over him in a PPR. Both those guys are risks but perhaps to a lesser degree than Edwards.
skinsrule05
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skinsrule05
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Futz
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It's just the natural corresponding depth move. The only Bus stop will be his ability to stay healthy.
dcgangstas
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Yep, starting the Bus over Adrian Peterson. Atlanta gives up 5.1 yards per rush.IheartGuinness said:
skinsrule05
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skol asylum
Footballguy
Debating whether to start at flex. Need 2 of Gus, AJ Green, and Dalvin Cook.
Think I'm starting Gus and Lamar Jackson with Winston my other QB option. Probably leaving AJ on the bench to see how he does coming off the injury and dealing with backup QB.
Think I'm starting Gus and Lamar Jackson with Winston my other QB option. Probably leaving AJ on the bench to see how he does coming off the injury and dealing with backup QB.
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skol asylum
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Also leaving Gus on the bench in my other league where I'm starting Ware. (Other bench RBs are Lamar Miller, McCoy, Adams. Going 4 wide at WR like most weeks with AB, Tyreek, Thielen, and Cooks)
TartanLion
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Think I’m gonna drop Diggs out for him in flex
sho nuff
Footballguy
Dixon took some touches including the TD carry.
How are we feeling with that TB matchup?
Im deciding if I even keep him or Mack rostered (Have DJ, Michel, Lindsay amd Ware). Also have Samuels with Conner still out.
Looking to drop he or Mack to grab Williams if Ware is out.
Or drop both (or one of them and C Ridley ) to grab Samuel (Carolina).
Injuries at the wrong time with Ware and OBJ are forcing me to worry about this tonight.
How are we feeling with that TB matchup?
Im deciding if I even keep him or Mack rostered (Have DJ, Michel, Lindsay amd Ware). Also have Samuels with Conner still out.
Looking to drop he or Mack to grab Williams if Ware is out.
Or drop both (or one of them and C Ridley ) to grab Samuel (Carolina).
Injuries at the wrong time with Ware and OBJ are forcing me to worry about this tonight.
beerbuff
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sho nuff
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Dropped Ridley for Samuel. Just feel they are so similar in upside and Ridleybis too prone to a 3 point game (and like Samuel’s matchups).
Williams available and I’m going to move for him now after waivers as he strangely went unclaimed.
I'd be wary of starting Edwards. Week 14 snaps:
Edwards - 31
Dixon - 23
Montgomery - 19
With the talk of Dixon earning a larger role, it wouldn't take much for him to outsnap Edwards.
BlueDredSo
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If I had Michel I'd 100% play him over Edwards. Ceiling is much higher. Floor is probably higher as well.
Last 3 weeks
Michel: 17 carries, 20 carries, 13 carries (snaps: 41%, 41%, 37%)
Gus: 21 carries, 16 carries, 19 carries (51%, 44%, 43%)
They are pretty much the same.
My main concern is Dixon... he's coming on strong. Only been back 3 games and his snaps have gone 21%, 32%, 52%.
Interseptopus
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I thought Baltimore might be in the Jacobs/Montgomery market but I see them definitely going with Edwards and then maybe having a vet brought in to compete and give some relief. Edwards seemed to do just fine as the lead back when given the chance, so I dont know where this "he lacks skills to be a lead back" is coming from.
Dr. Octopus
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If I owned Edwards I would definitely sell off of this news, because I'm not buying it.
Sure he did fine over a six game sample size but that had a lot to do with teams not being prepared to deal with Lamar Jackson's unique skill set and San Diego showed that's a lot easier to do the second time around. Edwards is a good solid hard runner but a team can always do better and my guess this is offseason "coach-speak".
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He offers next to nothing as a receiver, with two receptions total last season. He's fine as a grinder, but I'm not sure he's any better running between the tackles than Dixon, and Dixon can actually catch.
I actually buy Edwards going into the season as the RB1 in Baltimore. Dixon is talented, but has had major injury issues, and I don't see any reason to make a major investment at RB, given that Lamar Jackson helps the RB so much. Personally, I'd go into next year with Edwards/Dixon/Collins, but they seem to have really soured on Collins, but he can be replaced by a day 3 pick.
If I had to bet on it, I think they stay cheap at RB, and spend money on defense, and hope to continue to try to control the clock and play great defense to win.
If I had to bet on it, I think they stay cheap at RB, and spend money on defense, and hope to continue to try to control the clock and play great defense to win.
Blick
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Good question. In PPR, I’d probably take a late 2nd/early 3rd and move it up a few spots for Non-PPR.
