Gus Edwards Fantasy

The Baltimore Ravens tendered exclusive-rights free-agent running back Gus Edwards on Monday. Edwards will make $660,000 in 2020 under the tender. The 24-year-old (25 next month) carried the ball 133 times for 711 yards (5.3 yards per carry) and two touchdowns in his second year in the league in 2019, but he has only nine receptions for 65 yards in two seasons. He'll continue to split the change-of-pace duties with Justice Hill behind veteran Mark Ingram in 2020. Given Ingram's injury woes to end the 2019 season, Edwards will be a valuable handcuff in deeper fantasy leagues.

Mar. 16th • 5:26 PM

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards rushed for 130 yards on 21 carries in Mark Ingram's stead against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. Edwards will likely resume his responsibilities as Ingram's backup going into this weekend's divisional-round matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Ingram is still dealing with the calf injury that sidelined him in Week 16, but Adam Schefter reports he is still "expected to play". If Ingram is unable to go or is limited this weekend, expect Edwards to assume the No. 1 role as he's proven his ability to get the ball moving down the field when given the touches. It's best to wait and see if Ingram's injury will affect the time he sees on the field before rolling Edwards into your lineups this weekend.

Jan. 9th • 8:28 PM

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards rushed for 130 yards on 21 attempts in Week 17's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Mark Ingram held out this week nursing a calf injury, Edwards capitalized on his extra touches as the leader in the backfield. Edwards split touches with Justice Hill, but led all rushers in the game and showed his ability to be an asset as Ingram's handcuff. If Ingram misses any more time, Edwards could prove to be a solid DFS choice in an offense that operates primarily through its rush attack.

Dec. 29th • 8:57 PM