Gus Edwards

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.

Both skill position players came into the weekend listed as questionable but will ultimately suit up for the visiting Chargers, who look for an elusive road playoff win Saturday against the Texans. The Chargers will roll out a backfield consisting of Dobbins, Gus Edwards, and Hassan Haskins, with notable free agent addition Ezekiel Elliott watching from the sidelines after joining the team five days ago. Johnston will likely be tasked with additional volume after setting career highs in receptions and yards in Week 18 in the absence of Joshua Palmer.

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.

Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle) is active for today s game vs. the Texans. He was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable, so it s safe to assume he won t be at 100%. RB Gus Edwards is also back from his knee injury for this one and figures to mix in behind Dobbins. RB Kimani Vidal is a healthy scratch, leaving Hassan Haskins as the No. 3 RB.

Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Wild Card game vs. the Texans. He got in three limited practices this week, so we're expecting him to play. RB Gus Edwards (knee) is off the final injury report after putting in a full practice on Thursday. He looks like the healthier of the two RBs heading into this one. Dobbins remains the better fantasy bet, but this figures to be a split backfield on Saturday.