Dobbins found pay dirt at the end of both halves but saw uncharacteristically low volume, with the team attempting 36 passes to just 25 team rush attempts. Gus Edwards drew the start in name only, seeing the first carry of the game but finishing with half the opportunities of Dobbins in the last-minute win. The Chargers improve to 7-3 ahead of a Week 12 showdown with the Ravens at home, marking another opponent that is easier attacked through the air than on the ground.
Edwards got the start in name value only after seeing the first carry of the game for the Chargers. He finish with half the opportunities of backfield mate J.K. Dobbins in what is likely to remain a loose timeshare as long as both remain healthy the rest of the way. Up next for the Chargers is a Ravens opponent that is better attacked through the air than on the ground.
Edwards returned from injured reserve because of the ankle issue last week. he ran 10 times for 55 yards in LA's win over the Titans. His limited practices this week were nothing more than workload management. Officially cleared for action, Edwards is pushing for an RB3 ranking in a sneaky shootout with the Bengals.
This isn't much of a surprise as Edwards is coming off his first game in over a month because of the ankle issue. He was activated from injured reserve over the weekend and ran 10 times for 55 yards. His practice reps will be limited this week as he and the Chargers prepare to take on the Bengals. Edwards will flirt with an RB3 ranking versus a soft Cincinnati run defense.
Chargers RB Gus Edwards (ankle) rushed 10 times for 55 yards in his first game action since Week 4. He was out-snapped by J.K. Dobbins, 39-14, and out-carried by 5.