Gus Edwards Fantasy Week 16: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Broncos

Running back Gus Edwards is looking at a matchup versus the fifth-ranked rushing defense in the league (98.6 yards allowed per game) in Week 16, when his Los Angeles Chargers meet the Denver Broncos, Thursday at 8:15 PM ET.

With Edwards' next game versus the Broncos, should you think about him for your DFS lineup? See below for more stats and info.

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Edwards vs. Broncos Game Info

• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos
• Game Day: December 19, 2024
• Game Time: 8:15 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 10.0
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 10.3
• Projected Rushing Yards: 67.11
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.52
• Projected Receiving Yards: 3.44
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.02

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Edwards Fantasy Performance

• Edwards is currently the 60th-ranked fantasy player at his position (256th overall), posting 42 total fantasy points (4.2 per game).
• Looking at his last three games, Edwards has amassed 15.2 fantasy points (5.1 per game) as he's run for 91 yards and scored one touchdown on 24 carries.
• Edwards has generated 25 fantasy points (five per game) during his last five games, as he's rushed for 129 yards with two touchdowns on 39 carries.
• The high point of Edwards' fantasy season was a Week 14 performance versus the Kansas City Chiefs, a game when he came through with zero catches and zero receiving yards (9.6 fantasy points).
• From a fantasy standpoint, Gus Edwards' matchup versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 was his worst of the year, as he put up just 0.9 fantasy points. He ran for nine yards on three carries on the day.

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Broncos Defensive Performance

• Denver has allowed one player to amass more than 300 yards passing in a game this year.
• The Broncos have allowed at least one passing TD to 11 opposing QBs this season.
• Denver has allowed two or more passing TDs to three opposing QBs this year.
• Two players have thrown for at least three touchdowns in a game against the Broncos this season.
• A total of four players have racked up more than 100 yards receiving in a game versus Denver this season.
• The Broncos have allowed 15 players to catch a TD pass against them this year.
• A total of two players have caught more than one TD pass versus Denver this season.
• Three players have picked up over 100 yards rushing in a game versus the Broncos this year.
• Denver has given up at least one rushing touchdown to six players this season.
• A total of One player has rushed for more than one TD versus the Broncos this year.

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