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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gus Edwards vs Raheim SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Gus Edwards is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Gus Edwards is the better fantasy play this season.

Gus Edwards is the better play on a neutral week. 7.0 PPG with 530 yards gives a reliable baseline. Raheim Sanders at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Gus Edwards higher, but do not fade Raheim Sanders entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLos Angeles Chargers#99PPG LEADER

Gus Edwards

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

468

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

RBCleveland Browns#99

Raheim Sanders

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Gus Edwards

Raheim Sanders

Head to Head

7.0 PPG4.7 PPG

13 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Gus Edwards: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Raheim Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Gus Edwards is producing at 32% of elite pace and Raheim Sanders at 21%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Gus Edwards vs Raheim Sanders: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Gus Edwards and Raheim Sanders for your lineup, you are not alone. Gus Edwards finished the 2025 season at 7.0 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (13 games), and Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 for the Cleveland Browns (4 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Gus Edwards is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Gus Edwards ran for 468 yards and 4 touchdowns; Raheim Sanders posted 92 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Gus Edwards has his bye in Week 5, and Raheim Sanders rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Gus Edwards (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Raheim Sanders (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Gus Edwards outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Gus Edwards played 13 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders's 4. That durability gap means Gus Edwards contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Gus Edwards scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gus Edwards vs Raheim Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gus Edwards	Raheim Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	4.7
Games Played	13	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	91	19
Rushing Yards	468	92
Rush Yds/Game	36.0	23.0
Rushing TDs	4	1
Receptions	10	3
Receiving Yards	62	21
Targets	0	4
Total TDs	4	1
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Gus Edwards at 7.0 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Raheim Sanders's 4.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gus Edwards or Raheim Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Gus Edwards has the edge at 7.0 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Gus Edwards and Raheim Sanders average in 2025?▾

Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Gus Edwards and Raheim Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gus Edwards (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Raheim Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gus Edwards or Raheim Sanders a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Gus Edwards outscored Raheim Sanders by 2.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.