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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gus Edwards vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Gus Edwards's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 7.0), and Rhamondre Stevenson's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gus Edwards is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBLos Angeles Chargers#99

Gus Edwards

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

468

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Gus Edwards

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

7.0 PPG11.6 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Gus Edwards: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Gus Edwards is producing at 32% of elite pace and Rhamondre Stevenson at 53%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Gus Edwards vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

Gus Edwards and Rhamondre Stevenson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 PPG across 13 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Rhamondre Stevenson posted 11.6 PPG in 14 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 4.6-PPG gap gives Rhamondre Stevenson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Gus Edwards ran for 468 yards and 4 touchdowns; Rhamondre Stevenson posted 603 and 7. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Gus Edwards sits Week 5 while Rhamondre Stevenson is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rhamondre Stevenson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Gus Edwards is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Gus Edwards (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Gus Edwards by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rhamondre Stevenson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Gus Edwards's 13. That durability gap means Rhamondre Stevenson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rhamondre Stevenson caught 32 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gus Edwards vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gus Edwards	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	11.6
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	91	162
Rushing Yards	468	603
Rush Yds/Game	36.0	43.1
Rushing TDs	4	7
Receptions	10	32
Receiving Yards	62	345
Targets	0	37
Total TDs	4	9
Age	-	28
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Gus Edwards by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 7.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gus Edwards or Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Gus Edwards's 7.0 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 Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Gus Edwards and Rhamondre Stevenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gus Edwards (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gus Edwards or Rhamondre Stevenson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Gus Edwards by 4.6 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.