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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gus Edwards vs Tank BigsbyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Gus Edwards's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy play this season.

Tank Bigsby is the better play on a neutral week. 8.6 PPG with 830 yards gives a reliable baseline. Gus Edwards at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tank Bigsby higher, but do not fade Gus Edwards entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

RBJacksonville Jaguars#99PPG LEADER

Tank Bigsby

PPG

8.6

Games

Rush Yds

745

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Gus Edwards

Tank Bigsby

Head to Head

7.0 PPG8.6 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Gus Edwards: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tank Bigsby: 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 Tank Bigsby at 39%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Gus Edwards vs Tank Bigsby: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Gus Edwards and Tank Bigsby 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 Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 for the Jacksonville Jaguars (16 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Tank Bigsby 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; Tank Bigsby posted 745 and 6. 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 Tank Bigsby rests in Week 12. 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. Tank Bigsby (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Tank Bigsby outscored Gus Edwards by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tank Bigsby played 16 games in 2025 compared to Gus Edwards's 13. That durability gap means Tank Bigsby contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tank Bigsby scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gus Edwards vs Tank Bigsby: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gus Edwards	Tank Bigsby
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	8.6
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	91	138
Rushing Yards	468	745
Rush Yds/Game	36.0	46.6
Rushing TDs	4	6
Receptions	10	12
Receiving Yards	62	85
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	4	6
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tank Bigsby at 8.6 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Gus Edwards's 7.0. 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 Tank Bigsby in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tank Bigsby has the edge at 8.6 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 Tank Bigsby average in 2025?▾

Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Gus Edwards and Tank Bigsby's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gus Edwards (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Tank Bigsby (JAX) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gus Edwards or Tank Bigsby a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tank Bigsby outscored Gus Edwards by 1.6 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.