Jim Harbaugh explains Gus Edwards’ lack of playing time

The Los Angeles Chargers replicated the Baltimore Ravens’ backfield from recent seasons, signing running backs JK Dobbins and Gus Edwards in the offseason. Ironically, the Chargers will play him in Week 12 on Monday night.

A questionable decision in last week’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals left fans confused. Dobbins was the lead back, but Edwards was a solid ball carrier who changed tempo in certain situations. Edwards had six carries for 27 yards and averaged 4.5 yards per rush before seemingly being pulled in favor of Dobbins early in the third quarter.

Dobbins finished the game with 11 carries for 56 yards and two touchdowns, including the 29-yard go-ahead score that gave the Chargers the lead with 18 seconds to play. Take that run-away and Dobbins had 10 carries for 27 yards and a touchdown, giving him a measly 2.7 yards per rush.

Fans advocated for Edwards to be used more often as he seemed to get more positive mileage than Dobbins. Jim Harbaugh made sure to mention that Edwards was subbed out not because of an injury, but for other reasons.

It will be interesting to see how the Chargers manage their two-man backfield against the Ravens.

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