NFL News: Gus Edwards sends strong message to John Harbaugh’s Ravens ahead of MNF showdown

The Baltimore Ravens face the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football in Week 12 on the road at SoFi Stadium. This game has special meaning for Chargers running back Gus Edwards as he faces his former team and head coach John Harbaugh. Before the duel, Edwards delivered a fiery message in which there was no room for sentimentality.

Edwards expressed his respect for the Ravens, where he spent six seasons, but made it clear that he is focused on winning with his current team: “I have a lot of respect for them, but a small part of me wants to return the favor. … We just have to punch them in the mouth and keep our foot on the ground.”

The Chargers have a four-game winning streak that dates back to Week 8, and Edwards is determined to help extend it. Last week the team defeated the Bengals. but Edwards had a quiet game with just six rushing attempts for 27 yards and no touchdowns.

The season has been a challenging one for Edwards, who was sidelined with an injury in October and only appeared in two games this November. So far, he has totaled 195 rushing yards on 54 attemptsHis best performance came against the Panthers, where he rushed for 59 yards on 18 attempts.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 passes the ball to running back Gus Edwards #35 of the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland . (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Edwards’ time with the Ravens

During his six seasons with Baltimore Edwards posted solid numbers, accumulating 3,395 rushing yards, 699 attempts and 26 touchdowns in the regular season. He also appeared in seven postseason games, but never reached the end zone in those matchups. His best year was 2023, when he scored 13 touchdowns and rushed for 810 yards.

Chargers vs. Ravens: Head-to-head

The ravens Lead the all-time series against the Chargers 9-6. Baltimore won the last two meetings – 34-6 in 2021 and 20-10 in 2023 – with victories at home and at SoFi Stadium, respectively. The Chargers have not beaten the Ravens since the 2019 seasonas they earned a 23-17 victory in Baltimore.