Ravens Beat: RBs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins should get the work

Nov 03, 2020

Minutes after the Ravens' 28-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, coach John Harbaugh said this was a new beginning. Hopefully that includes J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards as his top two running backs.

When the Ravens selected Dobbins out of Ohio State in the second round of the NFL draft in April, it was a signal that the La Grange, Texas, native was their running back of the future.

The future arrived Sunday.

The 5-foot-10, 212-pound Dobbins rushed for 113 yards on 15 carries against Pittsburgh, and Edwards, in his third season, had 87 yards on 16 attempts as the Ravens pounded the Steelers with 265 rushing yards, averaging 5.6 per carry.

Related players: Mark Ingram

Fantasy Impact:

The Ravens started the 6-1, 238-pound Edwards in place of Ingram, who is sidelined with an ankle injury, but the story said it doesn't matter who starts between Edwards and Dobbins. The author feels Ingram should get bumped to the RB3 role. The story believes Ingram is in the twilight of his career, and perhaps the loss to the Steelers this past week tells the Ravens it's time to make the change as both backs did well against a tough Pittsburgh defense. Those owning Edwards and Dobbins should probably hold on to those backs even if Ingram returns and at least wait out the situation.

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Tank Dell suffered dislocated kneecap in Week 16

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:30 PM EST

Texans WR Tank Dell suffered a dislocated kneecap during Saturday’s game against the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact:

The injury occurred as Dell landed after catching his touchdown pass in the third quarter. Dell was carted off and eventually went to the hospital, where he will stay overnight. The extent of the injury or any other injury is still to be determined. Texans players were overcome with emotion following the injury to their teammate. Dell’s status for training camp and the start of the 2025 season is up in the air.

Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara ruled out for Week 16

yesterday · 6:20 PM EST

The Saints ruled out QB Derek Carr and RB Alvin Kamara for Week 16 against the Packers.

Fantasy Impact:

Carr is still dealing with his hand injury while Kamara is dealing with a groin injury that is considered week-to-week. The Saints could choose to let Kamara rest for the remainder of the season but they have yet to place him on injured reserve. Kendre Miller will get the start and is an RB2 this week against the Packers.

Spencer Rattler will get the start at quarterback. It's unlikely Carr will return this season with the season all but lost at 5-9. Rattler is not a reliable fantasy option this week, though he did show more upside than Jake Haener in Week 15.

Tank Dell carted off with knee injury following touchdown

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Texans WR Tank Dell was carted off the field Saturday after a bad knee injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Dell had just scored a touchdown but the way he landed caused the injury. NBC isn’t even showing certain angles because of how bad the injury looks to be. Dell’s leg was immobilized. Dell’s rookie season was ended prematurely due to a broken leg. Very unfortunate news for the young wide receiver.