2022 Fantasy Upside
Chase Edmonds played well last season while splitting touches in Arizona. Edmonds averaged 75.2 scrimmage yards per game as he was utilized as a runner and receiving threat. In the offseason he signed a solid contract to play in Miami where he should be first on the depth chart. Edmonds was 8th among running backs (who played 10+ games) in receptions per game last season (3.58) and he should continue that role in Miami. We know Miami likes throwing to their running backs as Myles Gaskin was 8th in total receptions by the position last year. Edmonds should also see plenty of work on the ground as he shines in a zone-blocking run scheme, which is the system new HC Mike McDaniel is likely to use.
2022 Fantasy Downside
Edmonds enters a crowded backfield in Miami. Not only did the Dolphins bring in Edmonds this offseason, but they also added Raheem Mostert and Sony Michel. Not to mention Gaskin, Miami’s most productive back last season, is still on the roster. There’s also the issue with Miami’s offensive line, which 4for4’s Justin Edwards ranked 24th in the league. Edmonds has never topped 1,000 scrimmage yards in a season, and he’s unlikely to in 2022 as he’ll play in a committee. Edmonds has also never been a big scoring threat, scoring just twice last season on 159 touches.
2022 Bottom Line
There are legit concerns about Edmonds’ situation in a crowded backfield in Miami. But the 26-year-old back landed in a good situation overall. He should continue to shine as a receiving threat, and should have a sizable role as a rusher. He offers more value in half-PPR and full PPR leagues since he isn’t likely to be a scoring machine in the red zone. Currently, Edmonds offers a lot of value in fantasy drafts with an ADP near round 10.