Chase Edmonds Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Chase Edmonds
RB
, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Age: 28
Weight: 210 lbs
Height: 5' 9"

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Depth Chart Ranking: 3

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
26	176	0	14	81

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by Brandon Niles

· Sep 16, 2021 · 4:03 PM EDT

ARI RB Chase Edmonds - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Minnesota Vikings

James Conner had 16 carries for 53 yards last week against the Titans, and played on 49% of the team’s offensive snaps, solidifying the Cardinals’ backfield as a straight-up committee. It was encouraging to see that kind of workload for Conner, even if he looks unlikely to have much of a receiving role.

Conner gets a nice matchup for Week 2 against a Vikings defense that gave up over 100 yards and a touchdown to Joe Mixon last week and ranked 23rd in aFPA to opposing running backs in 2020. Because of his potential workload, especially if the Cardinals shut down the Vikings like they did the Titans in Week 1, Conner has solid low-end RB2 or flex potential, especially in standard-scoring leagues. He looks like he’ll be fairly touchdown-dependent though, so managers looking for a high ceiling will be crossing fingers he hits pay dirt.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 10, 2021 · 10:58 AM EDT

ARI RB Chase Edmonds - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Tennessee Titans

Chase Edmonds set career highs in every statistical category last year playing complementary back to Kenyan Drake. Most notably, he caught 53 of 67 targets and had four receiving touchdowns. Those numbers – at the very least – don’t look to decrease with Drake now in Las Vegas, even if newly-acquired James Conner fills some of the two-down role.

For Week 1, Edmonds faces a Titans defense that ranked 28th in aFPA to opposing running backs last year, so there’s upside for him to produce in what could be a nice matchup. Edmonds shouldn’t be counted on for a full workload until we see the Cardinals commit to doing so, but he has considerable upside as a flex option with RB2 potential, particularly in PPR leagues.

by Bob Harris

· Jul 28, 2021 · 1:39 PM EDT

ARI RB Chase Edmonds - 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Arizona was in need of another running back after letting Kenyan Drake go in free agency. That means Chase Edmonds will be paired with former Steeler James Conner, who signed with the team in April. It's expected that they'll share reps and responsibilities in coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense that asks running backs to be both rushers and receivers. ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss contends the "Cardinals added much-needed depth in the backfield" when Conner agreed to terms with the club. We'll see about that. A fourth-round pick in 2018, Edmonds accounted for 850 yards from scrimmage in 2020 -- 448 rushing, 402 receiving -- and had five total touchdowns. According to ESPN's Matthew Berry, Edmonds was fifth last season in fantasy points per touch (minimum 100 touches), and if you give him more touches, it's not unreasonable to expect him to score more.

Fantasy Downside
We don't know if he's actually capable of handling a true featured role. Last year's 97 carries and 67 targets were career highs. Those 2020 numbers were compiled on a 46 percent snap share and Edmonds has played a secondary/complementary role throughout his first three seasons.

2021 Bottom Line
The counter to that argument is that in nine career games with 10-plus touches, Edmonds has averaged 15.1 points per game. As Berry summed up. "Edmonds has true three-down back ability, and this is a good offense in which there will be a lot of opportunity (Drake actually led the NFL in goal-to-go carries last season)." Edmonds will have to battle Conner for some of those goal-line touches. But the Cardinals clearly believe in Edmonds. Expect him to be the leader of this committee.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 31, 2020 · 1:16 PM EST

ARI RB Chase Edmonds - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Los Angeles Rams

Chase Edmonds went into last week’s tilt against the 49ers a bit nicked up and had just two receptions for eight yards on the day. It was his worst game of the season. Edmonds is inconsistent due to his complementary role, but can put up numbers occasionally, and still has some deep-league PPR value as the season closes out. He’s caught 51 balls this year. The Rams are a tough matchup, so even if he’s healthy, fantasy owners should be cautious using him. But if you need a couple of guaranteed points in PPR formats, he’s not a bad option if you’re desperate.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 24, 2020 · 11:34 AM EST

ARI RB Chase Edmonds - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. San Francisco 49ers

Chase Edmonds had a nice game last week against the Eagles, catching three balls and getting 11 carries for a total of 66 yards and a touchdown. He out-touched Kenyan Drake, which hasn’t been a common occurrence this season. Edmonds is risky to trust because of his time-share with Drake, but he’s been active in the passing game all year, averaging 4.4 targets per game.

This week, Edmonds faces a 49ers defense that ranks 14th in aFPA to opposing running backs. If he can get another 14 touches, he has RB2 potential, but his workload risk makes him more in line with RB3 territory. Give him a slight bump in full PPR formats, but note his considerable downside as part of a timeshare. We have him ranked just outside our top-30 backs this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 17, 2020 · 3:04 PM EST

ARI RB Chase Edmonds - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Chase Edmonds had seven carries and four receptions last week for a total of 53 yards in a blowout victory over the Giants. Edmonds has averaged 9.2 touches per game over his past five, a trend that’s likely to continue for as long as Kenyan Drake is healthy. Against the Eagles this week, expect similar numbers and similar touches for Edmonds in a complementary role, giving him low-end RB3 potential in deep, PPR formats.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 11, 2020 · 1:16 PM EST

ARI RB Chase Edmonds - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at New York Giants

Chase Edmonds had six carries and a pair of receptions last week for 43 total yards in a loss to the Rams. He continues to be a complementary player to Kenyan Drake, with 6-11 touches in each of his past four games. With Drake still healthy, expect Edmonds to get a similar workload once again, putting him just outside fantasy territory in most league formats. He does have 42 receptions this season, so deep PPR leagues might see him worth a flyer as an RB3, but in most leagues, he’s best considered a handcuff.