Week 17 at Dallas Cowboys
Chase Edmonds played the role of workhorse last week with James Conner out with a heel injury. He had 16 carries and eight receptions for a total of 127 yards and a touchdown, and was the lone bright spot on an otherwise disappointing day for the Cardinals offense.
This week, Edmonds faces a Cowboys defense that ranks fourth in aFPA to opposing running backs. Watch the injury report carefully. If Conner is out again, Edmonds should be considered a solid RB1, despite the tough matchup. His workload from last week is tantalizing, especially his work in the passing game. If Conner is active, then Edmonds is relegated to risky flex territory, with a slight bump in PPR formats.
Week 16 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Chase Edmonds returned to action last week against the Lions and rushed six times for 53 yards. He was surprisingly absent from the passing game, with zero catches and one target, especially considering the Cardinals trailed for the game.
This week, Edmonds faces a Colts defense that ranks 22nd in aFPA to opposing running backs. This looks like it could be a relatively low-scoring game, which should benefit James Conner more I would think. We have Edmonds ranked just outside viable flex territory and he should remain on the bench given his timeshare.
Week 15 at Detroit Lions
Chase Edmonds did not return to action last week, but his status may trend upward and fantasy managers should keep an eye on his practice participation as we get closer to the weekend. Edmonds has fringe RB2 potential in PPR formats if he gets back on the field, but unless you’re desperate at the position, a wait-and-see approach may be best while his health is still a question mark.
Keep an eye on James Conner though, who is dealing with an ankle. If Conner is out, and Edmonds is in, it’s a great matchup and worth starting Edmonds as an RB2. If Conner is active, Edmonds goes back to fringe-RB3 territory, and is only viable in PPR formats.
Week 14 vs. Los Angeles Rams
After missing the past few games with injury, Chase Edmonds may return this week. Be sure to watch the injury report to be certain, but if he’s active, he could see multiple targets go his way against the Rams, who rank 18th in aFPA to opposing running backs. It’s risky to trust him coming off an injury, but this time of the season, fantasy managers are often scrounging for healthy running backs. Take a wait-and-see approach if possible, but he’s worth considering as a desperation RB2 or flex option in deeper formats.
Week 9 at San Francisco 49ers
Chase Edmonds had seven carries and three receptions last week against the Packers for a total of 69 yards. Edmonds is an active part of the offense, but he’s not getting enough touches to put up big numbers and he’s not finding the end zone much. His touchdown last week – scored on a wildcat snap – was his first of the season.
This week, Edmonds faces a 49ers defense that ranks 12th in aFPA to opposing running backs. Edmonds’ high floor makes him worth starting in most leagues as a low-end RB2 option. Hopefully, he can find the end zone again and continue to be used a bit in the red zone.
Week 8 vs. Green Bay Packers
Chase Edmonds led the team with 15 carries last week against the Texans last week, finishing with 81 yards on the ground to go with a nine-yard reception. It was good to see Edmonds with double-digit touches after failing to get there in the previous two games, despite having a season-low three targets and one reception.
This week, Edmonds gets a Packers defense that ranks 14th in aFPA to opposing running backs. It’s a tough matchup, but there’s upside if the Packers' offense can keep the Cardinals in passing situations. Edmonds gets a little boost in PPR formats, but we have him ranked as a fringe RB2 or flex option in most leagues.
Week 7 vs. Houston Texans
Chase Edmonds only had four carries for 46 yards last week against the Browns, as the Cardinals got ahead and ran James Conner 16 times. Edmonds still had three receptions on four targets, however, and he has had at least four targets in each game this season.
This week, Edmonds has a great matchup against a Texans defense that ranks 21st in aFPA to opposing running backs. It may be another outing where Conner gets the bulk of the work – assuming the Cardinals get up early again – but Edmonds should get his work in. We have him ranked as an RB2 this week, and fantasy managers should definitely dial him up in a good matchup. Check the injury reports, however, as he’s dealing with a shoulder issue right now.
Week 6 at Cleveland Browns
Chase Edmonds had a down week against the 49ers last Sunday with just nine touches, including three receptions, for a total of 34 yards. Edmonds hasn’t lit the world on fire, but his 4.6 receptions per game have helped make him a high-floor option in PPR leagues.
It’s a tough matchup for Edmonds this week against a Browns defense that ranks sixth in aFPA to opposing running backs, although they did allow three touchdowns to Austin Ekeler last week in a shootout with the Chargers. Expect Edmonds to see heavy work in the offense and to be a low-end RB2 option, with a slight bump in full-PPR formats.
Week 5 vs. San Francisco 49ers
Chase Edmonds had 12 carries for 120 yards last week against the Rams, and he added 19 yards on four receptions. Edmonds is averaging five receptions per game, as well as 10.75 carries, giving him a nice fantasy floor, especially in PPR formats.
This week, Edmonds faces a 49ers defense that ranks 22nd in aFPA to opposing running backs. It should be another solid outing for him, and fantasy managers should keep him active as a solid RB2 option. Hopefully, he can find the end zone, but even if he can’t, his activity in the passing game should give him a nice boost.
Week 4 at Los Angeles Rams
Chase Edmonds had 11 carries for 26 yards last week against the Jaguars, but he added 49 yards on seven receptions and was tied for the team-high with eight targets on the day. Edmonds is averaging 15.7 touches per game, including 5.3 receptions, giving him a high floor in PPR formats.
This week, Edmonds faces a Rams defense that ranks 22nd in aFPA to opposing running backs. The Rams offense will put points up, which should keep the Cardinals throwing the ball. That might mean more looks for Edmonds, who has low-end RB2 potential in PPR formats.
