Is Gus Edwards Playing Tonight? (Latest Injury Update for Ravens vs. Saints in NFL Week 9)
By Peter Dewey
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards is listed as doubtful for Monday night's game against the New Orleans Saints, and it's likely that he will miss this game.
Edwards had back-to-back strong games after returning from last season's torn ACL, picking up 66 and 65 yards in his first two games of the 2022 season, scoring two touchdowns.
With Edwards trending towards being out, the Ravens will be down their top two running backs with J.K. Dobbins (knee, injured reserve) already out for this game.
Ravens TE Mark Andrews and Gus Edwards both listed as DOUBTFUL.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) November 5, 2022
This means, for Monday’s game at the Saints, Lamar Jackson will likely be without:
🏈No. 1 tight end and target (Andrews)
🏈No. 1 wide receiver (Rashod Bateman)
🏈Top two running backs (Edwards and J.K. Dobbins)
Kenyan Drake will likely take on the lead role for Baltimore in this game. Drake rushed for 119 yards on 10 carries when Dobbins was injured in Week 6, and he tallied 62 yards on seven carries in Week 8 when Edwards went down.
Can Drake turn in another strong performance for Baltimore with the team set as a 1.5-point favorite?
Best Kenyan Drake Prop Bets vs. Saints in NFL Week 9
If you're going to bet on a Ravens running back, Drake has to be the choice over Justice Hill.
The veteran running back was signed by Baltimore prior to the start of the season, and he's played well in a limited role, rushing for 251 yards and a score while averaging 5.1 yards per carry.
New Orleans is allowing just 4.5 yards per carry this season, so instead of taking his yardage prop, I prefer taking Drake to score in what should be a run-heavy attack.
The Ravens are already down their top two passing game options in Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman in this game.
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