Gus Edwards

Chargers OC Greg Roman confirmed the team will employ a “hot hand” approach between top two running backs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins.

“We don’t overthink that,” Roman said Thursday. “They’re both going to play and whoever’s got the hot hand, as I tell them, has got the hot hand. So, we’re going to go with the hot hand. And they know that and they get that. Really nothing scientific.” Although in some ways frustrating, Roman’s comments are likely honest, and also just stating the obvious. Possessing a better recent health history with more overall experience in Roman’s system, Edwards will probably get the first crack, especially in the red zone, but Dobbins drew raves for his training camp work. J.K. is also the clear favorite to handle passing-down work in this committee. Both backs should be rostered as fantasy managers wait for the situation to play out.