Los Angeles Chargers

The Atlanta Falcons finished 21st in the NFL in 2023 in EPA per dropback with quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke and Desmond Ridder, according to TruMedia. Only six teams threw more than Atlanta's 17 interceptions, and Ridder added 12 lost fumbles. The Falcons appear to be just a quarterback away from being true contenders, and the team is primed to search for an upgrade over Heinicke and Ridder in 2024, either through the draft, free agency or the trade market under new head coach Raheem Morris. Depending on the signal-caller that the Falcons add this offseason, their offense should be expected to be much more aggressive under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, which should benefit key offensive pieces such as running back Bijan Robinson, tight end Kyle Pitts and receiver Drake London.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston, who disappointed in his first NFL season after being taken in the first-round out of TCU, believes he can break out in his sophomore season under new head coach Jim Harbaugh. Johnston struggled with drops (three) and finished 2023 with only 38 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns despite Mike Williams (knee) going down with a season-ending torn ACL early in the year. "I didn't really get a chance to show who I really was and what type of player I am, but I still got the world of confidence in myself even if nobody doesn't," Johnston said. "And so, you know, going into this next season, I can't wait. Like I said, I feel like I'm due for a breakout, so I'm very excited for that." Johnston has time to turn things around and will be worth a late-round fantasy flier now that Harbaugh is in LA.

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards was essentially invisible against the Kansas City Chiefs in their 17-10 loss. The veteran back only saw four total touches in the AFC Championship game which was his lowest total all year. His next lowest was five in a Week 9 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Edwards finished the game with 20 yards on three carries and caught his lone target for 16 yards. His fifth season in the NFL was full of ups and downs, but he finished with career highs in carries, rushing yards, touchdowns, receptions, and receiving yards. He'll likely remain to Baltimore for at least one more year, but it's unclear if he'll be as fantasy-relevant with plenty of changes to come.

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards has been a touchdown-dependent fantasy option all season long and the playoff matchups are no different. In their divisional game against the Houston Texans, Justice Hill received more work out of the backfield than Edwards. Hill received three more carries and caught one more pass. That gave him 38 more total yards than Edwards, and that has a good chance of happening again on Sunday against the Chiefs. Edwards will continue to receive red zone carries, but against the Texans, the Ravens scored with either Lamar Jackson on the ground or a play-action pass. One silver lining is that the Chiefs run defense is one of their weaknesses.

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards rushed 10 times for 40 yards in the team's 34-10 victory over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. Despite the Ravens establishing an early lead in the second half and maintaining control, teammate Justice Hill led the backfield in touches. Edwards left the game in the second half due to injury and did not return, but Coach John Harbaugh said he is okay. Both running backs averaged at least four yards per carry, highlighting an unstoppable rushing attack in the second half while the Texans struggled to contain them. The Ravens are poised to host the AFC Championship in the next game against either the Chiefs or Bills, both of whom rank below league average in DVOA against the run. Both potential opponents limited points to running backs this year, and evaluating the Ravens' backfield remains challenging due to the committee approach and a quarterback who serves as the primary threat in the rushing attack.