Rico Dowdle Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Rico Dowdle
RB
, Dallas Cowboys

Age: 26
Weight: 215 lbs
Height: 6' 0"

ADP: 156
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
75	361	2	17	144

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by Neil Dutton

· Dec 27, 2023 · 12:38 PM EST

DAL RB Rico Dowdle - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Detroit Lions

Rico Dowdle's role on the Cowboys offense continues to shrink, with Dowdle managing four yards on two carries and failing to catch either of his two targets against the Dolphins.

The Lions rank 11th in aFPA to running backs, which in concert with Dowdle's minute role in the offense makes him a player you don't need to consider starting this week.

by Neil Dutton

· Dec 20, 2023 · 1:32 PM EST

DAL RB Rico Dowdle - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Miami Dolphins

Rico Dowdle's six total opportunities against the Bills saw him rack up 12 total yards and 2.2 Half-PPR points. On a day when the entire offense struggled, he was unlikely to emerge with anything fantasy managers could hang their hats on.

Dowdle remains a long way behind Pollard on the touch totem pole, and this coupled with a far-from-inspiring matchup against the Dolphins makes him a player to avoid in Fantasy Semi-Final week.

by Neil Dutton

· Dec 13, 2023 · 6:53 PM EST

DAL RB Rico Dowdle - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Buffalo Bills

Rico Dowdle punched in a touchdown on his 12 carries against the Eagles to go with 46 rushing yards and another six on his lone reception. He earned 11.7 Half-PPR points and finished as the RB21 in Week 14.

Dowdle might have earned a share, if not a foothold, of the Cowboys goal line work. But with Pollard still earning more carries and receiving work, it’s hard to get too excited about Dowdle from a projected output point of view. This is despite a clash with a Bills team ranking 24th in aFPA to running backs. He should viewed as a last ditch FLEX option at best this week.

by Neil Dutton

· Dec 06, 2023 · 3:59 PM EST

DAL RB Rico Dowdle - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Rico Dowdle continues to serve as a distant second fiddle in the Cowboys backfield. He carried the ball five times for 15 yards and caught his only target for seven yards, giving him 2.7 Half-PPR points against the Seahawks.

Dowdle has the double whammy of a limited role and a tough opponent in Week 14, with the Eagles ranking first in aFPA to running backs. He's a long way off the fantasy radar.

by Neil Dutton

· Nov 29, 2023 · 11:19 AM EST

DAL RB Rico Dowdle - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Rico Dowdle didn't get a lot of run against Washington last week, seeing three carries and a single target. But he did turn that target into a 15-yard touchdown, helping him earn 9.1 Half-PPR points in Week 13.

The Seahawks are one of the friendliest matchups for running backs this season, ranking 28th in aFPA to the position. But Dowlde is not seeing enough work to make him bankable in fantasy terms. If you must start him, you shouldn't expect more than a low-end RB3 outing this week.

by Neil Dutton

· Nov 22, 2023 · 1:27 PM EST

DAL RB Rico Dowdle - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs Washington Commanders

Rico Dowdle remained in Tony Pollard's shadow against the Panthers, although he did see 10 opportunities in the game. He was only able to realize 3.0 Half PPR points with these chances, though.

An ankle injury has hampered Dowdle in the lead-up to the game against the Commanders. Even if he does play, he would likely need an injury to Tony Pollard AND a Cowboys releasing their foot off the pedal to return any fantasy value in Week 12.

by Neil Dutton

· Nov 15, 2023 · 2:19 PM EST

DAL RB Rico Dowdle - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 at Carolina Panthers

Rico Dowdle took advantage of his extended opportunities in Week 10, rushing 12 times for 79 yards and his first touchdown of the season. Dowdle posted 13.9 Half-PPR points and finished as the RB17 for the week.

The generosity of the Panthers towards running backs this season - the Panthers rank second to last in aFPA to tailbacks in 2023 - plus the inefficiency of Tony Pollard could lead to even more chances for Rico Dowdle in Week 11. But it wouldn't be wise to project him as anything more than a Flex option this week.