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Basic StatsRico Dowdle's Basic Stats

Rico Dowdle
ADP: N/A
Bye: 7
Experience: 5
Age: 26.8
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 215
40 Time: 4.54

Burst Score (Rank): 128.10 (89%)

Rico Dowdle's Weekly Outlook

Week 9 Projections
Rush Yds Rush TDs Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
46.4 0.27 2.2 17.9 0.09 8.8
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Rest Of Way Outlook

Rush Yds Rush TDs Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
41 0.2 2.3 17.8 0.1 7.7

Rico Dowdle's 2024 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#36 Running Back

156.6 Projected Points

ADP Rush Atts Rush Yds Rush TDs 100 Fum Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs
Not Available 167.4 651.9 3.8 0 0 34.8 267.8 1.17

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsRico Dowdle's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Dowdle popped in a couple of games last year, including a 79-yard, 1-TD outing against the Giants.

Overall, his fantasy impact proved minuscule.

We’ll see if Dallas adds another RB ahead of Week 1. But as of now, Zeke Elliott represents a passable roadblock for 2024.

Given Elliott’s career arc and Dallas’ strong offense, Dowdle could eventually pay off as a later-round stash.

What We Learned Last Year

  • Dowdle re-signed on a one-year, $950K contract in March.
  • Zeke Elliott’s departure allowed Dowdle to handle RB2 duties behind Tony Pollard.
    • Still, that afforded only 89 carries across 16 games. Despite Pollard’s down season, he appeared in all 17 games.
    • Dowdle missed one contest with an ankle injury. That issue appeared on the injury report in several other weeks.
  • In the small sample, his advanced metrics paint the picture of an average RB.
    • Among 53 RBs with 80+ carries, Dowdle ranked 23rd in EPA per rush, 30th in yards per carry, 12th in yards after contact per attempt, and 38th in success rate.
  • He flashed as a pass-catcher with 17-144-2 -- good for 8.5 yards per catch.
    • He added two drops.

What to Expect in 2024

  • Dowdle re-signed on a one-year, $1.225 million deal.
  • Dallas allowed Tony Pollard to walk to the Titans.
    • His absence removes 252 carries and 67 targets.
  • The Cowboys brought back Ezekiel Elliott on a one-year deal worth $2 million guaranteed. He’s coming off an uninspiring season in New England.
    • Among 36 RBs with 150+ carries, Elliott ranked 28th in EPA per rush, 34th in yards per carry, 31st in yards after contact per attempt, and 34th in success rate.
    • HC Mike McCarthy called this backfield a “running back by committee” in May. Elliott is the likely leader, despite his recent play and advanced RB age (29).
  • Dallas passed on adding a RB in the 2024 draft. Beyond Elliott, Dowdle’s main competition figures to come from veteran Royce Freeman, who brings little in the receiving game.
  • Dallas’ offensive infastructure remains ideal for the running game, given the presence of Dak Prescott and a WR1 alpha in CeeDee Lamb.
    • Two new starters will show up along the O-line, including Round 1 OT Tyler Guyton. Overall, it’s not a unit we’re worried about.
    • Last year, the Cowboys ranked fourth in run-block win rate.

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Rico Dowdle, RB DAL

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Rico Dowdle Ready For Week 9

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle is not listed on the Week 9 injury report. He was a late scratch on Sunday night due to an illness but will be back for this weekend's game vs. the Falcons. Neither RB Ezekiel Elliott nor RB Dalvin Cook was very impressive in the loss to the 49ers, so we're expecting Dowdle to return as Dallas' lead back.

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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero talked up RB Dalvin Cook ahead of the veteran's first game with the Cowboys on Sunday night against the 49ers. Someone must have forgotten to tell Cook or the team how good he had looked in practice, though. Cook carried six times for just 12 yards and added a 10-yard catch on his lone target. He trailed RB Ezekiel Elliott in carries, yards, and yards per rush, and watched Elliott claim the team's only rushing TD.

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Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (illness) will be inactive for tonight's game vs. the 49ers, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. That'll leave the backfield to Dalvin Cook, Ezekiel Elliott, and Hunter Luepke. Cook is the best fantasy bet if you were planning to start Dowdle, but it's a backfield to avoid if possible.

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Rico Dowdle, RB DAL
Dynasty MVP 3.3
Position Rank #61 RB
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
119
174
226
Dynasty Write-up
Dowdle arguably outplayed current Titan Tony Pollard in 2023. The former UDFA returned to Dallas on a 1-year deal in March but will face competition from Zeke Elliott for touches.
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