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Fantasy Player Profile Rico Dowdle

  • Rico Dowdle
  • RB #23
  • Rico
    Dowdle
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  • Manager: FA
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vs. NE: #20 vs opposing RB - 22.13 FPA
Bye Week7Rank41% Rostered1.4% Change1.1WK 3 Pts13.60WK 4 Proj. Pts3.36
2023 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NYG
Win, 40-0
---24--------2.40
2NYJ
Win, 30-10
---26-117-----5.30
3@ARI
Loss, 16-28
---21-3251----13.60
4NE
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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5@SF
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6@LAC
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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7Bye  ------------0.00
8LA
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9@PHI
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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10NYG
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11@CAR
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12WAS
Thu 1:30 pmGet Tickets
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13SEA
Thu 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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14PHI
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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15@BUF
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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16@MIA
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17DET
Sat 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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18@WAS
TBDGet Tickets
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2023 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NYG,
W 40-0
24----2.40
2NYJ,
W 30-10
26-17--5.30
3@ARI,
L 16-28
21-251-13.60
4NE,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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5@SF,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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6@LAC,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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7Bye-----0.00
8LA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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9@PHI,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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10NYG,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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11@CAR,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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12WAS,
Thu 1:30 pmGet Tickets
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13SEA,
Thu 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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14PHI,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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15@BUF,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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16@MIA,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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17DET,
Sat 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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18@WAS,
TBDGet Tickets
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News

  • Scores first career TD

    Dowdle carried the ball four times for 21 yards and caught all three of his targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-16 loss to the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Starting running back Tony Pollard ran for 122 yards on the day, but it was Dowdle who found the end zone, catching a 15-yard pass from Dak Prescott in the second quarter for Dallas' only TD. The touchdown was the first of Dowdle's NFL career in his 23rd game. As long as Pollard remains healthy, Dowdle's fantasy ceiling will be limited, but he's seen between six and eight touches in every game so far in 2023.

    Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 7:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eight touches in Sunday's win

    Dowdle carried the ball seven times for 26 yards and caught his only target for 17 yards in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Tony Pollard saw 32 touches as the Cowboys' lead back and produced 109 yards from scrimmage, but Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn and KaVontae Turpin combined for 17 touches between them as Dallas romped to another big victory. As long as the team keeps blowing away opponents -- something that could easily happen again Week 3 against the winless Cardinals -- there will be opportunities for the backup options at RB to poach a little fantasy value, but it would take an injury to Pollard to make Dowdle a…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Late usage in rout

    Dowdle carried the ball six times for 24 yards in Sunday's 40-0 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: The Cowboys' defense and special teams units took control of the game early before Tony Pollard punched in two short TDs, so Dowdle saw most of his action in what was effectively garbage time. Dowdle was more productive than rookie Deuce Vaughn on the same numbers of touches, however. With Pollard locked into the top spot on the backfield depth chart, there may not be many opportunities left over for any other backs, but Dowdle at least seems to be the clear No. 2 option.

    Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 6:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Part of initial roster

    Dowdle is a part of the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster following roster cuts Tuesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Behind Tony Pollard, the situation in Dallas' backfield has crystallized somewhat, with Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn, plus fullback Hunter Luepke, making the team over Malik Davis. With Ronald Jones suspended for the first two games of the campaign, Dowdle will be among the options to spell Pollard in the early going. In three preseason games, Dowdle performed well to the tune of 14 carries for 59 yards and five catches on six targets for 42 yards and one touchdown.

    Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records receiving TD

    Dowdle rushed eight times for 38 yards and brought in two of three targets for nine yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 22-14 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night. He also returned one kickoff for 23 yards.

    Analysis: Dowdle tied with Malik Davis for the team lead in carries and set the pace in rushing yards. The 25-year-old, who was the first Dallas running back to log a touch Saturday, could be making up ground on Davis for a roster spot after two solid exhibition efforts. He should have a final chance to make a case for himself in next Saturday night's home preseason finale against the Raiders.

    Published: Sat, Aug 19 at 11:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid game marred by fumble

    Dowdle carried the ball six times for 21 yards and caught all three of his targets for 33 yards in Saturday's 28-23 preseason loss to the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Deuce Vaughn was the star of the Cowboys backfield Saturday, but Dowdle outproduced presumed No. 2 RB Malik Davis, who got the start but managed only 22 yards from scrimmage on eight touches. Unfortunately, Dowdle also committed a crucial fumble just outside Jacksonville's end zone at the end of the first quarter after catching a short pass from Cooper Rush. The battle for backup snaps behind Tony Pollard (ankle) remains open, but Dowdle likely can't afford many more big mistakes if he wants to…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 13 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Making push for backup spot

    Dowdle is in the mix to win the top backup job behind Tony Pollard in the Cowboys' backfield, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old has just seven NFL carries since being signed as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina in 2020, as injuries have disrupted his career so far, but Dowdle is drawing high marks in training camp for his football IQ and blocking ability. His value as a special-teams player could secure him a spot on the 53-man roster regardless of how much usage he sees on offense, but with Ronald Jones (suspension) set to miss the first two games of the regular season, the door is open for…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 3 at 8:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Re-ups with Dallas

    The Cowboys are re-signing Dowdle on Tuesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Dowdle rejoins a Dallas backfield room now lacking Ezekiel Elliott, currently making him the No. 3 man behind Tony Pollard (ankle) and Malik Davis. Of course, the Cowboys will likely still add personnel to the backfield as the offseason progresses. Dowdle mostly handled special-teams work in his five appearances last season.

    Published: Tue, Mar 21 at 6:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not tendered by Dallas

    Dallas didn't extend Dowdle (ankle) a qualifying offer or contract tender as a restricted free agent Wednesday, so he's officially an unrestricted free agent, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: Dowdle appeared in five games for the Cowboys in 2022, playing nearly exclusively on special teams, before landing on injured reserve with an ankle injury in October. He spent the rest of the season on IR, but now that he's healthy, the undrafted running back out of South Carolina will look to land a new deal in free agency. The 24-year-old also has experience as a kick returner, would should boost his value this summer.

    Published: Wed, Mar 15 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • IR bound with ankle injury

    Dallas placed Dowdle (ankle) on its injured reserve list Saturday.

    Analysis: Dowdle will be forced to sit out for at least the next four games after appearing in all of the Cowboys' first five games this season. In a corresponding move, Malik Davis was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.

    Published: Sat, Oct 15 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 6

    Dowdle (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear when Dowdle picked up the ankle injury, but he was sidelined for each practice this week and has been ruled out for Sunday's contest. His absence won't be a major loss to the Cowboys offense as the running back played primarily on special teams during the first five games of the season, but his absence could open up room for Malik Davis to be elevated from the practice squad.

    Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Thursday

    Dowdle (ankle) was unable to practice Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Dowdle missed a second consecutive practice Thursday due to an ankle injury, and leaving his status for Sunday night's divisional showdown against the Eagles up in the air. Expect rookie running back Malik Davis to make his NFL debut against Philadelphia if Dowdle can't suit up.

    Published: Thu, Oct 13 at 7:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets spot on initial 53-man

    Dowdle has a spot on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Dowdle has been with the Cowboys since first signing as an undrafted rookie in 2020, and he spent all of last season on injured reserve after fracturing his hip in August. He's healthy this year and seems to have won the No. 3 running back job, though it's often a fluid position with teams scouring the waiver wire for alternatives.

    Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Opens preseason loss as starter

    Dowdle (illness) rushed nine times for 36 yards in the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason loss to the Broncos on Saturday night.

    Analysis: Dowdle fared reasonably well with his opportunities and paced the Cowboys in carries on the night. The 24-year-old Dowdle and undrafted rookie Malik Davis, his primary competitor for the No. 3 running back job, were similarly productive, so their job battle will continue in next Saturday night's road exhibition matchup against the Chargers.

    Published: Sat, Aug 13 at 9:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for now

    Dowdle will miss the remainder of this week's training camp practices after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Dowdle is going through a rough stretch, having missed the 2021 season with a hip fracture and then getting his knee scoped in May, which led to his absence from OTAs. He'll now have to remain away from the team until he receives medical clearance. Dowdle joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina in 2020 and saw the field for 15 contests in his rookie season, but he mostly just contributed on special teams. Dowdle is currently No. 3 on Dallas' running back positional…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 4 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • All set at training camp

    Dowdle (knee) was an active participant at Thursday's training camp session, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Dowdle had underwent a knee scope in May and didn't participate at OTAs, but he was back at practice for the first time Thursday. The running back produced 24 yards on seven carries while compiling 152 kick-return yards over 15 games with the Cowboys last season. Dowdle is expected to operate as a reserve option behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard in 2022.

    Published: Thu, Jul 28 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets knee scoped

    Dowdle isn't participating in OTAs after recently undergoing a knee scope, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Dowdle spent the entire 2021 season on injured reserve due to a fractured hip, but he appears to have made a full recovery from that injury. Instead, making a full recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery is now the main concern for Dowdle, who is still expected to be ready to participate in training camp. If available for camp, Dowdle will be competing for a depth role in the Dallas backfield behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard.

    Published: Wed, May 25 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To IR with hip injury

    Dowdle was placed on IR due to a hip injury Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Dowdle is set to spend the entire 2021 campaign on IR, unless he can reach an injury settlement with the Cowboys. After having played a regular role on special teams as a rookie in 2020, Dowdle will now set his sights toward making a full recovery for the 2022 season.

    Published: Wed, Aug 25 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR

    The Cowboys placed Dowdle (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: The timing of Dowdle's placement on IR rules him out for the entire 2021 season, barring an injury settlement. He was a consistent contributor on special teams across 15 appearances as a rookie, but Dowdle only handled seven carries in that span.

    Published: Wed, Aug 25 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Barely sees field as rookie

    Dowdle gained 24 rushing yards on seven carries over 15 games in 2020.

    Analysis: The undrafted rookie out of South Carolina carved out a regular role on special teams as the season went on, amassing 152 yards on kickoff returns, but he saw snaps on offense in only four games and was used sparingly. With Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard both expected back in 2021, Dowdle should remain a depth option for Dallas if he retains his roster spot.

    Published: Sat, Jan 16 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited action as No. 2

    Dowdle carried the ball four times for 11 yards and returned three kickoffs for 88 yards in Sunday's win over the 49ers.

    Analysis: With Ezekiel Elliott (calf) sidelined, Tony Pollard moved into the lead role in the backfield and erupted for 132 yards from scrimmage and two TDs, leaving Pollard's usual spot as the backup RB and kickoff returner in the hands of Dowdle. The undrafted rookie wasn't able to make much impact on offense, but he did impress as a return man. Even if Elliott returns to the lineup Week 16, Pollard's performance may earn him a bigger workload, potentially opening the door for Dowdle to become the…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevates to top backup role

    Dowdle is expected to serve as the Cowboys' top backup running back behind Tony Pollard with Ezekiel Elliott (calf) inactive for the contest, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: So long as the contest remains competitive, expect Pollard to see the overwhelming share of snaps and touches out of the backfield, as Dowdle -- an undrafted rookie out of South Carolina -- has yet to be entrusted with a meaningful role on offense. Since logging three carries on three snaps in garbage time Week 6 against Arizona, Dowdle's action has come exclusively on special teams over the subsequent seven games.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be active Sunday

    Dowdle will likely be activated from the Cowboys' practice squad if Ezekiel Elliott is inactive as expected, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Dowdle saw a little bit of action in the Arizona Monday night debacle in Week 6, carrying the ball three times for 13 yards. In four years at South Carolina, he wasn't the full-time back, peaking at 764 rushing yards in his freshman year.

    Published: Sat, Nov 7 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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