Rico Dowdle Fantasy Week 5: Projections vs. Steelers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation (2024)

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In Week 5 (Sunday at 8:20 PM ET), running back Rico Dowdle and the Dallas Cowboys will face the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have the third-ranked rushing defense in the league (86.8 yards conceded per game).

Is Dowdle a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Read on as we analyze his upcoming matchup against the Steelers.

Should you start Dowdle on your fantasy team? Check out 4for4’s Who Should I Start tool to compare him against other players.

Rico Dowdle Week 5 Game Info

Let’s highlight some of the upcoming game’s vital info, including the projected fantasy points for Dowdle:

  • Matchup: Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Time: 8:20 PM ET
  • Date: October 6, 2024
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 7.7
  • Live Stream: Watch on Fubo
  • Rico Dowdle Fantasy Stats

    Here’s a peek at the fantasy figures of Dowdle this season:

  • So far in 2024, Dowdle is 41st at his position and 155th in the league in fantasy points, with 26.8 (6.7 per game).
  • Dowdle has 26 carries for 108 yards and zero touchdowns, plus 68 receiving yards on eight catches (11 targets) and one TD in his past three games. He has accumulated 23.6 fantasy points (7.9 per game) during that time.
  • In his best game of the season, Rico Dowdle finished with 12.1 fantasy points — 11 carries, 46 yards; 1 reception, 15 yards, 1 TD. That was last week against the New York Giants.
  • Dowdle accumulated 3.2 fantasy points — 8 carries, 26 yards — in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns, which was his worst game of the season.
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    Rico Dowdle Fantasy Game Log

    WeekOpponentFantasy PointsCarriesRush YardsRush TDsRec TDs
    Week 1@Browns3.282600
    Week 2@Saints5.973000
    Week 3@Ravens5.683200
    Week 4@Giants12.1114601

    Rico Dowdle vs. Steelers

    Here are several important data points on the Steelers outfit Dowdle will be matching up against:

  • The Steelers haven’t given up more than 100 yards on the ground to an opposing player this season.
  • One player has rushed for at least a touchdown against Pittsburgh this season.
  • The Steelers haven’t allowed two or more rushing touchdowns to any opposing players this season.
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