Rico Dowdle stats and fantasy outlook
Rico Dowdle is a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026. Next game: vs Cleveland Browns, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8). Our model projects 8.8 PPR points in a game he plays.
- Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Position: running back
- Depth chart: 2nd on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart at RB
- Status for Week 8: healthy
- Next game: vs Cleveland Browns, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8)
- Roundup Score: 62 (97th overall)
- Age: 28
- Experience: 6 seasons
Rico Dowdle stats
| Season | GP | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Carries | Rush yds | Rush TD | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 82 | 0 | 31 | 118 | 0 | 33.0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 50 | 39 | 297 | 1 | 236 | 1076 | 6 | 216.3 |
Season totals, full-PPR fantasy points.
Last 3 games
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Carries | Rush yds | TD | Snaps | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 | NO | 6 | 6 | 45 | 9 | 41 | 0 | 44% | 14.6 |
| Week 6 | TB | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 0 | 27% | 7.9 |
| Week 2 | NE | 2 | 2 | 22 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 26% | 6.4 |
Rico Dowdle usage and role
Depth chart: 2nd on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart at RB (as of October 29).
| This season | Last 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snap share | 39% | 32% |
| Target share | 12% | 12% |
| Targets a game | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Carries a game | 7.8 | 7.7 |
Rico Dowdle Roundup Score and projection
Roundup Score 62 of 99, 97th overall and 35th among RBs. The score is how good he is for fantasy over the rest of the season, from his projected game, role and chance to play; it is rebuilt nightly. In a game he plays, our model projects 8.8 PPR points.
| Targets | 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 2.6 |
| Receiving yards | 18.5 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 0.1 |
| Carries | 6.7 |
| Rushing yards | 28.9 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 0.2 |
Pittsburgh Steelers schedule
| Week | Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | vs Cleveland Browns | Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 9 | Bye | |
| Week 10 | at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, November 15 at 8:20 PM |
| Week 11 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Sunday, November 22 at 4:25 PM |
Latest Rico Dowdle fantasy news
Quick answers
Is Rico Dowdle playing in Week 8?
He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026; next game vs Cleveland Browns, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8).
How many fantasy points is Rico Dowdle projected for?
Our model projects 8.8 PPR points in a game he plays.
What is Rico Dowdle's Roundup Score?
62 of 99, 97th overall and 35th among RBs.
Is Rico Dowdle a starter?
Not at the moment. He is 2nd on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart at RB.
When is Rico Dowdle's next game?
Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET, at home against the Cleveland Browns.
What is Rico Dowdle averaging this season?
8.3 PPR points a game across 4 games, with 7.8 carries and 4.3 targets.
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