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Since he has returned from injury, Dowdle has been a great complement to Jaylen Warren. The efficiency has also drastically improved for Dowdle, who averaged 4.6 yards per carry on Sunday, while also hauling in six passes.
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Dowdle's efficient 4.6 YPC and six catches solidify him as Warren's effective complement.

The Steelers have found the right balance of carries for Warren and Dowdle, with Warren getting 18 carries and Dowdle getting nine for 41 yards plus 45 receiving yards. Since returning from injury, Dowdle has been a great complement to Jaylen Warren with drastically improved efficiency, averaging 4.6 yards per carry on Sunday while hauling in six passes. Dowdle and Warren are becoming the one-two punch that Steelers fans were hoping for at the start of the season, with this being the second straight game Dowdle has given them juice in this role.

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