Dowdle's poor pass-blocking and receiving skills favor Warren in Steelers backfield.
Dowdle is being drafted at RB32 (86th overall), only about a half-round behind Jaylen Warren (RB30, 80th overall), with some preferring Dowdle based on his role as the Cowboys' lead back under Mike McCarthy. However, Aaron Rodgers—now 42 and immobile—is the prism through which to view the Steelers' backfield. Rodgers will want a running back who can block and serve as a safety valve receiver. Warren has superior credentials: 2.6 receptions per game and 1.41 yards per route run versus Dowdle's 1.4 receptions per game and 1.05 yards per route run; a PFF pass-blocking grade of 72.0 versus Dowdle's 24.6. The source's money is on Warren as Pittsburgh's primary back, and Dowdle may have a smaller role than expected.
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View Rico Dowdle 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsAaron Rodgers is the prism through which we should view the Steelers' backfield. The 42-year-old Rodgers is now immobile and seems less willing than ever to stand in the pocket and get hit. He's going to want to play with a running back who can block for him and be a safety valve as a receiver.
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- Dowdle is being drafted at RB32 (86th overall), only about a half-round behind Jaylen Warren (RB30, 80th overall), with some preferring Dowdle based on his role as the Cowboys' lead back under Mike McCarthy. However, Aaron Rodgers—now 42 and immobile—is the prism through which to view the Steelers' backfield. Rodgers will want a running back who can block and serve as a safety valve receiver. Warren has superior credentials: 2.6 receptions per game and 1.41 yards per route run versus Dowdle's 1.4 receptions per game and 1.05 yards per route run; a PFF pass-blocking grade of 72.0 versus Dowdle's 24.6. The source's money is on Warren as Pittsburgh's primary back, and Dowdle may have a smaller role than expected.
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