FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Rico Dowdle

PodcastIdentifying the Next Breakout RB1s | Running Backs with MASSIVE Upside (Ep. 205...June 15, 2026

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I know that Rico Dowdle is viewed as a potential thorn in Warren's side. And there is a history between Rico Dowdle and Mike McCarthy, the new Pittsburgh coach. Dowdle became the lead running back and had a thousand yard season in McCarthy's last year in Dallas.

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Dowdle is overpriced relative to Jalen Warren despite being a worse pass-catcher and pass-blocker, with a PFF pass-blocking grade of just 24.6 compared to Warren's 72.

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Rico DowdlePositiveValue

Dowdle's handcuff upside makes him worth keeping on the bench despite Week 1 inefficiency.

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Rico DowdlePositiveValue

Dowdle's trade value jumps 3.4 points to 24.2 in Week 2.

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Rico DowdlePositiveValue

Rico Dowdle's trade value up 3.4 points to 24.2 in Week 2.

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Dowdle's snap share exceeds opportunities; strong handcuff value.

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Rico DowdleNegativeRole

Dowdle's sluggish performance (21 total yards) establishes Warren as the clear lead back.

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Beyond the Box Score: Rico Dowdle, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers Rest of season Fantasy Football rank - RB26 RB Archetype - SPLIT BACKFIELD

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