Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle rushed eight times for 38 yards and caught two passes for nine yards and one touchdown in Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Seahawks.
Dowdle was the Cowboys’ first running back on the field on Saturday and found the end zone on a six-yard pass from Cooper Rush. He averaged a solid 4.8 yards per carry on the evening, with his longest rush coming on a nine-yard scamper on the team’s first drive. Dowdle is looking more and more like the RB2 behind Tony Pollard and is a worthwhile stash in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.
I think the bigger questions to consider here:I like Dowdle to land the number 2 job, great complement to Pollard.
Michael Gehlken
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy on RB Rico Dowdle: "I’ve been impressed with Rico since my first year. ... I love his running style. He runs angry. He pass protects with a lot of urgency; he sticks his nose in there. …I think we’re just seeing Rico finally healthy."
I've been fighting whether or not Dallas lets Dowdle operate as a true 1a should Pollard go down. I don't see it. I'd rather hold guys like K. Ingram, Kelley (obv now), J. Ford, etc.Strange game with the ST and defensive TD early. Dowdle came in on the first drive of the 2nd quarter and had runs for 10, 2 and no yards. Finished with 6 carries for 24 yards. Duece only played late when the game was over.
He's a tough runner with 3 down skills including blocking. Pretty athletic (8.59 RAS), but injuries have held him back both in college and the pros. He's had several good runs in his preseasons. Could he be a top RB if Pollard went down? Or maybe get more action anyway to keep Pollard fresh.
Marcus Mosher
Rico Dowdle seems like a weapon for Dallas.
Rico is getting some action early in games, along with Duece. They need to give Pollard some breaks. Rico becomes 1A if Pollard misses time. He's more of a banger than Duece, but is also good as a receiver- checkout his college tape.Dart throw
I've got Pollard and really nervous I don't have Dowdle. I've been trying to trade for him, but the other guy wants an overpay, and beginning to think it might be worth it. Problem is I'm not deep enough to overpay. Just crossing my fingers on Pollards health, but not too confident for the whole season based on the RB devastation the past few weeks.I've been fighting whether or not Dallas lets Dowdle operate as a true 1a should Pollard go down. I don't see it. I'd rather hold guys like K. Ingram, Kelley (obv now), J. Ford, etc.Strange game with the ST and defensive TD early. Dowdle came in on the first drive of the 2nd quarter and had runs for 10, 2 and no yards. Finished with 6 carries for 24 yards. Duece only played late when the game was over.
He's a tough runner with 3 down skills including blocking. Pretty athletic (8.59 RAS), but injuries have held him back both in college and the pros. He's had several good runs in his preseasons. Could he be a top RB if Pollard went down? Or maybe get more action anyway to keep Pollard fresh.
Michael Gehlken
Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle is showing what he can do when healthy. He totaled seven touches for 46 yards, including this 9-yard catch in fourth quarter. Dowdle played 11 offensive snaps behind Tony Pollard's 70, two shy of Pollard's career high.
Same boat. Nobody else worth getting on the WW, and I desperately need some insurance, after losing Saquon for however long.I am picking him up as a Pollard handcuff as Pollard is my hero RB. Think he will produce well if Pollard goes down. Decent insurance I guess.
Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reports Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is expected to play on Thanksgiving against the Commanders.
Dowdle was listed as questionable by the Cowboys with an ankle injury, but he is expected to play against the Commanders. He got in a limited practice on Wednesday after not practicing earlier in the week. Dowdle had tweaked his ankle on Saturday prior to the Cowboys’ Week 11 game, getting eight carries against the Panthers. He is the distant backup to Tony Pollard and ankle injury risk keeps Dowdle off the fantasy radar for Thanksgiving.
Cowboys agreed to terms with RB Rico Dowdle.
We’re less than a week into the new league year, but Dowdle’s return could prove important for fantasy purposes. While it’s possible the Cowboys will use an early pick on a running back in the draft, the free agent market has already seen its top players sign with new teams. Dowdle, who totaled 505 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns as Tony Pollard’s backup, could be asked to play a larger role in 2024. It’s too early to suggest Dowdle would be anything more than a fringe RB3/RB4 at this point, but his ability to work on early downs and passing downs would make him an interesting option late in drafts if the Cowboys don’t add any running backs of note.
Yes. If they sign Zeke, then no.Draft over and the Cowboys did nothing at RB...is Dowdle a legit candidate to start?
Agree, but it ain't like Zeke is at the top of his game.Yes. If they sign Zeke, then no.Draft over and the Cowboys did nothing at RB...is Dowdle a legit candidate to start?
He did not look good last yearDeuce Vaughn is the sneaky play here .. Especially now since they drafted his former o-lineman. Watch him breakout
I think Zeke will still be the sneaky play.Deuce Vaughn is the sneaky play here .. Especially now since they drafted his former o-lineman. Watch him breakout
It’s been a strange offseason for them.Cowboys are all in.