Davis Mattek on Rico Dowdle

VideoWeek 3 Fantasy Football RecapSeptember 28, 2026

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Jaylen Warren projected for a billion all week when Rico Dowdle was not in... It is literally the first time it's ever been Gainwell out or Najee out. Ever. Ever. Whole career. First time.

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Dowdle's absence enabled Warren's first full workload in his career.

Rico Dowdle's absence in Week 3 created a full workload opportunity for Jaylen Warren, marking the first time in Warren's career that both Dowdle and Najee Harris were unavailable simultaneously, enabling Warren to receive the full complement of carries and touches.

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Rico DowdlePositiveRole

Dowdle's decisive downhill style suits Steelers' under-center bully ball approach when healthy.

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Rico DowdlePositiveRole

Dowdle's downhill style and health status are key to the Steelers' bully ball run game.

Behind the Steel Curtain

Rico DowdlePositiveInjury

Dowdle returns to limited practice after two-week toe injury absence.

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Rico DowdlePositiveInjury

Dowdle returns to limited practice after two-week absence with toe injury.

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Rico DowdleNegativeNews

Rico Dowdle (toe) officially limited in practice Wednesday.

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Rico DowdleNegativeInjury

Dowdle's toe injuries have created a temporary opportunity for Warren's RB1 usage.

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