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Rico Dowdle, one of the best backups in the league. They had 223 of Pittsburgh's 343 yards on Sunday.

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Dowdle elite backup; 223 combined yards with Warren in Saints win

Dowdle is characterized as one of the best backups in the league; he and Jaylen Warren combined for 223 of Pittsburgh's 343 yards in the Week 8 win over New Orleans, with Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy emphasizing the value of the running back combination.