Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on Rico Dowdle

Podcast10 fantasy data points you need to know for Week 6October 14, 2026

From the episode

After the week before, being like, well, to go back to a 50-50 split when Rico Dowdle gets back. And then Jalen Warren tearing it up in week five. McCarthy goes, well, yeah, that's our future player right now.

Mentioned at 63:23 – 63:45

STACKED’s take

Negative signalRole

McCarthy's comments suggest Dowdle won't reclaim a 50-50 split with Warren.

Mike McCarthy indicated that despite Rico Dowdle's eventual return from injury, Jalen Warren is now Pittsburgh's future at running back, suggesting Dowdle will not reclaim a 50-50 split or primary role. This signals a significant downgrade to Dowdle's fantasy value and role going forward.