FantasyPros Articles on Rico Dowdle
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Aaron Rodgers is the prism through which we should view the Steelers' backfield... Warren has averaged 2.6 receptions per game and 1.41 yards per route run over his career... Dowdle has averaged 1.4 receptions per game and 1.05 yards per route run over his career. Warren received a PFF pass-blocking grade of 72.0 last season, which is very good. Dowdle received a PFF pass-blocking grade of 24.6 last year, which is awful.
STACKED’s take
Warren's pass-catching and blocking edge over Dowdle makes him the safer Steelers RB.
Dowdle is a 'do not draft' candidate despite being only a half-round apart from Jaylen Warren in ADP (RB32, 86th overall vs RB30, 80th overall). The source argues Aaron Rodgers' immobility and preference for a pass-catching, blocking-capable RB favors Warren. Steelers RBs accounted for 25.4% of team targets last season (second-highest in league). Warren has averaged 2.6 receptions per game and 1.41 yards per route run over his career with a 72.0 PFF pass-blocking grade (very good). Dowdle has averaged 1.4 receptions per game and 1.05 yards per route run with a 24.6 PFF pass-blocking grade (awful). The source's money is on Warren as Pittsburgh's primary RB, suggesting Dowdle may have a smaller role than expected despite his McCarthy connection.
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