FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Rico Dowdle

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I have to believe that he's going to get some share of the goal line work here for Pittsburgh, man.

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Dowdle is expected to compete for goal-line work in Pittsburgh.

The source believes Dowdle will receive a share of the goal-line work in Pittsburgh, noting that the backfield situation may be week-to-week rather than having a true RB1.

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Dowdle remains flex-tier until Steelers clarify RB workload distribution.

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Rico DowdleNegativeRole

Dowdle struggled to gain traction; benched after fumble opportunity, remains secondary option.

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Rico DowdleNegativeUsage

Dowdle managed just 21 yards on 10 touches in Pittsburgh debut, outpaced by Jaylen Warren.

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Commanders Week 1 RB opportunities Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 16 carries, 1 target Rachaad White: 7 carries, 2 targets Kaytron Allen: 4 carries, 0 targe...

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Rico DowdlePositiveUsage

Steelers Week 1 RB opportunities Jaylen Warren: 10 carries, 6 targets Rico Dowdle: 8 carries, 5 targets

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Rico DowdleNegativeUsage

Dowdle's 13-yard game signals potential role loss to Warren.

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