Yahoo Fantasy Football on Rico Dowdle

Dowdle seized Panthers backfield after Hubbard injury; 62% carry share, 80% goal-line.

After Chuba Hubbard's calf injury in 2025, Dowdle took over the Panthers backfield with 62% of carries, 47% route rate, and 80% of goal-line touches in Weeks 7-18, compared to Hubbard's 33% carries, 34% route rate, and 20% goal-line share. The source notes Dowdle 'took the job and (literally) ran off with it,' establishing himself as the primary back.

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