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ArticleThe Primer: Week 2 Edition (2026 Fantasy Football)
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I know Rico Dowdle had only ten touches and 21 total yards in Week 1, but he was the starter for Pittsburgh. He led the backfield with a 57.8% snap rate, a 48.8% route share, and the only red zone carry. Dowdle has solid flex value this week in a good matchup.
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Dowdle has solid flex value as the starter against New England's weak run defense.

Dowdle was Pittsburgh's starter in Week 1 with a 57.8% snap rate, 48.8% route share, and the only red zone carry, despite finishing with only ten touches and 21 total yards. He posted 1.75 yards after contact per attempt with a 13% missed tackle rate in Week 1, but the source notes a larger two-season sample shows Dowdle is productive. Against New England in Week 2 (12th-highest explosive run rate, 11th-most yards after contact per attempt, sixth-lowest stuff rate), Dowdle has solid flex value.

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