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Newer update on Rico Dowdle: Rico Dowdle injury update: Expected to play Week 6 vs. Buccaneers (toe)

Rico Dowdle injury update: Chance to return in Week 5 vs. Colts (toe)

Rico Dowdle was limited in practice Thursday and his availability for Sunday's game against the Colts is up in the air, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

By Cole Hartwell

Rico Dowdle’s status for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts remains up in the air, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Dowdle was limited in practice Thursday due to a toe injury.

What happened

Dowdle (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice, according to Teresa Varley of the Steelers’ official site. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday that it remains up in the air whether Dowdle will be available Sunday against the Colts, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.

Context

Dowdle has played two games this season, totaling 10.5 PPR points on 15 carries for 37 rushing yards, seven targets, four receptions and 28 receiving yards. He has seen 42% of the team’s offensive snaps. Sleeper currently tags him as questionable with a toe injury. He is projected for 10.3 PPR points in Week 5.

Depth chart

Jaylen Warren is the Steelers’ RB1. Through four games, Warren has 56.2 PPR points with 55 carries for 309 rushing yards, 20 targets, 13 receptions and 143 receiving yards, playing 74% of snaps. Rico Dowdle is the RB2. Travis Homer has 1.5 PPR points with five carries for 15 rushing yards in three games. Eli Heidenreich rounds out the group.

What’s next

The Steelers host the Colts on Sunday, October 11.

Rico Dowdle (toe) limited in practice again Thursday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Dowdle’s value is limited behind Jaylen Warren, even if he plays. Warren is the clear RB1 and should be started in all formats. Dowdle is a risky flex option at best. If Dowdle is out, Lew Nichols becomes the direct handcuff, but Nichols has only one carry this season and would be a desperation play. Travis Homer could see a few snaps, but neither is rosterable in most leagues. Dowdle is projected for 10.3 PPR points, but that assumes he plays; managers should wait for final injury reports before setting lineups.

Quick answers

Will Rico Dowdle play in Week 5?

It remains up in the air whether Dowdle will be available Sunday against the Colts, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 5 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Rico Dowdle: Remains limited in practice (RotoWire)
  5. Rico Dowdle (toe) limited in practice again Thursday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  6. Rico Dowdle: Chance to return against Colts (RotoWire)

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