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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: Expected to play Week 6 vs. Buccaneers (toe)

Rico Dowdle was a full participant in Thursday's practice and is expected to play Sunday against the Buccaneers.

By Cole Hartwell

Rico Dowdle is expected to play in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Underdog NFL. Dowdle was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, marking his first full practice since Week 2.

What happened

Dowdle (toe) fully practiced on Thursday, according to Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Underdog NFL also reported that Dowdle is expected to play Week 6.

Yahoo Sports noted that Dowdle had not played since suffering a toe injury in Pittsburgh’s early season loss to the Patriots. He was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.

Context

Dowdle has played in two games this season, totaling 10.5 PPR points on 15 carries for 37 rushing yards and four receptions for 28 receiving yards. He is currently RB2 on the Steelers’ depth chart behind Jaylen Warren.

Warren has carried a heavy workload in Dowdle’s absence. He has 93.0 PPR points through five games, including 70 carries for 410 rushing yards and 19 receptions for 230 receiving yards.

Depth chart

Jaylen Warren is the Steelers’ RB1. He has 93.0 PPR points in five games, including 70 carries for 410 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, along with 19 receptions for 230 receiving yards.

Rico Dowdle is RB2 with 10.5 PPR points in two games. Travis Homer is RB3 with 1.5 PPR points in four games, and Eli Heidenreich is RB4 with no offensive statistics in two games.

Timeline

On October 8, head coach Mike McCarthy said Dowdle’s status for the Week 5 game against the Colts was up in the air, and Dowdle was limited in Thursday’s practice with a toe injury.

On October 9, Dowdle was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Colts due to the toe injury.

What’s next

The Steelers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 18.

Rico Dowdle (toe) expected to play Week 6, per @C_AdamskiTrib.

Rico Dowdle (toe) fully practices Thursday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Dowdle’s expected return gives the Steelers a legitimate second option behind Jaylen Warren, but Warren has been outstanding and should remain the lead back. Warren is a must-start RB1 with 93.0 PPR points and a Week 6 projection of 15.3 points. Dowdle’s 6.7-point projection makes him a desperation flex play in deeper leagues, especially with bye weeks. He is worth adding where available — he is currently being dropped more than added — but his ceiling is limited as long as Warren stays healthy. Travis Homer and Lew Nichols should remain on waivers.

Quick answers

Will Rico Dowdle play in Week 6?

Dowdle is expected to play against the Buccaneers after fully practicing Thursday.

What is Rico Dowdle's injury?

Dowdle has been dealing with a toe injury suffered in an early season loss to the Patriots.

How does Dowdle's return impact Jaylen Warren?

Warren is expected to remain the lead back, but Dowdle could provide support and take some work.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Rico Dowdle injury update: Questionable for Week 5 vs. Colts (toe) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Rico Dowdle injury update: Chance to return in Week 5 vs. Colts (toe) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Rico Dowdle (toe) expected to play Week 6, per @C_AdamskiTrib. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  7. Rico Dowdle full participant in Steelers practice (Yahoo Sports)
  8. Rico Dowdle: Back to full practice Thursday (RotoWire)
  9. Rico Dowdle (toe) fully practices Thursday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  10. Rico Dowdle injury updates: Latest status on Steelers RB foot injury (Yahoo Sports)

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