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

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (questionable, toe) is expected to play Sunday vs. Bucs, per source. Dowdle has been out since Week 2.

By Cole Hartwell

Rico Dowdle is expected to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source. Dowdle is listed as questionable with a toe injury and has been out since Week 2, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

What happened

Fowler reported that the Steelers running back, who has been sidelined since Week 2, is expected to return in Week 6. Underdog NFL also noted that Dowdle remains expected to play. This follows an earlier report on Thursday that Dowdle was a full participant in practice for the first time since Week 2.

Context

Dowdle has played in two games this season, totaling 10.5 PPR points, 15 carries for 37 rushing yards, and four receptions for 28 receiving yards on seven targets. In Week 2, his last game, he had 6.4 PPR points, seven carries for 22 rushing yards, and two receptions for 22 receiving yards. He is listed as RB2 on the Steelers’ depth chart behind Jaylen Warren. Dowdle has been dropped in 45,215 leagues in the last 24 hours per Sleeper.

Timeline

On October 8, it was reported that Dowdle’s status for the Week 5 game against the Colts was up in the air, and he was limited in practice. On October 9, he was listed as questionable for that game. The Steelers hosted the Colts on October 11. On October 16, he was reported as expected to play in Week 6 after being a full participant in Thursday’s practice.

What’s next

The Steelers face the Buccaneers on the road on Sunday, October 18. Dowdle is expected to play, but his official game status is questionable.

Fowler: Rico Dowdle (toe) remains expected to play Week 6.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (questionable, toe) is expected to play Sunday vs. Bucs, per source. Dowdle has been out since Week 2.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Dowdle’s expected return gives Pittsburgh a secondary option behind Jaylen Warren, who has 93.0 PPR points, 410 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown through five games. Dowdle has only 10.5 PPR points in two games and is projected for 6.7 points this week, making him a risky flex play. If he is active, his workload may be limited after missing three games. Those in deeper leagues could add him, but his 45,215 drops in the last 24 hours reflect low confidence. Warren remains the primary fantasy asset in this backfield.

Quick answers

Will Rico Dowdle play in Week 6?

Rico Dowdle is expected to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, according to a source, though he is listed as questionable with a toe injury.

What is Rico Dowdle's injury status?

Dowdle is questionable with a toe injury. He has been out since Week 2 and was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Rico Dowdle injury update: Expected to play Week 6 vs. Buccaneers (toe) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Rico Dowdle injury update: Questionable for Week 5 vs. Colts (toe) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Rico Dowdle injury update: Chance to return in Week 5 vs. Colts (toe) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  7. Fowler: Rico Dowdle (toe) remains expected to play Week 6. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  8. Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (questionable, toe) is expected to play Sunday vs. Bucs, per source. Dowdle has been out since Week 2. (X (@JFowlerESPN))

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