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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: Questionable for Week 5 vs. Colts (toe)

Rico Dowdle is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts due to a toe injury.

By Cole Hartwell

Rico Dowdle is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a toe injury.

What happened

Dowdle has been listed as questionable for Week 5, according to Mike DeFabo. Head coach Mike McCarthy previously said Thursday that Dowdle’s availability for Sunday remained up in the air, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.

Dowdle was limited in practice Thursday with the toe injury, according to Teresa Varley of the Steelers’ official site.

Context

Dowdle has played in two games this season, totaling 10.5 PPR points on 15 carries for 37 rushing yards and 4 receptions for 28 receiving yards. He has been on the field for 42% of snaps.

Sleeper currently tags him as questionable with a toe injury, though that listing may be left over from a previous week.

Timeline

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

Depth chart

Jaylen Warren is listed as the Steelers’ RB1 and has 56.2 PPR points in four games, with 309 rushing yards and 143 receiving yards. Lew Nichols is listed ahead of Dowdle on the depth chart and has one carry in two games.

What’s next

The Steelers host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 11.

Sleeper projects Dowdle for 9.7 PPR points in Week 5.

Rico Dowdle (toe) questionable for Week 5.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Dowdle’s status will need to be monitored ahead of Sunday’s game. If he is inactive, Jaylen Warren is the clear lead back and the biggest beneficiary, with 56.2 PPR points through four games. Lew Nichols is listed ahead of Dowdle on the depth chart but has just one carry in two games and is not a recommended fantasy option. Dowdle has only 10.5 PPR points in two games and has been added in far fewer leagues than he has been dropped, so he is not a must-hold in most formats if you need roster space.

Quick answers

Will Rico Dowdle play in Week 5?

Rico Dowdle is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts due to a toe injury.

What is Rico Dowdle's injury status?

Dowdle has a toe injury and is listed as questionable for Week 5.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 5 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Rico Dowdle injury update: Chance to return in Week 5 vs. Colts (toe) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Rico Dowdle: Questionable for Week 5 (RotoWire)
  6. Rico Dowdle (toe) questionable for Week 5. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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