Rico Dowdle

Pittsburgh Steelers
Running Back #23

Personal

Age	28
Birthdate	June 14, 1998
Height	6'0"
Weight	215 lb

Draft

College	South Carolina
Year	2020
Pick	UDFA
Team	DAL

Fantasy Value

Player News

Rico Dowdle: Rico Dowdle Trending Up as Flex Option Against Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 8 and will return from a bye to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football in Week 10. Although teammate Jaylen Warren has overshadowed him, Dowdle is averaging nearly 14 opportunities per game since returning from a toe injury that sidelined him from Weeks 3-5. He has also shown an ability to contribute in the passing game and in the red zone, boosting his fantasy value. This is a favorable matchup to target, as the Bengals allow the eighth-most rushing yards per game and the eighth-most yards per carry to opposing running backs. It wouldn't be surprising to see Dowdle get even more touches coming out of the bye, putting him on the fantasy radar as a quality flex option this week.

Nov. 13, 2026 3:05 PM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Rushing					Receiving
YEAR	TM	GM	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC
2020	DAL	16	7	24	3.4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	DAL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	DAL	16	80	315	3.9	2	0	14	18	77.8	90	2	6.4
2024	DAL	16	213	1,007	4.7	1	2	37	46	80.4	237	3	6.4
2025	CAR	16	229	1,066	4.7	6	0	37	48	77.1	277	1	7.5