Who Should I Start? Rico Dowdle or Brian Robinson Jr.


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
2.9 12.8 0.1 0.8 3.5 0.0

Rico Dowdle News

Rico Dowdle Shows Receiving Flash in Panthers' Debut

Saturday, August 9, 4:08 PM

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle showed a glimpse of his potential as a pass-catching threat in the team's preseason debut against the Cleveland Browns, recording one reception for 20 yards to go along with two rushes for seven yards. The 27-year-old running back is entering his sixth season in the NFL after spending his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys, which was riddled with injuries. Dowdle is clearly behind Chuba Hubbard on the depth chart, but could carve out a role in the Panthers' receiving or two-minute offense in 2025. Coming off an underwhelming 2024 season in Dallas, where high hopes for the lead back role didn't materialize (235-1,079-2 on the ground, 39-249-3 in the air), a move to a new location and a backup role could take some pressure off Dowdle and allow him to grow into his potential. Rotoballer currently projects him as RB55, but Dowdle could be a sneaky stash if anything happens to Hubbard throughout the season.


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
10.4 50.9 0.5 1.2 8.7 0.1

Brian Robinson Jr. News

Brian Robinson Jr. Trade to the 49ers Now Official

Sunday, August 24, 5:00 PM

The deal sending former Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. to San Francisco has been processed by the league, and he is now officially a 49er. San Francisco sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Commanders in exchange for the 4th-year back. With the 49ers' Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) and Jordan James (finger), currently hampered by injury, Robinson can secure a top backup role behind do-everything All-Pro Christian McCaffrey. Ultimately, he will likely split time with Guerendo in a 2A/2B scenario, but with McCaffrey's history of injuries, both are worth rostering in all league formats, and either could be thrust into a starting role should McCaffrey miss any time this season.


Rico Dowdle vs. Brian Robinson Jr.

Still trying to decide between Dowdle and Robinson Jr.? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Rico Dowdle is projected to score 2.9 points this week while Brian Robinson Jr. is projected to score 10.4 points.