Who Should I Start? Rico Dowdle or Will Shipley

Monday, November 10, 12:26 PM

Rico Dowdle rushed for 53 yards on 18 carries and scored the team's only touchdown in a 17-7 loss to the Saints. He also tacked on 10 receiving yards on three receptions and logged 15.3 PPR fantasy points, marking the fifth time in the last six games that he registered double-digit PPR points. Against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11, Dowdle has the opportunity to display his better form again. The Falcons ranked 31st in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to running backs (32.08) in the four weeks leading up to Week 10.. Jonathan Taylor trampled the Falcons with 244 rushing yards and three TDs while posting 49.6 PPR fantasy points in Week 10. Dowdle is a no-doubt starting option on all formats, as he is capable of being a major fantasy difference-maker in Week 11.

Monday, October 27, 10:53 PM

Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley has seen very limited usage so far in the 2025 season. Across six games played, the 23-year-old has recorded 39 yards from scrimmage on nine total touches. However, there may be an opportunity for playing time in Philadelphia's backfield after star running back Saquon Barkley (groin) was forced to exit early from the team's Week 8 win over the New York Giants due to a groin injury. The Eagles have their bye in Week 9, and there's been no indication from the team that Barkley will not be ready to play in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers. Further complicating matters, Shipley may be behind Eagles running back Tank Bigsby, even if Barkley misses time. Still, Shipley is worthy of waiver-wire consideration until there's more clarity around Barkley's health status. Shipley should be rostered in all fantasy leagues with 10 or more teams.