Projections
Sign up for the FanDuel Research daily email newsletter!
Horse Racing
Golf
Soccer
WNBA
NASCAR
UFC
NCAAB
Tennis
Boxing
Casino
Canada
Sports Betting 101
TV & Podcasts
NFL
MLB
NCAAF
Horse Racing
NBA
NHL
FanDuel Sportsbook Promos 
Email Sign-Up
Rico Dowdle 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook
Rico Dowdle put up 177.3 fantasy points last season, 16th among all NFL running backs. The Pittsburgh Steelers RB is currently the 29th-ranked player at his position fantasy-wise (by average draft position) heading into 2026, and we have lots more stats and projections on him below.
Getting ready for fantasy football season? Compete for cash prizes with FanDuel fantasy football by entering your lineup today!
Rico Dowdle Key Fantasy Stats
Snag a look at Dowdle's fantasy outlook for 2026 based on 2025 numbers and the upcoming season's projections from numberFire:
Total | Overall Rank | Position Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fantasy Points | 165.7 | 40 | 13 |
| 2026 Projected Fantasy Points | 110.1 | 92 | 32 |
Rico Dowdle 2025 Game-by-Game
Dowdle picked up 29.9 fantasy points -- 30 carries, 183 yards; 4 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD -- in his best game of the season. That was in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. See the rest of his last-season game log below:
Kickoff your FanDuel fantasy football league today!
Rico Dowdle vs. Other Steelers Rushers
The Steelers ran 57.5% passing plays and 42.5% rushing plays last season. They ranked 15th in the NFL in scoring. Here's a look at how Dowdle's 2025 rushing stats stack up against his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates:
Name | Attempts | Yards | TDs | Red Zone Attempts | Yards/Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | 236 | 1,076 | 6 | 30 | 4.6 |
| Jaylen Warren | 211 | 958 | 6 | 40 | 4.5 |
| Kaleb Johnson | 28 | 69 | 0 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Aaron Rodgers | 21 | 61 | 1 | 3 | 2.9 |
Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel Daily Fantasy today!
Want more data and analysis on Rico Dowdle? Check out FanDuel Research for all the latest and in-depth fantasy and betting coverage.
