Rico Dowdle
RB - Carolina Panthers
This Week Outlook
Availability
Rico Dowdle ran for 10 yards on seven carries in the Panthers 16-14 loss against the Buccaneers. He also caught 2-of-2 targets for 20 yards receiving.
Fantasy Impact
Dowdle was completely shut down on the ground as was the entire Carolina rushing attack. He'll be facing a Rams team in the Wild Card that he ran for 58 yards on 18 carries against earlier this season.
Rico Dowdle was back at practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Dowdle did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough, but Panthers coach Dave Canales called it more of a "rest" day. He should be good to go for Week 18 against the Bucs.
Panthers coach Dave Canales called it a “rest day” for Rico Dowdle and is confident he will be ready to go against the Bucs in Week 18.
Fantasy Impact
Dowdle did not practice on Tuesday due to a toe injury. He'll likely be on track to return to practice on Wednesday.
Rico Dowdle was not seen at Tuesday's walkthrough.
Fantasy Impact
It is not an official practice for Carolina. His status will need to be monitored in practice the next few days. The Panthers have a win-or-go-home game for the NFC South and a playoff spot on Saturday against the Bucs.
Rico Dowdle ran for 59 yards on 12 carries in the Panthers 27-10 loss against the Seahawks. He also caught 3-of-5 targets for four yards receiving.
Fantasy Impact
Dowdle was productive with the carries he saw, but he didn't see many of them. He out-touched Chuba Hubbard 15-7 while Hubbard losing a fumble. Dowdle should remain the lead back in Week 18 with the division and a playoff spot on the line against the Bucs.