Rico Dowdle Week 17 Outlook - Seahawks at Panthers

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Sat, Dec 27th 2025, 9:35am EST

Since Week 13, Rico Dowdle has averaged 16.6 touches and 51 total yards as the lead back for the Carolina Panthers. Chuba Hubbard has also factored in, but Dowdle has been the main source of volume in this backfield. Among 60 qualifying backs, Dowdle ranks 24th in missed tackle rate and 12th in yards after contact per attempt. He's a volume-driven low-end flex this week. Seattle's run defense remains elite. Since Week 12, they have allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest explosive run rate, the second-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fourth-fewest yards before contact per attempt.