Fantasy Football Player Notes

OH BABY! Sir Rico Dowdle (yes, I have decided to knight him) has been incredible when given the opportunity this season. Despite going against the vaunted Packers run defense, the first game being named the starter over Sherwood Park's Chuba Hubbard was one heck of a statement. For the first time this season, the Packers allowed an RB to hit 100 rushing yards, and Dowdle far surpassed that with 25 carries for 130 yards. He also had 11 receiving yards and scored twice. In contrast, Hubbard was held to five carries for 17 yards. It appears that this is Dowdle's job for the foreseeable future, and this week, they face a vulnerable Saints defense. If you haven't followed Dowdle's career, he might be one of the best stories in the NFL right now. The undrafted free agent signed with the Cowboys in 2020. After battling injuries early in his career, he was held on the Cowboys roster and flashed in his opportunity as the lead back in 2024. Since then, he has continued to impress and may potentially be a fantasy league winner down the stretch here.