Rico Dowdle

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.

Rico Dowdle ran 9 times for 29 yards and caught four of six targets for 14 yards in the Pathers' 23-20 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Thank goodness for his receiving work, because he didn't get much of anything going on the ground. He's gone quiet over the last few games, but he's at least had enough receiving work to make him flex-worthy. He will look to put up a better game next week against Seattle.