The Dallas Cowboys will face the Detroit Lions in Week 6. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Rico Dowdle.
Is Rico Dowdle Playing in Week 6?
Dowdle is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cowboys’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Rico Dowdle in Week 6?
From PFN Analyst Kyle Soppe
Dowdle has a touchdown reception in consecutive games and has seen his carry count increase in three straight. My concern for new bellcow backs is usually their ability to sustain efficiency with volume.
Dowdle (50.7% snap share) checked that box last week against an elite Steelers defense. For the game, he gained at least five yards on 45% of his rushes, a rate that didn’t flinch as the night progressed (fourth quarter rate: 44.4%).
The Lions’ run defense has largely been better than the league average this season, though they have allowed rushing scores at the third-highest rate to the running back position. Dowdle checks in as my RB20 this week and I could see him moving up as October progresses if he can get his snap rate closer to 60%.
Rico Dowdle’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Dowdle is projected to score 10.9 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 10.6 rushing attempts for 43.2 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. It also includes 2 receptions for 17.2 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Rico Dowdle’s Week 6 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
