The Carolina Panthers will visit the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Rico Dowdle.
Is Rico Dowdle Playing in Week 11?
Dowdle is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Panthers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Dowdle in Week 11?
Rico Dowdle has scored five times in his five games with more than 10 carries this season, a run he built on during a very impressive first drive against the Saints last week (seven touches and the score).
New Orleans actually bottled him up after that, and he finished with just 63 yards on 20 touches, but much like Quinshon Judkins in Cleveland, this is his backfield in a major way, and that is going to hold value, even if you have little faith in the offense as a whole.
Dowdle has touched the ball 18+ times in five of his past six, and barring an injury, I see little reason to think that we see a change in his bellcow responsibilities moving forward.
You’re allowed to have game script concerns, but 6.2 yards per target this season isn’t bad, and with him holding a large percentage of the scoring equity in this offense, you can feel fine about plugging him in as your RB2 in all scoring formats.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Dowdle’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Dowdle is projected to score 16.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Dowdle to rush for 80 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 22 receiving yards and 0.3 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 11 Weather Impact: Panthers at Falcons
Since the Falcons play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 11 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.