RB · PIT · #13
Rico Dowdle
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 215 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 14, 1998 (age 28.2)
- College
- South Carolina
RB at 28.2 — quiet profile, no red flags either way.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
713
Range 707–720
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
152.7 pts
9.0 PPG · 16.1 games
825.5 rush yds · 29.8 rec · 192.8 rec yds
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Process ×1.01
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Versatility ×1.02
Light floor from multi-role usage (rush+receive or dual-threat).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Dowdle scored 196.8 Half-PPR points in 2025 (RB17). At 28.2, nothing in the recent finishes jumps off the page. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role expands.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Rico Dowdle.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
196.8
PPG
11.6
Positional finish
RB17
Key stats
- Rush yds: 1076 (RB14)
- Rec: 39 (RB13)
Career (Half-PPR)
5 seasons
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | RB17 | 196.8 | 11.6 | 1076 | 6 | 39 | 297 | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 178.3 | 11.1 | 1079 | 2 | 39 | 249 | 3 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 83.0 | 5.2 | 361 | 2 | 17 | 144 | 2 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 2.4 | 0.5 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 2.0 | TB | 0 | 10 | 20 · 2 rec |
| 2025 W17 | 7.8 | SEA | 0 | 59 | 4 · 3 rec |
| 2025 W16 | 6.3 | TB | 0 | 29 | 14 · 4 rec |
| 2025 W15 | 11.9 | NO | 0 | 49 / 1 TD | 5 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W13 | 8.9 | LA | 0 | 58 | 21 · 2 rec |
| 2025 W12 | 9.4 | SF | 0 | 38 | 36 · 4 rec |
| 2025 W11 | 12.5 | ATL | 0 | 45 | 55 · 5 rec |
| 2025 W10 | 13.8 | NO | 0 | 53 / 1 TD | 10 · 3 rec |
| 2025 W9 | 27.1 | GB | 0 | 130 / 2 TD | 11 · 2 rec |
| 2025 W8 | 5.4 | BUF | 0 | 54 | 0 |
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- RYOE / att
- 0.63yd
- Efficiency
- 3.27
- 8+ in box
- 21.2%
- Time to LOS
- 2.75s
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23rd of 51
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Rico Dowdle's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Dowdle scores 713 out of 10,000 — a top-RB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Rico Dowdle's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.0 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Rico Dowdle in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Dowdle against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.