Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle just might have an opportunity to help your fantasy football team. Saad Yousuf and Jon Machota, Cowboys writers for The Athletic, call Dowdle "the running back best equipped to handle the Ezekiel Elliott void as a runner." They point to his ability as both a runner and pass protector. Elliott, of course, moved on to New England this offseason after ranking 22nd among RBs in PPR scoring last year. We'd bet Yousuf and Machota aren't projecting Dowdle to lead this year's Cowboys in carries, which Elliott did last year. But we'd also bet Dallas doesn't plan to get Tony Pollard near 300 carries. Last year's Cowboys led the league with 462 RB rushes, so there's work available. Dowdle will compete with rookie Deuce Vaughn for those opportunities behind Pollard. But he outweighs Vaughn by roughly 40 pounds. So it's probably not a direct competition. Both players are going at no-risk levels in ADP. Don't be afraid to take a late shot on Dowdle, who has been with the team since arriving as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
Let’s take a look at the 2024 NFL bye weeks – and how they’ll impact your fantasy football season.
Read More »Discover the most effective best ball draft strategy. Elevate your fantasy football game with our expert insights and tips to secure your winning edge.
Read More »After the 2024 NFL Draft, we gathered the Draft Sharks staff for a dynasty rookie mock draft (1 QB). See landing spots for all picks.
Read More »Bo Nix rebounded from a rough start at Auburn to become a star at Oregon. Then he went 12th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. So what do we make of Bo Nix's dynasty value? Shane Hallam investigates ...
Read More »How much did the Falcons' surprise early selection help Michael Penix Jr.'s dynasty value? Shane Hallam still isn't excited about the QB ...
Read More »The Draft Sharks Rookie Model takes the bias out of evaluating NFL draft prospects. See what we measure, and then get a jump on 2024 fantasy football.
Read More »You might find a few surprises inside our new dynasty superflex rookie mock draft. See landing spots for all of the top guys ahead of your rookie drafts.
Read More »©2024 Draft Sharks | website by:
7 Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609 | 833-333-7238
This is an insider feature of Draft Sharks, please upgrade to be an Insider Member
Upgrade to Insider Member
All transactions are secure and encrypted, and we never store your credit card information.
Follow us on