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Rico Dowdle or Chris Boswell

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Rico Dowdle

Rico Dowdle

RB • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Chris Boswell

Chris Boswell

K • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Dowdle over Boswell

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Dowdle ... 0%

BOTH ... 30%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
8.69 38.91 0.05 3.3 21.38 0.02 11
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Outlook Rico Dowdle

Rico Dowdle vs. Browns — Carving Out Standalone Flex Value

Now healthy after returning from an early-season toe issue, Dowdle has settled into Pittsburgh's rotation directly behind Jaylen Warren. Over his last two contests, he has handled 16 carries and secured nine receptions, proving to be an efficient complement in both phases of the offense.

Hosting Cleveland in an AFC North battle with a low projected game total, the Steelers are home favorites and should emphasize the ground attack. While Warren commands primary duties, Dowdle's active role on passing downs provides a stable baseline for PPR formats.

Our models project Dowdle for roughly 39 rushing yards on eight-to-nine carries alongside three catches for 21 yards. Roster managers seeking dependable depth can consider him a serviceable flex option this week.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 11 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boswell over Dowdle

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Boswell ... 66.67%

BOTH ... 30%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9
XPM/XPATT FGM/FGATT FPTS
/2.2 2.1/2.5 9
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Rico Dowdle
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
9414.606450
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
16815.109540
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Chris Boswell
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FG FG% XPM PTS
3100.0110
Season stats based on the past 7 days

FG FG% XPM PTS
787.5324
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Rico Dowdle
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Chris Boswell
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Rico Dowdle
OWN
69%
+2.23 compared to last week
START
16%
+4.72 compared to last week
OWN/START Chris Boswell
OWN
75%
+39.57 compared to last week
START
71%
+38.98 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Rico Dowdle
29th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Chris Boswell
14th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Rico Dowdle

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 29th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 57th with 20.00 total points (2.86 avg).
  • Currently 119 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.9 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 23rd among RB.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 24th among RB.
  • Ranked 110th in Rec TDs among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 118 (16.86 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 56th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -433, Rush AVG: -1.8 Rush TDs: -2, Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: -39 Rec TDs: -1,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 155, RUSH YDS: 725, RUSH TDS: 5, REC: 20, REC YDS: 125, REC TDS: 1
Breakdown Chris Boswell

    Overview

  • Including a kicker in a trade is rather pointless. Don't dare give up a positional player for a kicker.
  • Experts rank this player at 14th among K's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 69.00 total points (9.86 avg).
  • Currently 13 points behind the leader: Spencer Shrader
  • He is doing a better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4.1 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • For a kicker he is doing excellent, but that should be understood as a backhanded compliment.

    • Season Outlook

  • FGA: 32, FGM: 28, XP: 34
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Rico Dowdle

No Injury Reported

Injury Chris Boswell

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Rico Dowdle

Week 8
Pittsburgh Steelers VS Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.86337.14952004.32
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 44.00 total points (6.29 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 815 (116.43 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 1545 (220.71 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 20 (2.86 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 5 (0.71 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 20.86 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +62.57, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +2, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -0.85,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Matchups Chris Boswell

Week 8
Pittsburgh Steelers VS Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.86337.14952004.32
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 44.00 total points (6.29 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 815 (116.43 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 1545 (220.71 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 20 (2.86 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 5 (0.71 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 20.86 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +62.57, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +2, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -0.85,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Rico Dowdle
13.51
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Chris Boswell
6.34
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Rico Dowdle
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2020 DAL 2 7 24 3.4 0 0 0 0 0
2023 DAL 16 89 361 4.1 2 22 17 144 8.5 2
2024 DAL 16 235 1079 4.6 2 49 39 249 6.4 3
2025 CAR 16 247 1123 4.5 6 56 44 339 7.7 1
2026 PIT 4 31 118 3.8 0 17 13 82 6.3 0
ON PACE 10 75 287 3.8 0 41 32 199 6.3 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 189 855 4.5 3 43 34 247 7.3 2
Totals 58 611 2716 4.4 10 147 115 828 7.2 6
Career Chris Boswell
YEAR TEAM GP FGA FGM PCT XPA XPM
2015 PIT 12 32 29 91% 27 26
2016 PIT 16 25 21 84% 38 38
2017 PIT 16 38 35 92% 39 37
2018 PIT 16 20 13 65% 48 43
2019 PIT 16 31 29 94% 28 28
2020 PIT 14 21 20 95% 40 36
2021 PIT 16 40 36 90% 29 27
2022 PIT 12 28 20 71% 18 18
2023 PIT 16 31 29 94% 28 27
2024 PIT 16 44 41 93% 35 35
2025 PIT 16 32 27 84% 47 46
2026 PIT 7 20 16 80% 13 13
ON PACE 17 49 39 80% 32 32
3-YEAR AVG 18 36 33 91% 38 37
Totals 180 363 317 87% 394 378
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LV @NYJ
MIA vs NE
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DAL vs NJ 8:00 PM EST
FLA @WPG 8:00 PM EST
MIN @UTA 9:00 PM EST
MON @STL 8:00 PM EST
NSH vs NYI 8:00 PM EST
OTT @VGK 10:00 PM EST