What is Rico Dowdle's dynasty value on NextDyne?

Dowdle scores 3,018 out of 10,000. 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 9.5 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.

Should I trade for Rico Dowdle in dynasty right now?

Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.

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RB · PIT · #13

Rico Dowdle
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Height: HT 5'11"
Weight: WT 215 lbs
Birth date: Jun 14, 1998 (age 28.4)
College: South Carolina

Through 3 games the rank is RB66, off a RB17 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

3,018

Range 2,787–3,246

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Elite RB production now; the age curve is already in the score.

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 total FP

14.9 pts

5.0 PPG

77 rush yds · 7 rec · 37 rec yds

Week 7 projection

8.3 pts

@ NO · floor–ceiling 4.2–12.5

Dynasty Value Score over time

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

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

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Dowdle ran for 77 yards and caught 7 passes in 2026, ranking RB66 through 3 games. Through 3 games the rank is RB66, off a RB17 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.

NextDyne coverage

Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Rico Dowdle.

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2026 fantasy highlights

Half-PPR points

14.9

PPG

5.0

Rank so far

RB66

Key stats

Rush yds: 77 (RB61)
Rec: 7 (RB44)

2026 week shape

0/3 Boom 0%

1/3 Bust 33%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (Half-PPR)

Season	Finish	Half-PPR FP	PPG	Rush yd	Rush TD	Rec	Rec yd	Rec TD	Pass yd	Pass TD
2026	RB66so far	14.9	5.0	77	—	7	37	—	—	—
2025	RB17	196.8	11.6	1076	6	39	297	1	—	—
2024	RB22	178.3	11.1	1079	2	39	249	3	—	—
2023	RB50	83.0	5.2	361	2	17	144	2	—	—
2022	RB153	1.5	0.8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2020	RB143	2.4	0.5	24	—	—	—	—	—	—

Career arc

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

Week	Half-PPR FP	Opp	Script	Rush	Rec
2026 W6	6.4	TB	71 plays · 69% pass	40	9 · 3 rec
2026 W2	5.4	NE	63 plays · 64% pass	22	22 · 2 rec
2026 W1	3.1Bust	ATL	62 plays · 66% pass	15	6 · 2 rec

Weekly Half-PPR

Boom 20+Bust under 5

Hover a week for the total.

Week 6 Engine grade

Projected 7.2 · scored 6.4 half-PPR · inside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +0.8.

League-wide accuracy table

Those opponents

Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.

TB
-31% · 76 rush yards
NE
-17% · 92 rush yards
ATL
-24% · 83 rush yards

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 offense · 56.1% mean

carry share

Hover a week for the share.

Pass-play participation

49.7%

2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.

Advanced (2025)

Yards after contact / att: 2
Yards before contact / att: 2.5
Broken tackles: 14

Durability

2024
16 G
2025
17 G
2026
3 G · 1 Out
16.1 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.

Undrafted RB — this pack does not score UDFA hit rates.

Next Gen Stats

2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample Full table

RYOE / att: 0.63yd
Efficiency: 3.27
8+ in box: 21.2%
Time to LOS: 2.75s

Historical comps

Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.

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FAQ

What is Rico Dowdle's dynasty value on NextDyne?: Dowdle scores 3,018 out of 10,000. 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 9.5 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Should I trade for Rico Dowdle in dynasty right now?: Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.