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Rico Dowdle: 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Our model projects Rico Dowdle for 170 PPR points in 2026 (10.0 per week), ranking him RB30 and #96 overall. That projection is built on a 10% target share, a 51% carry share. The market drafts Rico Dowdle around pick 79 (round 7), a full round ahead of our model's #96 overall — you'll have to pay above our projection to roster him.

Projected points
170
PPR, full 2026 season
Per week
10.0
projected PPR points
Model rank
#96
RB30 at his position
ADP
79.0
average draft pick (Sleeper)
Tier
8
our positional tier

What's behind the projection

Target share10%share of his team's throws that go to him
Carry share51%share of his team's rushing attempts
Snap share50th pcthow often he's on the field, vs. his position
Team quality50th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

Should I draft Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?

Only at a discount. The market drafts Rico Dowdle around pick 79 (round 7), a full round ahead of our model's #96 overall — you'll have to pay above our projection to roster him.

What round should Rico Dowdle go in 2026 fantasy drafts?

Rico Dowdle is being drafted around pick 79 (round 7 of a 12-team draft). Our model values him at #96 overall, a round-8 pick.

What is Rico Dowdle's 2026 fantasy projection?

Our model projects Rico Dowdle for 170 PPR points in 2026 — 10.0 points per week — making him the RB30 in our rankings. The projection blends our custom pipeline with consensus and updates weekly through draft season.

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Projections from our custom pipeline blended with consensus, built on nflverse data · refreshed through draft season · rounds assume a 12-team draft.

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