Rico Dowdle Week 16 Preview vs. the Buccaneers

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle will be up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their 11th-ranked run defense in Week 16, starting at 8:20 PM ET on Sunday.

Dowdle leads the team with 880 yards (67.7 ypg) on 177 carries, with one rushing score. Plus, Dowdle has racked up 33 receptions as a receiver for 205 yards (15.8 ypg) and three TDs.

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Dowdle vs. the Buccaneers

• Dowdle vs the Buccaneers (since 2021): No games
• Two opposing rushers have put up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Buccaneers during the 2024 season.
• 11 opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Tampa Bay this year.
• One opposing rusher has scored two or more TDs on the ground against the Buccaneers this season.
• The 109.2 rushing yards per game conceded by the Buccaneers defense makes them the NFL's 11th-ranked rush defense.
• Opponents of the Buccaneers have totaled 12 touchdowns on the ground (0.9 per game). The Buccaneers' defense is 10th in the league in that category.

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Dowdle Rushing Insights

• Dowdle has hit the over on his rushing yards totals in 10 games (76.9%) out of 13 opportunities.
• The Cowboys, who are 22nd in NFL play in points scored, have passed 61.3% of the time while running 38.7%.
• He has carried the ball in 177 of his team's 340 total rushing attempts this season (52.1%).
• Dowdle has a rushing touchdown in one game this season, but no games with multiple rushing TDs.
• He has scored four of his team's 25 offensive touchdowns this season (16.0%).
• He has 14 red zone carries for 37.8% of the team share (his team runs on 40.2% of its plays in the red zone).

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Dowdle's Recent Performance