Rico Dowdle
RB · Pittsburgh Steelers
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
6.4 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
RB44 among 106 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
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Rico Dowdle's sourced report lists Questionable and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Rico Dowdle had a scheduled Week 6 matchup away at Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 6.4 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Carries per game averaged 7.5 across 2 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 2, 1. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 6 matchup
TB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Scheduled away matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
7.5n=2
Carries per game
2026, weeks 2, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
3.5n=2
Targets per game
2026, weeks 2, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
5.3n=2
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 2, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
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| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 2, 1 / 7.5 (2 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 2, 1 / 3.5 (2 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 2, 1 / 5.3 (2 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
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Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Rico Dowdle · RB
6.4
Rico Dowdle · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
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Eli Heidenreich · PPR
Active roster. No matching source rows were returned.
Both players need a stored projection.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Skowronek | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Cameron Heyward | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| DeShon Elliott | Out | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| DK Metcalf | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
| Jalen Ramsey | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Wrist | Observation time is not available. |
| Jamel Dean | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Keeanu Benton | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Pat Freiermuth | Questionable | Not reported | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Rico Dowdle | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Toe | Observation time is not available. |
| Roman Wilson | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Finger | Observation time is not available. |
| T.J. Watt | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | Offense | RB:11 | 2 | 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
4.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
6.2
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
8.1
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 2 | NE | 6.4 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 2026 / 1 | ATL | 4.1 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| 2025 / 18 | TB | 3.0 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 2025 / 17 | SEA | 9.3 | 0 | 59 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 12 |
| 2025 / 16 | TB | 8.3 | 0 | 29 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 9 |
| 2025 / 15 | NO | 12.4 | 0 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 2025 / 13 | LA | 9.9 | 0 | 58 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 2025 / 12 | SF | 11.4 | 0 | 38 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Questionable
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Toe
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
7 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 1.48× the source baseline.
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