Rico Dowdle Week 6 Preview vs. the Lions

Rico Dowdle has a difficult matchup when his Dallas Cowboys play the Detroit Lions in Week 6 (Sunday, 4:25 PM ET). The Lions give up 90.8 rushing yards per game, fourth-best in the NFL.

So far this season, Dowdle has generated a team-leading 221 rushing yards on 54 carries (44.2 ypg). Additionally, Dowdle has added 11 receptions for 101 yards (20.2 ypg) and two receiving touchdowns.

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Dowdle vs. the Lions

• Dowdle vs the Lions (since 2021): No games
• The Lions have not given up 100 or more yards to an opposing rusher in the 2024 season.
• Detroit has allowed one or more rushing TDs to three opposing players this year.
• The Lions have given up two or more rushing TDs to one opposing rusher this season.
• The Lions surrender 90.8 yards per game on the ground, the NFL's fourth-ranked run defense this season.
• Opponents of the Lions have totaled five touchdowns on the ground (1.3 per game). The Lions' defense is 16th in the NFL in that category.

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Dowdle Rushing Insights

• Dowdle hit the over on his rushing yards total set by sportsbooks in four of his five opportunities this season (80.0%).
• The Cowboys, who are 14th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 62.6% of the time while running 37.4%.
• He has handled 46.6% of his team's 116 rushing attempts this season (54).
• In five games this year, Dowdle has not yet rushed for a touchdown.
• He has 20.0% of his team's 10 offensive touchdowns this season (two).
• He has three red zone rushing carries (27.3% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Dowdle's Recent Performance