Rico Dowdle Week 11 Preview vs. the Texans

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Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle will face the Houston Texans and their 11th-ranked rushing defense in Week 11, with kickoff at 8:15 PM ET on Monday.

Dowdle has compiled a team-best 374 yards on the ground after receiving 83 attempts (46.8 ypg). As a pass-catcher, Dowdle has also caught 24 balls for 166 yards (20.8 ypg). He's scored three TDs in the passing game.

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Dowdle vs. the Texans

  • Dowdle vs the Texans (since 2021): No games
  • Two opposing rushers have picked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Texans during the 2024 season.
  • Six opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Houston this year.
  • The Texans have not allowed two or more rushing TDs to an opposing player this season.
  • The 113.3 rushing yards the Texans allow per outing makes them the 11th-ranked run defense in the league this year.
  • Opponents of the Texans have put up six touchdowns on the ground (0.6 per game). The Texans' defense is third in the NFL in that category.

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Dowdle Rushing Insights

  • Dowdle has hit the over on his rushing yards totals in six games (75.0%) out of eight opportunities.
  • The Cowboys pass on 64.3% of their plays and run on 35.7%. They are 28th in NFL action in points scored.
  • His team has attempted 197 rushes this season. He's handled 83 of those carries (42.1%).
  • Dowdle has no rushing touchdowns in eight games this year.
  • He has three total touchdowns this season (20.0% of his team's 15 offensive TDs).
  • He has seven red zone rushing carries (31.8% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Dowdle's Recent Performance

Opponent Date Week Rushing Stats Receiving Stats
vs. Eagles 11/10/2024 Week 10 12 ATT / 53 YDS / 0 TDs 3 TAR / 3 REC / 3 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Falcons 11/3/2024 Week 9 12 ATT / 75 YDS / 0 TDs 6 TAR / 5 REC / 32 YDS / 1 TD
vs. Lions 10/13/2024 Week 6 5 ATT / 25 YDS / 0 TDs 6 TAR / 5 REC / 30 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Steelers 10/6/2024 Week 5 20 ATT / 87 YDS / 0 TDs 2 TAR / 2 REC / 27 YDS / 1 TD
vs. Giants 9/26/2024 Week 4 11 ATT / 46 YDS / 0 TDs 1 TAR / 1 REC / 15 YDS / 1 TD