Rico Dowdle rushed nine times for 48 yards in the Steelers’ Week 7 win over the Saints, adding six catches for 45 yards.

25 October 2026

Dowdle was the clear backup to Jaylen Warren, but he was able to have a solid day thanks in large part to checkdowns from Aaron Rodgers. The 28-year-old had a long rush of 16 yards, and the toe injury that sidelined him earlier in the campaign doesn’t appear to be bothering him. Dowdle is a FLEX option for Week 8 against the Browns, at best.