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AJ Barner or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

AJ Barner is a Seattle Seahawks tight end who averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TESeattle Seahawks#22 TE
AJ Barner
PPG
7.1
Games
17
Rec
52
Rec Yds
519
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 11
RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

AJ Barner vs Rico Dowdle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAJ BarnerRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)7.111.6
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)121197
Rushing Yards141,076
Rush Yds/Game0.863.3
Rushing TDs16
Receptions5239
Receiving Yards519297
Targets6850
Total TDs77
Age2428
Experience1 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start AJ Barner or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for AJ Barner and Rico Dowdle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft AJ Barner or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did AJ Barner and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?▾

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are AJ Barner and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

AJ Barner (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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