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Ezekiel Elliott or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ezekiel Elliott is a Dallas Cowboys running back who averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game across 14 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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RBDallas Cowboys
Ezekiel Elliott
PPG
7.2
Games
14
Rush Yds
452
Rush TDs
3
Rec
18
Rec Yds
128
Bye
Week 7
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

Ezekiel Elliott vs Rico Dowdle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatEzekiel ElliottRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)7.211.6
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)101197
Rushing Yards4521,076
Rush Yds/Game32.363.3
Rushing TDs36
Receptions1839
Receiving Yards128297
Targets050
Total TDs37
Age-28
Experience-5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ezekiel Elliott or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Ezekiel Elliott 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, Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Ezekiel Elliott or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game across 14 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 Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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