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Jonathan Taylor or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Rico Dowdle is listed out (toe) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jonathan Taylor is a Indianapolis Colts running back who averaged 20.0 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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RBIndianapolis Colts#2 RB
Jonathan Taylor
PPG
20.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,585
Rush TDs
18
Rec
46
Rec Yds
378
Bye
Week 13
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

Jonathan Taylor vs Rico Dowdle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJonathan TaylorRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)20.011.6
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)340197
Rushing Yards1,5851,076
Rush Yds/Game93.263.3
Rushing TDs186
Receptions4639
Receiving Yards378297
Targets5550
Total TDs207
Age2728
Experience5 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jonathan Taylor 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, Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 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 Jonathan Taylor and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 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 8.4 points per game.

When are Jonathan Taylor and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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