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Rico Dowdle or Ty JohnsonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Ty Johnson is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 5.2 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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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
RBBuffalo Bills
Ty Johnson
PPG
5.2
Games
17
Rush Yds
200
Rush TDs
3
Rec
24
Rec Yds
263
Bye
Week 12

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rico Dowdle vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRico DowdleTy Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)11.65.2
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19788
Rushing Yards1,076200
Rush Yds/Game63.311.8
Rushing TDs63
Receptions3924
Receiving Yards297263
Targets5033
Total TDs75
Age2828
Experience5 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rico Dowdle or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Rico Dowdle and Ty Johnson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ty Johnson averaged 5.2.

Should I draft Rico Dowdle or Ty Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 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 Rico Dowdle and Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

When are Rico Dowdle and Ty Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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