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Rico Dowdle or Tyler HigbeeWho 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. Tyler Higbee is a Los Angeles Rams tight end who averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game across 9 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
TELos Angeles Rams#25 TE
Tyler Higbee
PPG
6.5
Games
9
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rico Dowdle vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRico DowdleTyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)11.66.5
Games Played179
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19759
Rushing Yards1,0760
Rush Yds/Game63.30.0
Rushing TDs60
Receptions3925
Receiving Yards297281
Targets5036
Total TDs73
Age2833
Experience5 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rico Dowdle or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Rico Dowdle and Tyler Higbee 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 Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5.

Should I draft Rico Dowdle or Tyler Higbee in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 across 9. 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Rico Dowdle and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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