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Throughout the offseason, it seemed likely that the Cowboys would select a high-round running back in the NFL Draft, but when that didn't happen, Rico Dowdle's fantasy value received a strong boost. Although the Cowboys brought back Ezekiel Elliott, who is expected to start the season as the lead back, Elliott's performance has declined over the past few seasons, leaving the door open for Dowdle to seize opportunities if he can show some spark in his limited chances.
Most analysts anticipate that the Cowboys' backfield will operate as a committee, but unlike many other teams featuring multi-player backfields, the Cowboys' offense has been one of the best in the league for several years. Despite this, neither Elliott nor Dowdle is being selected as even an RB2 in fantasy drafts. Both players often fall outside the RB3 range and into the RB4/RB5 territory in many drafts. This presents a unique situation where fantasy managers can find value without investing heavily.
There is a chance that neither Elliott nor Dowdle will emerge as a weekly starter. However, there is also a reasonable chance that one of them finishes as an RB2 almost exclusively based on opportunity, particularly in the red zone. This potential makes both players intriguing late-round picks.
Rico Dowdle, in particular, offers a compelling cost-to-opportunity ratio. While he may not be a household name or a player that fantasy managers are eager to draft, his situation in a high-powered offense means he could end up with significant touches by the end of the season. If Dowdle can carve out a role and become a 15-touch-per-game player, he could provide excellent value, especially given his low draft cost.
Dowdle represents a high-upside, low-cost option in fantasy drafts. While he faces competition from Ezekiel Elliott, the potential for Dowdle to ascend in the Cowboys' backfield and benefit from a high-scoring offense makes him a worthwhile investment, particularly for those looking to add depth and potential breakout players in the later rounds.
RB Javonte Williams signs one-year deal with Dallas $3 million By: Mike Krueger | Mon Mar 10, 7:15 pm
Former #Broncos RB Javonte Williams is signing a one-year, $3 million deal with the #Cowboys, per sources. Max $3.5M with incentives. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take:Given that Rico Dowdle is an unrestricted free agent, Williams becomes the leader in the clubhouse for carries in Dallas in 2025. Although, it's likely that Dowdle or another running back is signed in free agency. Williams was part of three-headed committee in Denver last season, finishing 43rd in fantasy points per game.
2024 Gamelog Stats FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
Rushing
Receiving
Fantasy
Week
Opp
Result
Att
Yard
Avg
TD
Target
Rec
Yard
Avg
TD
FPts
1
at CLE
W 33-17
8
26
3.3
0
1
1
6
6.0
0
3.2
2
NO
L 19-44
7
30
4.3
0
5
4
29
7.3
0
5.9
3
BAL
L 25-28
8
32
4.0
0
5
3
24
8.0
0
5.6
4
at NYG
W 20-15
11
46
4.2
0
1
1
15
15.0
1
12.1
5
at PIT
W 20-17
20
87
4.4
0
2
2
27
13.5
1
17.4
6
DET
L 9-47
5
25
5.0
0
6
5
30
6.0
0
5.5
9
at ATL
L 21-27
12
75
6.3
0
6
5
32
6.4
1
16.7
10
PHI
L 6-34
12
53
4.4
0
3
3
3
1.0
0
5.6
11
HOU
L 10-34
10
28
2.8
0
5
2
6
3.0
0
3.4
12
at WAS
W 34-26
19
86
4.5
0
3
3
12
4.0
0
9.8
13
NYG
W 27-20
22
112
5.1
1
3
3
11
3.7
0
18.3
14
CIN
L 20-27
18
131
7.3
0
2
1
10
10.0
0
14.1
15
at CAR
W 30-14
25
149
6.0
0
0
0
0
-
0
14.9
16
TB
W 26-24
13
23
1.8
0
3
3
28
9.3
0
5.1
17
at PHI
L 7-41
23
104
4.5
0
1
1
4
4.0
0
10.8
18
WAS
L 19-23
22
72
3.3
1
3
2
12
6.0
0
14.4
2023 Gamelog Stats FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
Rushing
Receiving
Fantasy
Week
Opp
Result
Att
Yard
Avg
TD
Target
Rec
Yard
Avg
TD
FPts
1
at NYG
W 40-0
6
24
4.0
0
0
0
0
-
0
2.4
2
NYJ
W 30-10
7
26
3.7
0
1
1
17
17.0
0
4.3
3
at ARI
L 16-28
4
21
5.3
0
3
3
25
8.3
1
10.6
4
NE
W 38-3
3
9
3.0
0
1
1
8
8.0
0
1.7
5
at SF
L 10-42
5
15
3.0
0
1
0
0
-
0
1.5
6
at LAC
W 20-17
3
12
4.0
0
0
0
0
-
0
1.2
8
LAR
W 43-20
5
18
3.6
0
2
2
7
3.5
0
2.5
9
at PHI
L 23-28
2
8
4.0
0
0
0
0
-
0
0.8
10
NYG
W 49-17
12
79
6.6
1
0
0
0
-
0
13.9
11
at CAR
W 33-10
8
23
2.9
0
2
2
-3
-1.5
0
2.0
12
WAS
W 45-10
3
11
3.7
0
1
1
15
15.0
1
8.6
13
SEA
W 41-35
5
15
3.0
0
1
1
7
7.0
0
2.2
14
PHI
W 33-13
12
46
3.8
1
1
1
6
6.0
0
11.2
15
at BUF
L 10-31
3
4
1.3
0
3
2
8
4.0
0
1.2
16
at MIA
L 20-22
2
4
2.0
0
2
0
0
-
0
0.4
18
at WAS
W 38-10
9
46
5.1
0
4
3
54
18.0
0
10.0
WC
GB
L 32-48
2
11
5.5
0
3
2
14
7.0
0
2.5
WC = Wild-Card
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