Rico Dowdle Jr. Week 5 Preview vs. the Dolphins

Rico Dowdle Jr. has a favorable matchup when his Carolina Panthers play the Miami Dolphins in Week 5 (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET). The Dolphins allow 158 rushing yards per game, third-worst in the NFL.

On 28 carries, Rico Dowdle has piled up 83 yards (20.8 ypg) with one rushing score. Through the passing game, Rico Dowdle Jr. has tacked on five receptions for 20 yards (5.0 ypg).

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Dowdle vs. the Dolphins

• Dowdle vs the Dolphins (since 2021): No games
• One opposing rusher has picked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Dolphins during the 2025 season.
• Four opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Miami this year.
• One opposing rusher has scored two or more TDs on the ground against the Dolphins this season.
• The rush defense of the Dolphins is conceding 158 yards per contest on the ground this season, which ranks 30th in the league.
• The Dolphins' defense is ranked 25th in the NFL with five rushing TDs allowed so far this season.

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Dowdle Rushing Insights

• Dowdle has hit the over on his rushing yards total two times in four opportunities this season.
• The Panthers, who are 26th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 59.5% of the time while running 40.5%.
• He has carried the ball in 28 of his team's 102 total rushing attempts this season (27.5%).
• Rico Dowdle Jr. has one rushing touchdown this season in four games played.
• He has one touchdown this season (12.5% of his team's eight offensive TDs).
• He has six red zone rushing carries (42.9% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Dowdle's Recent Performance