Rico Dowdle vs. Austin Ekeler: Who Should You Start in Week 5?

Start Rico Dowdle. Dowdle is projected for 7.0 PPR points vs 5.1 for Austin Ekeler, and faces the 10th-softest defense against RBs this week.

Updated Oct 10, 7:44 PM ET

Rico Dowdle vs. Austin Ekeler: Week 5 side by side

Rico Dowdle
RB · PIT
Austin Ekeler
RB · WAS
Projection (Week 5, avg of sources)7.05.1
Floor (lowest source)2.73.8
Ceiling (highest source)9.76.0
StatChasers projection—5.8 (RB41)
Opponentvs INDvs NYG
Opponent vs. position10th-softest (24.2 pts/g allowed)16th-toughest (21.1 pts/g allowed)
Recent usage34% carry share (last 2)25% carry share (last 3)
PositionRBRB
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