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Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle Jr. has a favorable matchup in their season opener (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), up against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars allowed the eighth-most rushing yards last year, 132.6 per game.
Rico Dowdle posted a solid stat line last season, running for 1,079 yards on 235 carries (67.4 ypg) and two touchdowns. Rico Dowdle also contributed on the passing side, with 39 receptions for 249 yards (15.6 ypg) and three touchdowns.
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Dowdle vs. the Jaguars
- Dowdle vs the Jaguars (since 2021): No games
- In the run game, five players picked up more than 100 rushing yards in a game against the Jaguars last season.
- On the ground, Jacksonville allowed 17 players to score at least one rushing touchdown against them last season.
- Just two players rushed for multiple scores in a game versus the Jaguars last year.
- In terms of defending the run, the Jaguars finished 25th in the league last year after allowing 132.6 rushing yards per game.
- A year ago, the Jaguars ranked 23rd in NFL play in rushing touchdowns conceded (19).
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Dowdle Rushing Insights
- Dowdle hit the over on his rushing yards total set by oddsmakers in 11 of his 16 opportunities last year (68.8%).
- The Panthers ran 57.2% passing plays and 42.8% running plays last season. They were 23rd in the league in scoring.
- Rico Dowdle Jr. rushed for a touchdown in two games last season, but did not score more than one either time.
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Dowdle's Last Season Performance
| Opponent | Date | Week | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Browns | 9/8/2024 | Week 1 | 8 ATT / 26 YDS / 0 TDs | 1 TAR / 1 REC / 6 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Saints | 9/15/2024 | Week 2 | 7 ATT / 30 YDS / 0 TDs | 5 TAR / 4 REC / 29 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Ravens | 9/22/2024 | Week 3 | 8 ATT / 32 YDS / 0 TDs | 5 TAR / 3 REC / 24 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Giants | 9/26/2024 | Week 4 | 11 ATT / 46 YDS / 0 TDs | 1 TAR / 1 REC / 15 YDS / 1 TD |
| vs. Steelers | 10/6/2024 | Week 5 | 20 ATT / 87 YDS / 0 TDs | 2 TAR / 2 REC / 27 YDS / 1 TD |
| vs. Lions | 10/13/2024 | Week 6 | 5 ATT / 25 YDS / 0 TDs | 6 TAR / 5 REC / 30 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Falcons | 11/3/2024 | Week 9 | 12 ATT / 75 YDS / 0 TDs | 6 TAR / 5 REC / 32 YDS / 1 TD |
| vs. Eagles | 11/10/2024 | Week 10 | 12 ATT / 53 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 3 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Texans | 11/18/2024 | Week 11 | 10 ATT / 28 YDS / 0 TDs | 5 TAR / 2 REC / 6 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Commanders | 11/24/2024 | Week 12 | 19 ATT / 86 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 12 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Giants | 11/28/2024 | Week 13 | 22 ATT / 112 YDS / 1 TD | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 11 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Bengals | 12/9/2024 | Week 14 | 18 ATT / 131 YDS / 0 TDs | 2 TAR / 1 REC / 10 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Panthers | 12/15/2024 | Week 15 | 25 ATT / 149 YDS / 0 TDs | TAR / 0 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Buccaneers | 12/22/2024 | Week 16 | 13 ATT / 23 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 28 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Eagles | 12/29/2024 | Week 17 | 23 ATT / 104 YDS / 0 TDs | 1 TAR / 1 REC / 4 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Commanders | 1/5/2025 | Week 18 | 22 ATT / 72 YDS / 1 TD | 3 TAR / 2 REC / 12 YDS / 0 TDs |