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Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle Jr. will face a mediocre run defense in Week 2 (Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET), up against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals are ranked 17th in terms of rushing yards conceded, at 107 per game.
Rico Dowdle made an impact in the trenches last season, rushing for two TDs and 1,079 yards. Rico Dowdle also was efficient as a receiver, totaling 39 receptions for 249 yards and three touchdowns.
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Dowdle vs. the Cardinals
- Dowdle vs the Cardinals (since 2021): 1 GP / 13 RUSH YPG / 0 RUSH TD
- In terms of run D, the Cardinals allowed five players to put up more than 100 rushing yards in a game last season.
- On the ground, Arizona allowed 13 players to score at least one rushing touchdown against them last season.
- The Cardinals gave up at least two rushing TDs on the ground to five players last year.
- The Cardinals were the NFL's 20th-ranked run defense last year by allowing 126.4 yards per game on the ground.
- A season ago, the Cardinals ranked 18th in NFL play in rushing touchdowns allowed (18).
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Dowdle Rushing Insights
- Dowdle hit the over on his rushing yards total in 11 games (68.8%) out of 16 opportunities last year.
- The Panthers ran 57.2% passing plays and 42.8% running plays last year. They were 23rd in the NFL in scoring.
- Rico Dowdle Jr. found paydirt on the ground in two games last year, but did not have multiple rushing TDs 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 |