RB · Pittsburgh Steelers · #13
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Week
Week 5
Matchup
Indianapolis Colts
DFS salary
$4,700
Projection
3.5
2026 season (3 games): 47 rush yds · 6 rec · 48 rec yds
| 2026 · PIT | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · PIT | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · CAR | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Rico Dowdle received an injury update after missing time, with Jaylen Warren filling in and performing well at running back during his absence. Warren's strong showing gives Pittsburgh's backfield depth even as questions linger about Dowdle's return timeline and overall health heading into upcoming games.
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Rico Dowdle's status for today's game was addressed in a team injury update, though the exact ruling wasn't detailed. Meanwhile, Michael Pittman Jr. was placed on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for the near future and impacting the team's receiving corps as other options are consistently used to cover the void.
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Rico Dowdle entered the Steelers-Colts matchup with his status uncertain, while Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was already out. During the game, Pittsburgh further thinned its receiving corps as Roman Wilson exited with a finger injury and Ben Skowronek left with a calf issue, adding to the team's depth concerns at the position.
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With DJ Moore's status uncertain for Week 5, fantasy analysts are evaluating whether Bills receiver Keon Coleman is worth starting against the Rams. If Moore sits, Coleman could see a larger target share, making him a notable streaming option. No official word yet on Moore's final availability for the game.
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Rico Dowdle returned to Steelers practice Wednesday on a limited basis, his first session in more than two weeks, as Pittsburgh prepares for Week 5 against the Colts. His status for the game is still uncertain, but getting back on the field is a positive step for the running back and the offense.
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Steelers receiver Rico Dowdle received an injury update as running back Jaylen Warren stepped up in his absence, with Pittsburgh's receiver room battling inconsistency and injuries.
The Steelers provided an update on running back Rico Dowdle's injury status for today's game, while also dealing with receiver Michael Pittman Jr.'s placement on injured reserve Saturday.
The Steelers received more bad injury news ahead of their game against the Colts, with Rico Dowdle's status in question alongside Michael Pittman Jr.'s.
RotoBaller offers Week 5 fantasy football start/sit advice covering players including Quinshon Judkins, DJ Moore, Terry McLaurin and Rico Dowdle.
RotoBaller gives Week 5 start/sit advice for running backs and receivers including Marshawn Lloyd, Rico Dowdle, Keenan Allen and Austin Ekeler.
Steelers running back Rico Dowdle practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday for the first time in over two weeks as Pittsburgh prepares to face the Colts.
Steelers running back Rico Dowdle returned to practice ahead of the Week 5 game against the Colts, though Pittsburgh remains without two starting defensive backs.
Steelers running back Rico Dowdle described details of the foot injury that has limited him, with Jaylen Warren stepping up as Pittsburgh's top offensive performer through four games.
RotoBaller's Week 5 fantasy football drop candidates include Kalif Raymond, Tank Bigsby, Courtland Sutton, Kendre Miller, Michael Pittman, Rachaad White, Makai Lemon, Rico Dowdle and George Holani.
The Lions placed safety Thomas Harper on injured reserve and elevated two defensive players ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Jets.