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CeeDee Lamb vs Rico Dowdle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRDallas CowboysPPG LEADER
CeeDee Lamb
PPG
11.7
Games
14
Rec
75
Rec Yds
1,077
Rec TDs
3
Targets
117
Bye
Week 7
RBPittsburgh Steelers
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

11.7 PPG11.6 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

CeeDee Lamb vs Rico Dowdle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing CeeDee Lamb (WR, Dallas Cowboys) against Rico Dowdle (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. CeeDee Lamb averaged 11.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Rico Dowdle posted 11.6 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 7, Rico Dowdle in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor CeeDee Lamb at 11.7 PPG, 0.1 points per game above Rico Dowdle's 11.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 11.7 PPG compared to Rico Dowdle's 11.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?

CeeDee Lamb averaged 11.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Rico Dowdle (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.