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Chig Okonkwo or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chig Okonkwo is a Washington Commanders tight end who averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEWashington Commanders#29 TE
Chig Okonkwo
PPG
5.6
Games
4
Rec
15
Rec Yds
150
Targets
20
Bye
Week 7
RBCarolina Panthers
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo vs Rico Dowdle: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChig OkonkwoRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)5.611.6
Games Played417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)22197
Rushing Yards01,076
Rush Yds/Game0.063.3
Rushing TDs06
Receptions1539
Receiving Yards150297
Targets2050
Total TDs07
Age2728
Experience4 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Chig Okonkwo and Rico Dowdle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Chig Okonkwo or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Chig Okonkwo and Rico Dowdle average in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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