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Davante Adams or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Davante Adams is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Davante Adams is a Los Angeles Rams wide receiver who averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game across 6 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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WRLos Angeles Rams#10 WR
Davante Adams
PPG
14.5
Games
6
Rec
30
Rec Yds
480
Rec TDs
4
Targets
49
Bye
Week 11
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

Davante Adams vs Rico Dowdle: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavante AdamsRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)14.511.6
Games Played617
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)87197
Rushing Yards01,076
Rush Yds/Game0.063.3
Rushing TDs06
Receptions3039
Receiving Yards480297
Targets4950
Total TDs47
Age3328
Experience12 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Davante Adams 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, Davante Adams averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Davante Adams or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Davante Adams averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game across 6 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 Davante Adams and Rico Dowdle average in 2026?▾

Davante Adams averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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