Emmett Johnson or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Emmett Johnson is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game across 5 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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RBKansas City Chiefs#54 RB

Emmett Johnson

PPG

3.8

Games

Rush Yds

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

RBCarolina Panthers

Rico Dowdle

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

1,076

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

297

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Emmett Johnson vs Rico Dowdle: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Emmett Johnson	Rico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.8	11.6
Games Played	5	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	19	197
Rushing Yards	62	1,076
Rush Yds/Game	12.4	63.3
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	7	39
Receiving Yards	92	297
Targets	8	50
Total TDs	0	7
Age	23	28
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Emmett Johnson or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Emmett Johnson 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, Emmett Johnson averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Emmett Johnson or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Emmett Johnson averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game across 5 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 Emmett Johnson and Rico Dowdle average in 2026?▾

Emmett Johnson averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.8 points per game.

Do Emmett Johnson and Rico Dowdle share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Emmett Johnson and Rico Dowdle share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.