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Garrett Wilson vs Rico Dowdle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRNew York JetsPPG LEADER
Garrett Wilson
PPG
11.6
Games
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 12
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

11.6 PPG11.6 PPG
7 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 9

Garrett Wilson vs Rico Dowdle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) against Rico Dowdle (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 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.

Garrett Wilson has his bye in Week 12, Rico Dowdle in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

11.6 PPG for Garrett Wilson versus 11.6 for Rico Dowdle in 2025. The baseline favors Garrett Wilson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12, and Rico Dowdle (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.