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Juwan Johnson vs Rico Dowdle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TENew Orleans Saints
Juwan Johnson
PPG
8.3
Games
17
Rec
77
Rec Yds
889
Rec TDs
3
Targets
102
Bye
Week 12
RBPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
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

8.3 PPG11.6 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 9

Juwan Johnson vs Rico Dowdle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) against Rico Dowdle (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 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.

Juwan Johnson 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

Based on 2025 production, Rico Dowdle holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 points per game. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Juwan Johnson or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rico Dowdle has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?

Juwan Johnson (NO) 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.