Rico Dowdle vs Tyler Allgeier: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Rico Dowdle and Tyler Allgeier is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back put up 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tyler Allgeier of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 6.8 in 17. A 4.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.8 points favors Rico Dowdle, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Rico Dowdle ran for 1076 yards and 6 touchdowns; Tyler Allgeier posted 514 and 8. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One scheduling note: Rico Dowdle is off Week 9 and Tyler Allgeier Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
