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Rico Dowdle or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 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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RBCarolina Panthers
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5
WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR
Tyquan Thornton
PPG
9.9
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
219
Rec TDs
2
Targets
15
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rico Dowdle vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRico DowdleTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)11.69.9
Games Played174
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19740
Rushing Yards1,0760
Rush Yds/Game63.30.0
Rushing TDs60
Receptions3911
Receiving Yards297219
Targets5015
Total TDs72
Age2826
Experience5 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rico Dowdle or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Rico Dowdle and Tyquan Thornton is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Rico Dowdle or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. 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 Rico Dowdle and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

Do Rico Dowdle and Tyquan Thornton share a bye week?▾

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

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