Rico Dowdle struggles against Patriots, exits with toe injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

In Week 2 of the NFL season, Rico Dowdle of the Pittsburgh Steelers faced challenges against the New England Patriots. He managed seven carries for 22 yards and two receptions for another 22 yards before leaving the game early due to a toe injury sustained while attempting to recover a fumble. Dowdle briefly returned at the start of the third quarter but was subsequently ruled out before the fourth. His performance has raised concerns among fantasy managers, especially given his limited touches in the opener against Atlanta.
- •Dowdle carried seven times for 22 yards and caught two passes for 22 yards.
- •He left the game in the second quarter with a toe injury.
- •Dowdle returned to start the third quarter but was ruled out early in the fourth.
- •He had only 10 touches for 21 yards in the season opener against Atlanta.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Rico Dowdle held in check vs. Patriots before making early exit
"Rico Dowdle leaves Week 2 loss early with toe injury after compiling 44 total yards.
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