Rico Dowdle Jr. Week 4 Preview vs. the Patriots

Rico Dowdle Jr. has a tough matchup when his Carolina Panthers face the New England Patriots in Week 4 (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET). The Patriots concede 60.3 rushing yards per game, second-best in the NFL.

On the ground, Rico Dowdle has run for 51 total yards (17.0 ypg) on 19 attempts while scoring one rushing TD. Through the air attack, Rico Dowdle Jr. has tacked on four receptions for 22 yards (7.3 ypg).

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Dowdle vs. the Patriots

• Dowdle vs the Patriots (since 2021): No games
• The Patriots have not allowed 100 or more yards on the ground to an opposing rusher in the 2025 season.
• Two opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against New England this year.
• The Patriots have not given up two or more rushing TDs to an opposing player this season.
• The Patriots allow 60.3 rushing yards per game, the NFL's second-ranked run defense this season.
• The Patriots' defense ranks eighth in the league with two rushing TDs conceded so far this year.

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Dowdle Rushing Insights

• Dowdle has out-gained the rushing yards prop bet total set for him one time in three opportunities this season.
• The Panthers pass on 60.6% of their plays and run on 39.4%. They are 20th in NFL play in points scored.
• He has handled 25.7% of his team's 74 rushing attempts this season (19).
• Rico Dowdle Jr. has a rushing touchdown in one game this season, but no games with multiple rushing TDs.
• He has 16.7% of his team's six offensive touchdowns this season (one).
• He has six red zone rushing carries (50.0% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Dowdle's Recent Performance