Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle Start/Sit Advice: Insights on the Cowboys’ RB Matchup in Week 3
The New Orleans Saints dominated the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2.
The debate is around whether Ezekiel Elliott or Rico Dowdle should be the starting running back.
Neither Elliot nor Dowdle has escaped with the job in Dallas, and we have been waiting for the right information to cross our path and show us the way.
Let's break down the essential information to assist you pick which Cowboys running back to start for your fantasy squad in Week 3.
Elliott should start, according to the Pro Football Network Start/Sit Optimizer's Consensus Rankings.
Elliott is projected to have 36.8 rushing yards and 9.8 receiving yards, which will help him surpass Dowdle's total fantasy point forecast of 7.1.
However, when I isolate my rankings, Dowdle outperforms Elliott owing to his youth and explosive potential, which will eventually break through in the Cowboys' offensive plan.
Dowdle had one more carry last week than Elliott. And his 4.3 yards per rush last week helped him rank higher in rushing attempts than Elliott, who averaged 2.7 yards per carry.
Dowdle also had two more rushing attempts that resulted in first downs than Elliott, which will help the Cowboys build faith in the younger running back.
Elliott has struggled this season to produce behind the Cowboys' offensive line. His 3.5 yards per rush has caused the Cowboys to turn away from their veteran running back.