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Emmett Johnson or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Emmett Johnson is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game across 5 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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RBKansas City Chiefs#43 RB
Emmett Johnson
PPG
6.3
Games
7
Rush Yds
77
Rec
14
Rec Yds
237
Bye
Week 5
RBPittsburgh Steelers#38 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
7.6
Games
5
Rush Yds
174
Rush TDs
1
Rec
13
Rec Yds
82
Bye
Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Emmett Johnson vs Rico Dowdle: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatEmmett JohnsonRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)6.37.6
Games Played75
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)4438
Rushing Yards77174
Rush Yds/Game11.034.8
Rushing TDs01
Receptions1413
Receiving Yards23782
Targets1617
Total TDs11
Age2328
Experience-6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Emmett Johnson or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Emmett Johnson and Rico Dowdle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Emmett Johnson averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6.

Should I draft Emmett Johnson or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Emmett Johnson averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026, and Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 across 5. 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 Emmett Johnson and Rico Dowdle average in 2026?▾

Emmett Johnson averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Emmett Johnson and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Emmett Johnson (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Rico Dowdle (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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