Keaton Mitchell or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Keaton Mitchell is a Los Angeles Chargers running back who averaged 5.0 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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RBLos Angeles Chargers#52 RB

Keaton Mitchell

PPG

5.0

Games

Rush Yds

145

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBPittsburgh Steelers#38 RB

Rico Dowdle

PPG

7.6

Games

Rush Yds

174

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Keaton Mitchell vs Rico Dowdle: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Keaton Mitchell	Rico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.0	7.6
Games Played	7	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	35	38
Rushing Yards	145	174
Rush Yds/Game	20.7	34.8
Rushing TDs	0	1
Receptions	15	13
Receiving Yards	69	82
Targets	18	17
Total TDs	1	1
Age	24	28
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Keaton Mitchell or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Keaton Mitchell 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, Keaton Mitchell averaged 5.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rico Dowdle averaged 7.6.

Should I draft Keaton Mitchell or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Keaton Mitchell averaged 5.0 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 Keaton Mitchell and Rico Dowdle average in 2026?▾

Keaton Mitchell averaged 5.0 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 2.6 points per game.

When are Keaton Mitchell and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Keaton Mitchell (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Rico Dowdle (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.