The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers are set to square off on “Sunday Night Football” for their Week 8 matchup. However, Dallas could be without their leading rusher, Rico Dowdle.
Just hours before kickoff, a report states that Dowdle is now questionable after arriving at the stadium with an illness.
Notable: #Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle arrived to the stadium feeling ill and he’s now questionable for tonight’s game vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 27, 2024
This could be a huge blow to the Cowboys’ offensive game plan, as the 49ers give up an average of 112.9 rushing yards per game.
It would leave Ezekiel Elliot, Dalvin Cook, and Deuce Vaugh as the only running backs on the roster.
Elliot is the only one who has over 100 rushing yards on the season at 115.
Rico Dowdle Was Supposed To Get More Time In Week 8
During the week, the Cowboys coaching staff clarified that they would lean on Dowdle more going forward.
“He definitely needs to touch the ball more, without a doubt,” head coach Mike McCarthy said.
#Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy says RB Rico Dowdle will get more touches moving forward.
Dowdle had his best game of the season in WK 5 vs. Steelers, but was limited to just five carries in Sunday’s loss to the Lions.
“He definitely needs to touch the ball more, without a doubt.” pic.twitter.com/mOmjd5zS6w
— Football Forever (@fballforeverhq) October 24, 2024
During his first six games of the year, Dowdle has only had 59 attempts, equalling less than 10 per game.
