THE ALTERNATIVE
Rico Dowdle
RB · PITStats & schedule ›6.2FF projected
↓ -0.6 vs ESPN
vs CLESun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Rico Dowdle or Ryan Izzo this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Ryan Izzo has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Ryan Izzo has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Rico Dowdle: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CLE.
- Ryan Izzo: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs CLETHE ALTERNATIVE
Ryan Izzo
TE · 5094Stats & schedule ›0.2FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Rico Dowdle
Fortified6.2
ESPN6.8
Sleeper6.5
FantasyPros—
Rico Dowdle faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.
Ryan Izzo
Fortified0.2
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.
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