RB Rico Dowdle, CAR (3 Viewers)

[LawFitz]

Genie's out of the bottle here. Just like with Skattebo/Tracy, there's no going back now. Just a matter of how much change in opportunity share is to come once Chubbard returns.

 

[kyoun1e]

Panthers HC Dave Canales said “we’ll see” when asked if Rico Dowdle earned the right to be the team’s starting RB going forward.

 

[kyoun1e]

Genie's out of the bottle here. Just like with Skattebo/Tracy, there's no going back now. Just a matter of how much change in opportunity share is to come once Chubbard returns.

As someone who picked up Dowdle, I'd like to think so, but think it's wishful thinking.

Hubbard has been solid for a while now. They like him. Think this becomes an annoying RBBC.

 

[LawFitz]

Think this becomes an annoying RBBC

Agreed this is the highest probabilty outcome right now, but it was with NYG, too, until it wasn't.

 

[zamboni]

Hubbard owners --> any worries this turns into RBBC when Hubbard returns?

I don't see how it doesn't. Hubbard is a nice back but he's not some elite talent that the team is built around. He stepped up last year and got a payday but that doesn't mean it's his backfield. Things change. Not saying that Hubbard will go on the bench, because he won't but I don't see Hubbard maintaining his 2:1 carry advantage he had to start the season. I definitely think there will be a split to start and the coach will likely see who's running better and act accordingly. that's what I would do.

That would be my guess. Hubbard did really step up in a very lackluster offense last year and got paid. He earned the payday but he also benefited from having no competition whatsoever after Miles Sanders faded out again and Brooks got hurt. Dowdle is considerable competition, so it may make sense for Canales to use both as long as they're healthy and productive. Bummed as a Hubbard owner, but the reality is that things can change quickly.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Panthers HC Dave Canales said “we’ll see” when asked if Rico Dowdle earned the right to be the team’s starting RB going forward.

Like I said last page, this is the Panthers here. They WILL find a way to f this up.

 

[dcgangstas]

Insane run. There's no putting this genie back in the bottle. He has to stay the 1a RB moving forward, right?

It's the Panthers. I fully expect them to kill his momentum and force Chuba back in.

Hubbard owners --> any worries this turns into RBBC when Hubbard returns?

It's probably going to be similar to Gibbs and Monty in Detroit. Pretty much 50/50 split.

 

[Dez]

Good thing I traded him away in 2 of my dynasty leagues this offseason

 

[1320kid]

So where are we at here? Best case 50/50 split, possibly 60/40 leaning Rico if Chuba isn't making it happen after a few games? Is the time to sell high on him right now if you can get a true RB1 for him? Or is he just too explosive that even a 50/50 split + Chuba possibly having a lingering injury enough to keep him? Would you deal him for say, Judkins?

 

[Smack Tripper]

So where are we at here? Best case 50/50 split, possibly 60/40 leaning Rico if Chuba isn't making it happen after a few games? Is the time to sell high on him right now if you can get a true RB1 for him?

I dont know who or what a true RB 1 is or who would make that move.

I just dont see how this goes back in the bottle until he flops.

 

[bolzano]

I feel like I’ve seen this before with the Panthers… DWill/ JStew 2.0!

 

[1320kid]

So where are we at here? Best case 50/50 split, possibly 60/40 leaning Rico if Chuba isn't making it happen after a few games? Is the time to sell high on him right now if you can get a true RB1 for him?

I dont know who or what a true RB 1 is or who would make that move.

I just dont see how this goes back in the bottle until he flops.

I suppose I mean a workhorse type of guy, like Judkins (albeit he is in a crap offense). The Judkins owner may bite on Dowdle.

And didn't they pay Hubbard a ton last year? IMO if he is healthy, we are looking at 50/50 best case scenario no?

 

[Smack Tripper]

So where are we at here? Best case 50/50 split, possibly 60/40 leaning Rico if Chuba isn't making it happen after a few games? Is the time to sell high on him right now if you can get a true RB1 for him?

I dont know who or what a true RB 1 is or who would make that move.

I just dont see how this goes back in the bottle until he flops.

I suppose I mean a workhorse type of guy, like Judkins (albeit he is in a crap offense). The Judkins owner may bite on Dowdle.

And didn't they pay Hubbard a ton last year? IMO if he is healthy, we are looking at 50/50 best case scenario no?

They did but they're winning with Dowdle. Chubba seems to me the change of pace type on steroids. He may be better without the full load.

I see 60/40 Dowdle as long as he's running like he is.

 

[skinsrule05]

I doubt you would get good value if you try to sell him now. Everyone knows Chubba is coming back and will bake a split into his value. His value will get better if he comes out on a favorable side of the split.

 

[WhoCares]

there are like 3 backfields in the nfl that aren’t a split (assuming one RB isn’t injured)

Rico was getting RZ touches before Hubbard got hurt, blew the f up when Hubbard went out, and Hubbard could still not make it back from the injury any time soon.

Even if Hubbard comes back full strength this weekend, I’m still starting Rico as my RB2. Now, my other choices are dog $hit, but still…

 

[RaidersAreOne]

It should be Rico's backfield. Carolina is going to Carolina though...

 

[Ilov80s]

It should be Rico's backfield. Carolina is going to Carolina though...

Yes but also isn’t this what Chuba did a year or two ago to get in this spot? None of these guys can sustain this imo

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Yes but also isn’t this what Chuba did a year or two ago to get in this spot? None of these guys can sustain this imo

No. Chuba didn’t have 500 total yards of offense in 2 games.

 

[1320kid]

I doubt you would get good value if you try to sell him now. Everyone knows Chubba is coming back and will bake a split into his value. His value will get better if he comes out on a favorable side of the split.

Have a trade offer for Judkins straight up in a redraft .5ppr league.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

I doubt you would get good value if you try to sell him now. Everyone knows Chubba is coming back and will bake a split into his value. His value will get better if he comes out on a favorable side of the split.

Have a trade offer for Judkins straight up in a redraft .5ppr league.

Sounds like an amazing deal

 

[1320kid]

I doubt you would get good value if you try to sell him now. Everyone knows Chubba is coming back and will bake a split into his value. His value will get better if he comes out on a favorable side of the split.

Have a trade offer for Judkins straight up in a redraft .5ppr league.

Sounds like an amazing deal

Either an epic sell high on Rico or facepalm of year nominee.

 

[skinsrule05]

I doubt you would get good value if you try to sell him now. Everyone knows Chubba is coming back and will bake a split into his value. His value will get better if he comes out on a favorable side of the split.

Have a trade offer for Judkins straight up in a redraft .5ppr league.

You have to take that. When a ridiculous offer comes your way don't hesitate.

 

[Faust]

Panthers' Rico Dowdle hitting stride back home in Carolina

 

[jm192]

According to the Twitters,

Chubba is lining up with the 1st teamers in pre-game

 

[WaltonGoggins]

one series Rico next series Chuba flip flop but I still think all said and done Rico is going to force them to go with him for most runs.

 

[WaltonGoggins]

LFG Rico!!!

 

[ShamrockPride]

one series Rico next series Chuba flip flop but I still think all said and done Rico is going to force them to go with him for most runs.

Won't be this week. He's gonna have to out-produce Chuba for the next month to beat it into their heads.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Knew they would do this, split things and render them both ineffective.

 

[ProstheticRGK]

Short bench league, I dropped him before the Dallas game and wanted to hurl.

Seeing things play out today with Chuba back is making me feel better. As exoected, they are splitting things with Chuba and neither one will be great in fantasy.

 

[calcinorjones]

It was fun while it lasted

 

[ShamrockPride]

Past 2 games with Rico, 27 & 30 pts.

Chuba back & both split the work: 10 pts against the pathetic Jets.

Gee, I wonder what's different?

 

[Uncle Leo]

This was expected. Not sure if anyone is surprised.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Getting some late work, nice to see. Much more effective than Chuba, who may still be feeling his injury.

 

[BlackCrowes]

Watching this coach outsmart himself all day has been amusing

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

This is my designated week to lose (JSN, ASRB, D. Adams all on bye), so I'm forced to start Dowdle in the flex unless I get cute and throw Gadsden in there. Here's hoping the touches lean toward Dowdle and he can break some big runs off against this very beatable Bills run D. Panthers overall looking much pluckier than they were given credit for helps, but I'm worried this is the game that forces them to chase points and lose big.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

This was expected. Not sure if anyone is surprised.

I started both Rico/Chuba in a league &
It worked out decently.

 

[calcinorjones]

This is my designated week to lose (JSN, ASRB, D. Adams all on bye), so I'm forced to start Dowdle in the flex unless I get cute and throw Gadsden in there. Here's hoping the touches lean toward Dowdle and he can break some big runs off against this very beatable Bills run D. Panthers overall looking much pluckier than they were given credit for helps, but I'm worried this is the game that forces them to chase points and lose big.

Bills not playing as well as they should be especially with some key injuries on offense and defense. Allen has not been clicking with the WRs and the defense is vulnerable in the middle. Panthers have played well at home and have a nice MU for their RBs.

 

[N Zone]

This was expected. Not sure if anyone is surprised.

I started both Rico/Chuba in a league &
It worked out decently.

Like Doublemint gum? Double your pleasure, double your fun! Or not so much.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

This was expected. Not sure if anyone is surprised.

I started both Rico/Chuba in a league &
It worked out decently.

Like Doublemint gum? Double your pleasure, double your fun! Or not so much.

It was a BYE issue, and they both got me points that contributed to a W. A lot of the offensive woes were Bryce’s mid play.

I’ll probably run them both out again this week. Hoping Dalton gives that offense a spark.’

 

[LionOfGosforth]

ypc roughly quadruple that of Chuba's but they continue to split. Great coaching on show here.

 

[irish eyes]

ypc roughly quadruple that of Chuba's but they continue to split. Great coaching on show here.

That's why teams like this suck every single year. So inept.

 

[irish eyes]

ZERO touches in the 2nd half, can't make this stuff up.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

ZERO touches in the 2nd half, can't make this stuff up.

Let's keep giving the dude averaging 2.8 vs 7.4 the ball. Staggering. Hope they lose 100-3.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

ZERO touches in the 2nd half, can't make this stuff up.

Let's keep giving the dude averaging 2.8 vs 7.4 the ball. Staggering. Hope they lose 100-3.

Probably holding him out of this blow out since he’s their best offensive player

 

[LionOfGosforth]

ZERO touches in the 2nd half, can't make this stuff up.

Let's keep giving the dude averaging 2.8 vs 7.4 the ball. Staggering. Hope they lose 100-3.

Probably holding him out of this blow out since he’s their best offensive player

For some reason, that didn't occur to me, thanks for the sliver of hope

 

[Alex P Keaton]

ZERO touches in the 2nd half, can't make this stuff up.

Let's keep giving the dude averaging 2.8 vs 7.4 the ball. Staggering. Hope they lose 100-3.

Probably holding him out of this blow out since he’s their best offensive player

For some reason, that didn't occur to me, thanks for the sliver of hope

Either that or the coach is just a moron

 

[irish eyes]

ZERO touches in the 2nd half, can't make this stuff up.

Let's keep giving the dude averaging 2.8 vs 7.4 the ball. Staggering. Hope they lose 100-3.

Probably holding him out of this blow out since he’s their best offensive player

For some reason, that didn't occur to me, thanks for the sliver of hope

Either that or the coach is just a moron

Coach is a moron. Did same crap last week.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Total FF nightmare for anyone with Hubbard/Dowdle or both

 

[BlackCrowes]

Straight up incompetence

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Total FF nightmare for anyone with Hubbard/Dowdle or both

Not really. I got Dowdle for cheap. He’s been awesome, and is clearly the better player than Hubbard. Great spot to be in.