Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys working again Rico Dowdle (23) runs out of a deal with by Carolina Panthers linebacker Claudin Cherelus (53) through the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Cowboys working again Rico Dowdle continued his scorching streak in opposition to the Panthers, dashing 25 instances for 149 yards, each season highs. Every week after averaging a staggering 7.3 yards per carry, the lead again turned in one other robust day, gashing Carolina for six yards a contact.
That marks three straight video games by which the RB has run for over 100 yards and the primary time for Dallas since Ezekiel Elliott did so in weeks six by eight again within the 2019 season. In truth, Elliott completed the feat thrice in his profession, doing it as soon as in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
A free agent at yr’s finish, Dowdle ought to have loads of suitors. The 26-year-old runner comes with 5 years of expertise and solely 273 carries within the NFL.
Dowdle can match Elliott’s solely four-game 100-yard streak in opposition to Tampa Bay. Elliott completed that in Weeks 3 by 6 throughout his rookie season and by no means did it in 5 straight video games. Dowdle may eclipse that feat earlier than the season ends.
