Looking ahead, it's difficult to see what might slow Dowdle down this season. Heading into Week 10, one fantasy football analyst has just one player named more intriguing than Dowdle this week. Pat Fitzmaurice at Fantasy Pros has Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai in his No. 1 spot, but Dowdle is a strong second place.

There are some platoon backs available in more than half of leagues, including Bhayshul Tuten, Kenneth Gainwell and Tyler Allgeier. The Giants' Devin Singletary and Commanders' Chris Rodriguez Jr. are also deeper league pickup options as secondary options who get some carries.