"Not even close. Dowdle had a team-record 239 scrimmage yards against the team that chose not to re-sign him after the 2024 season, making him the seventh player in NFL history to have at least 230 scrimmage yards in consecutive games. His 473 scrimmage yards the past two games smashed the team two-game record of 416 held by Christian McCaffrey and helped Carolina (3-3) reach the .500 mark for the first time since it was 5-5 in Week 10 of the 2021 season."
"The Cowboys (2-3-1) and the league's worst defense weren't ready for Dowdle from the outset. Dowdle had 21 yards rushing on his first two carries and caught a 13-yard pass on Carolina's fourth play to set up a field goal. He had a 36-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bryce Young less than two minutes into the second half to put the Panthers up 20-17. He celebrated that one by spinning the ball and then pretending to shovel dirt on a grave."
Rico Dowdle produced a team-record 239 scrimmage yards and totaled 473 scrimmage yards over two games, becoming the seventh player in NFL history with consecutive games of at least 230 scrimmage yards. His two-game total shattered the Panthers' previous mark of 416 held by Christian McCaffrey. Dowdle's performance helped Carolina beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-27, move to 3-3 overall and 3-0 at home, and raised questions about the starting running back role when Chuba Hubbard returns from a calf injury. Coach Dave Canales said Dowdle will be a big part of the offense.
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