Rhamondre StevensonorRico Dowdle?

Week 5 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Rhamondre Stevenson

Rhamondre Stevenson outscores Rico Dowdle in 57% of simulations.

Rico Dowdle still comes out ahead in the other 43%, so Rhamondre Stevenson is the better bet, not a sure thing. Rhamondre Stevenson projects 1.5 half-PPR points ahead in Week 5. The matchups don't separate them: Rhamondre Stevenson faces the Las Vegas Raiders (3% more than average to RBs), Rico Dowdle faces the Indianapolis Colts (2% fewer than average to RBs).

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Rhamondre Stevenson
Floor
2.6
Median
8.9
Ceiling
21.7
Big game (20+):
13%
Dud (under 6):
31%
Rico Dowdle
Floor
2.3
Median
7.5
Ceiling
18.6
Big game (20+):
8%
Dud (under 6):
39%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatRhamondre StevensonRB, NE, Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 p.m. ETRico DowdleRB, PIT, Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection11.09.5
PPR projection12.310.6
Standard projection9.78.4
Rank this weekRB20RB24
Matchupvs LVvs IND
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game9.34.3
Last season per game11.611.6
Snap share, last game66%26%
Trade value10—