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Panthers eager to revive slumping running game in home playoff matchup with Rams

The Carolina Panthers hope to revive their struggling running game when they host the Los Angeles Rams in the franchise’s first home playoff game in a decade

20 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Panthers embrace 'championship opportunity' despite poor finish, being big home playoff underdogs

The Carolina Panthers have clinched their first NFC South title since 2015

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

2025 NFL Team of the Week Recap: Puka Nacua, Jonathan Taylor Lead the Way

Who'll make the All-Pro teams this season? Our season-long recap of Team of the Week might provide a clue. Here are the top earners of Team...

23 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Team of the Week Recap: Puka Nacua, Jonathan Taylor Lead the Way

Forgettable afternoon in loss Dowdle rushed seven times for 10 yards and brought in both targets for 20 yards in the Panthers' 16-14 loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday. He also lost a fumble and recovered anoth...

Impact Neither Dowdle nor Chuba Hubbard had any success against the Buccaneers' stout defensive front, with each back netting only 10 rushing yards. Dowdle made an impact with a 25-yard grab on one of his catches, while his other reception resulted in a five-yard loss. Additionally, his lost fumble came early in the fourth quarter at the Buccaneers' 24-yard line, and while it didn't lead to points since Chase McLaughlin had a 38-yard field-goal attempt blocked, it certainly robbed Carolina of what seemed to be a high-percentage scoring opportunity. Despite the disappointing finale, Dowdle had plenty of important contributions in his first Panthers season on his way to 1,076 rushing yards and six touchdowns alongside a 39-297-1 receiving line over 17 games, and he'll continue to play a key role in next weekend's wild-card round if the Falcons defeat the Saints on Sunday and make the Panthers NFC South champions in the process.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

4 Takeaways From the Buccaneers' Win Over the Panthers

The Buccaneers got a crucial win on Saturday over the Panthers. Here are our takeaways from Tampa.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Buccaneers' Win Over the Panthers

Panthers' Rico Dowdle hits $1 million bonus in Week 18 vs. Buccaneers Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle made $1 million for achieving 1,350 scrimmage yards in the 2025 NFL season.

3 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Why Cowboys let Rico Dowdle leave for Panthers as a free agent | Sporting News This is a painful one.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'We Have to Win': NFC South on the Line in Week 18 Panthers-Buccaneers Matchup

The Panthers are one win away from their first NFC South title in 10 years, while the Buccaneers face a potential collapse.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

'We Have to Win': NFC South on the Line in Week 18 Panthers-Buccaneers Matchup

Panthers' Rico Dowdle on verge of $1 million contract incentive being cashed | Sporting News This looks like it'll be pretty easy.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em NFL Week 18: Kenneth Walker III vs Rico Dowdle Kenneth Walker III and Rico Dowdle headline the top fantasy football running back start/sit decisions of week 18.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Rico Dowdle's feeling good, and ready to build on what he's done so far The veteran running back said his toe isn't a problem, and his focus is on getting the win this weekend so he can continue his second straig...

6 DAYS AGO • PANTHERS.COM

Logs full practice Wednesday Dowdle (toe) practiced fully Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Dowdle was held out of Tuesday's walkthrough due to what coach Dave Canales called a sore toe, per Gannt. However, Dowdle's return to all activity one day later indicates the absence likely was maintenance-based more than anything. Since the Panthers' Week 14 bye, Dowdle has turned 45 touches into 160 yards from scrimmage and one TD, while fellow RB Chuba Hubbard has notched 90 total yards and no TDs on 23 touches during that span. Expect a similar breakdown of reps between the two Saturday at Tampa Bay with a potential playoff berth on the line.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Dowdle (toe) is participating in practice Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Dowdle missed Tuesday's walk-through practice due to a sore toe, so it's encouraging to see him already back on the field as at least a limited participant. As long as Dowdle is able to continue practicing in some capacity Thursday, it will bode well for his chances of being cleared to face the Buccaneers on Sunday, a contest that may determine the winner of the NFC South title. Dowdle exploded onto the scene midway through the 2025 regular season and revitalized Carolina's rushing game, but he's since been in a slump, having averaged just 47.3 rushing yards per game across his last seven appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with sore toe Head coach Dave Canales said that Dowdle was held out of Tuesday's walk-through practice due to a sore toe, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Canales termed Dowdle's absence as a rest day and labeled him day-to-day, which suggests the Panthers aren't too concerned about the running back's availability for Saturday's regular-season finale at Tampa Bay. The Panthers will wait and see if Dowdle is able to get back on the practice field in some fashion Wednesday and/or Thursday before determining his status for Saturday. Given that the NFC South title will be at stake this weekend, expect Dowdle to do everything in his power to suit up against the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Bryce Young could see more man-to-man defense after major flop against Seahawks

Bryce Young could face more man-to-man coverage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Tough sledding against Seattle Dowdle carried the ball 12 times for 59 yards and caught three of five targets for four yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact The Panthers' offense couldn't get anything going Sunday until it was too late, and Dowdle wound up falling short of 60 rushing yards for the seventh straight games. Despite the late-season slump, the fifth-year back is still just 14 rushing yards short of setting a new career high, after amassing 1.079 yards with the Cowboys in 2024. Dowdle may need to find another gear in Week 18 against the Buccaneers with the NFC South title, and a playoff spot, on the line.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Contract Incentives Tracker: Sam Darnold, Rico Dowdle Near Massive Paydays

Here are the contract incentives that NFL players have on the line.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Contract Incentives Tracker: Sam Darnold, Rico Dowdle Near Massive Paydays

Why Panthers fans should be quietly worried about Rico Dowdle's future The Panthers haven’t initiated extension talks with Rico Dowdle yet.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • CATCRAVE.COM

Rico Dowdle has one million reasons to propel Panthers' playoff push Rico Dowdle has a lot on the line.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • CATCRAVE.COM

Sam Darnold faces Panthers, looks to lead Seahawks closer to NFC West title

Sam Darnold has led the Seattle Seahawks to five straight wins and the cusp of the NFC West title

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

QB Bryce Young's turnaround boosts Panthers' playoff hopes

Bryce Young has been proving himself as a reliable quarterback for the Carolina Panthers

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Locker Room Sound | Rico Dowdle talks surpassing 1,000 rushing yards on the season The running back also discussed his confidence in the Panthers' defense as the team fought for a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Over 40 scrimmage yards in win Dowdle rushed nine times for 29 yards and brought in four of six targets for 14 yards in the Panthers' 23-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Dowdle outpaced Chuba Hubbard by just three carries and two rushing yards, as both backs had a predictably difficult time versus the Buccaneers' typically stingy run defense. With Sunday's production, Dowdle did exceed 1,000 rushing yards for the second consecutive campaign, but he's been at 58 rushing yards or fewer in six consecutive games heading into a Week 17 home matchup against a tough Seahawks defense.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle powers through the Bucs defense for a 13-yard gain Watch Panthers running back Rico Dowdle rush for a 13-yard gain.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Mayfield looks to remain perfect vs. former team as Bucs visit Panthers with first place on the line

Baker Mayfield has been a thorn in the side of the Carolina Panthers since leaving the team

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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