Rico Dowdle or Tahj Brooks?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Rico Dowdle
- Rest of season: Rico Dowdle — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: Rico Dowdle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Rico Dowdle | Tahj Brooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 2 experts rank Rico Dowdle ahead · 0 rank Tahj Brooks ahead | RB41#38–#44edge | RB99#97–#101 |
| Week 7 | RB32#28–#39edge | RB82#75–#93 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 8.0edge | 0.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #157 overalledge | 2 #409 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -76 ranks · -493 val | -39 ranks · -22 val |
| Rostered | 71% | 1% |
| Bye | 9 | 6 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · LIMIT → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.72929% to play | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Rico Dowdle or Tahj Brooks?
- Rico Dowdle. This week's consensus has Rico Dowdle at RB32 (range #28–#39) and Tahj Brooks at RB82 (range #75–#93). Projections: 8.0 vs 0.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Rico Dowdle or Tahj Brooks?
- Rico Dowdle. Rest-of-season consensus: Rico Dowdle RB41 (range #38–#44) vs Tahj Brooks RB99 (range #97–#101). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Rico Dowdle for Tahj Brooks?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rico Dowdle is ranked #157 overall and Tahj Brooks #409, so Rico Dowdle carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.