{
  "id": 15413865,
  "title": "Steelers vs Bucs: Will Rico Dowdle play this week?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/steelers-vs-bucs-will-rico-dowdle-play-this-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T13:10:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-vs-bucs-rico-dowdle-131054514.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler, the Pittsburgh Steelers anticipate running back Rico Dowdle will be available for their upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dowdle has been sidelined due to a sprained toe for the last three weeks. The Steelers signed Dowdle in the offseason in an effort to bolster their rushing attack, but his contributions have been minimal thus far. With Dowdle out, starting running back Jaylen Warren has shined, while other backs have combined for only four carries in three games, and Warren has been the top running back in the AFC during this period. Warren's stats during the three-game span include 49 carries for 321 yards (6.55 yards per carry) and 1 touchdown, along with 12 receptions for 169 yards and 1 touchdown, for a total of 61 touches, 490 yards, and 2 touchdowns. Dowdle, marked as questionable due to his toe, is projected to suit up for the Steelers in the Sunday matchup against the Bucs, as per Fowler (@JFowlerESPN). For the latest Steelers updates, including roster developments and injury reports, follow their X (@TheSteelersWire) account and like their Facebook page.",
  "summary": "The Steelers could have the services of backup running back Rico Dowdle this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rico Dowdle expected to play against Bucs.",
    "Dowdle sidelined with sprained toe for 3 weeks.",
    "Jaylen Warren has been top running back."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Aaron Rodgers' TD throw has Steelers within 16-10 of Bucs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/aaron-rodgers-td-throw-has-steelers-within-16-10-of-bucs",
        "published": "2026-10-18T19:36:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}