Rico Dowdle active for Week 7

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (knee) is active for Week 7's game versus the New Orleans Saints. SOURCE: Steelers.com Why It Matters: Dowdle had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging three limited practice sessions during the week. He is expected to back up RB Jaylen War

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Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (knee) is active for Week 7's game versus the New Orleans Saints.

SOURCE: Steelers.com

Why It Matters: Dowdle had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging three limited practice sessions during the week. He is expected to back up RB Jaylen Warren and should see a handful of carries but should only be viewed as a possible flex option in deeper fantasy leagues.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rico Dowdle active for Week 7