Dowdle exploded for 23 carries, 209 rushing yards and a touchdown, carving up Dallas in Week 6 after joining the Panthers in the offseason. With Chuba Hubbard sidelined, he seized a rare feature-back opportunity against his old team, signaling a potential Panthers’ backfield shift.

His confident postgame line—they gotta buckle up, I think they know—frames a revenge narrative and fantasy upside as Carolina ponders a continued workload for Dowdle even when Hubbard returns. The performance puts him on the radar as a high-upside option in upcoming matchups against defenses that underestimate his burst and grit.

Ravens' season hit a new low with a 44-10 home loss to Houston, dropping Baltimore to 1-4 as Cooper Rush tossed three interceptions. CJ Stroud carved through the Ravens for 244 yards and four TDs on 23-of-27, while Derrick Henry managed 33 yards on 15 carries. Baltimore's defense surrendered 30+ points again, and Harbaugh called the effort a surprise and a disappointment. Houston showed efficiency on offense and a poised, balanced attack. The bye week arrives as Baltimore seeks answers and a reset, while Houston riders momentum into the next test.