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.

Dallas defeated the Jets 37-22 at MetLife, turning on a key takeaway as Marist Liufau stripped Breece Hall, then answered with 91- and 67-yard TD drives before halftime. Dak Prescott rallied the offense despite a patchwork line and Lamb sidelined, throwing four TDs while Javonte Williams piled up yards and produced a late burst. Pickens elevated as Dak’s top target in Lamb’s absence, while Sauce Gardner locked him up for stretches. Dallas’ defense added pressure with five sacks, setting up a favorable next test against Carolina.

The win underscored Dallas’ depth and playmaking versatility, with Williams (135 yards on 16 carries) and Ferguson contributing in the red zone and Dowdle flashing big-game potential after last week’s Dolphins exam. It wasn’t flawless, but the Cowboys showed the formula: early volatility, rapid-fire scoring, and a defense that can tilt games when needed.