Former Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle ready for revenge game after career-high outing

Rico Dowdle and the Carolina Panthers will be hosting the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 of the NFL season, and he's ready for revenge against his former team.

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle during Fanfest at Bank of America Stadium. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are fresh off a dominant win over the New York Jets in Week 5 of the NFL season, and will look to keep the momentum going next weekend against the Carolina Panthers on the road.

In the Week 6 clash, the Cowboys will be meeting with a familiar face.

Rico Dowdle, who led the Cowboys in rushing a season ago, is preparing for the revenge game after putting together a career-high performance in a win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.

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Dowdle finished with 206 rushing yards and a score.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle runs with the ball during the game against the Washington Commanders | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Ahead of next weekend's game, Dowdle spoke to the media to share his thoughts on facing off against his former team with a warning.

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"Oh, sure. They've got to buckle up," Dowdle said. "I think they know, for sure. I'd been there for five years. They didn't keep me there for five years for no reason."

Rico Dowdle next gets to face his former Cowboys team: “They gotta buckle up. I think they know.” pic.twitter.com/7PHBHwZsK9

— Joe Person (@josephperson) October 5, 2025

The Cowboys' rush defense has been better than expected this season, but they will have their hands full against a motivated Dowdle.

Hopefully, the team will be able to keep it's momentum going with another statement victory.

Kickoff between the Cowboys and Panthers is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

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