Brian Schottenheimer reacts to Rico Dowdle's warning ahead of Cowboys-Panthers game

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer responded to former running back Rico Dowdle's comments ahead of the team's Week 6 showdown against the Carolina Panthers.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer on the field during warm ups prior to a game against the New York Jets | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys will be looking to keep the October momentum rolling in Week 6 of the NFL season when they make the trip to Bank of America Stadium for a showdown with the Carolina Panthers.

The Panthers are also riding high after a hard-fought win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, led by a familiar face to Cowboys fans.

Former Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle, who led Dallas in rushing last season, posted 206 yards and a score in Carolina's win.

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Ahead of Sunday's matchup, Dowdle issued a warning to the Cowboys' defense, telling them to "buckle up."

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle seen during wam ups of a game between Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons | Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer caught wind of Dowdle's comments and issued a response, taking the high road with a light-hearted response.

“It’ll be good to see Rico this weekend,” Schottenheimer said. “I know we’re going to have to buckle up, he said. So we’ll bring our seat belts, Rico. Buckle up.”

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Since Dowdle's departure, the Cowboys have found a new bellcow back in Javonte Williams, who is having a bounce-back season now that he is finally healthy.

This season, Williams ranks third in the league with 447 rushing yards and is tied for second with five touchdowns. It will be interesting to see which of the two backs gets the upper hand on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams runs into the end zone an after completing a pass, for another touchdown | Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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