That matters because Week 1 showed Dowdle actually had the better underlying role: 58% snap share vs. 35.9% for Warren, while also running 20 routes to Warren’s 13. (Draft Sharks)
Warren’s 77 total yards came on just 15 opportunities, including 34 receiving yards.
Jaylen Warren: 11 carries + 4 targets = 15 opportunities, totaling 77 yards.
Rico Dowdle: 7 carries + 2 targets = 9 opportunities for 44 yards before leaving with a toe injury. (NBC Sports)
Dowdle started again, but his injury ultimately forced him out