Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer recently praised Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle as both teams prepare for their Week 6 matchup on Sunday.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Schottenheimer acknowledged Dowdle’s ability and praised his effectiveness as a runner .

“Rico is a skilled runner,” Schottenheimer said, according to Around The NFL’s Christian Gonzales on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Dowdle, 26, is coming off a breakout performance in Week 5, helping lead Carolina to a 27-24 comeback win over the Miami Dolphins . After trailing 17-0 early, the Panthers rallied behind Dowdle’s 206-yard rushing performance on 23 carries. He averaged 9.0 yards per attempt, scored a touchdown, and broke off a 53-yard run — his longest of the season. Dowdle also a

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