Rico Dowdle of the Carolina Panthers Said The Dallas Cowboys Lacked Focus After Sunday’s Matchup

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle expressed his thoughts candidly after the recent matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. Following Carolina's impressive win, Dowdle remarked that the Cowboys appeared unprepared, stating, “They wasn’t buckled up.” His performance was remarkable; he amassed a record-setting 239 scrimmage yards, becoming only the seventh player in NFL history to achieve at least 230 scrimmage yards in consecutive games. Dowdle’s total of 473 scrimmage yards over the last two games surpassed Christian McCaffrey's previous two-game record of 416, propelling Carolina to a .500 record for the first time since Week 10 of 2021. With Chuba Hubbard expected to return from injury soon, coach Dave Canales acknowledged the emerging competition for starting roles, indicating that Dowdle is integral to the team's strategy. As the Cowboys and their struggling defense learned, facing the Panthers unprepared could lead to significant challenges.