Overview

• Fresh off a 206-yard, one-touchdown performance in a 27–24 win over the Dolphins, Panthers running back Rico Dowdle turns to a Week 6 meeting with Dallas.
• Dowdle, who spent five seasons in Dallas, told reporters the Cowboys need to “buckle up” for the matchup.
• Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer answered the warning in his press conference, saying, “We’re gonna bring our seatbelts, Rico. We’ll buckle up.”
• Cowboys executive Stephen Jones acknowledged Dallas chose Javonte Williams in free agency instead of re-signing Dowdle and praised the back after his career day.
• Carolina elevated Dowdle with Chuba Hubbard sidelined by a calf injury, and Hubbard’s status for Week 6 was uncertain as Dallas prepares to shore up a low-ranked run defense.