Mike McCarthy names Rico Dowdle Cowboys’ lead running back

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy made a big decision on running back Rico Dowdle ahead of their Week 11 game against the Houston Texans. On Thursday, McCarthy told reporters there will no longer be a running back by committee and Dowdle will be the lead back.

“Definitely, you have to get him the ball,” McCarthy said, per Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill. “That’s my focus to continue to get him opportunities. He’s the lead back.”

In the Week 10 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dowdle rushed for 53 yards on 12 carries. Through eight games this year, Dowdle has rushed for 374 yards on 83 carries. As a receiver, the former South Carolina running back has caught 24 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns.

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