Through the first four weeks of the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys’ running backs were an easy target for ridicule. After all, the Cowboys didn’t have Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley, two backs on Dallas fans’ wish lists this past offseason.

Against the Steelers, Rico Dowdle's 87 yards on 20 carries marked the closest a Dallas running back has been to the century mark since Pollard's conquest. Both Pollard (against the Washington Commanders) and Dowdle (against the New York Giants) had 79 yards last season,

Rico Dowdle of the Dallas Cowboys could make history by becoming the first team running back to score receiving touchdowns in three consecutive games. This achievement would highlight his standout rookie season and provide a crucial boost to the team's offense against the Detroit Lions.