What happened: Dowdle returned to Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots after a first-half toe injury before being ruled out. Further testing checked out relatively OK per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, leaving him day-to-day entering Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Why it matters: Pittsburgh closed Sunday with Jaylen Warren and practice-squad elevation Travis Homer in the backfield. Dowdle's availability shapes the rotation heading into a division game against Cincinnati.
By the numbers: Dowdle vs New England: 7 carries for 22 yards, 2 catches for 22 yards.
What to watch: Pittsburgh's Week 3 prep will clarify Dowdle's availability against the Cincinnati Bengals.