Rico Dowdle has been ruled inactive due to an illness for the Cowboys' game against the 49ers. This decision leaves the backfield responsibilities to Dalvin Cook, Ezekiel Elliott, and Hunter Luepke. While Cook is seen as the best fantasy option among the remaining backs, the overall backfield is considered risky for fantasy managers.

• Rico Dowdle's absence opens up opportunities for other running backs.
• Dalvin Cook is the preferred fantasy option, but the backfield is generally not recommended.