USA TODAY Sports Weekly

Can anyone match Bell?

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Ameer Abdullah, Lions Bye: 6

The Lions likely are not going to keep Abdullah around to be a third or fourth option, and there’s value in knowing that in advance. Monitor the competitio­n. Rush Rush 100 Rec Rec yds TDs yd yds TDs Team G Rush YPC Tgt Rec FP

Bust

Legal concerns aside, his line looks terrible, he’s 30, a rookie may be QB.

Sleeper

Explosive, multidown back could blossom into a PPR darling.

Breakout

Despite time share, big-play back may lead NFL in rushing TDs.

Biggest risk

Injury concerns, new system, potentiall­y a rookie QB.

Best value

Playing in contract year behind an overused Devonta Freeman.

Giovani Bernard, Bengals Bye: 9

His value is tied to his role in the passing game. He had four games in 2017 in which he caught five passes, but he also had 10 games with two or fewer.

Rush Rush 100 Rec yds TDs yd yds Team G Rush YPC Tgt Rec

LeSean McCoy, Bills:

Nyheim Hines, Colts:

Rec TDs FP

Derrick Henry, Titans:

David Johnson, Cardinals:

Tevin Coleman, Falcons:

 ?? BILL STREICHER/ USA TODAY SPORTS ?? The Eagles’ Jay Ajayi rushed for 1,187 yards last season.
BILL STREICHER/ USA TODAY SPORTS The Eagles’ Jay Ajayi rushed for 1,187 yards last season.

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